LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Four-times defending champion and hot favourite Novak Djokovic began his record quest with a straight-sets Wimbledon victory over a willing but eventually outgunned Argentine Pedro Cachin on Centre Court on Monday.
"For me, the opening match is a little bit tricky, I've not played any warm-up match and grass is a little different to clay," Djokovic said.
"I've managed to adapt pretty well over the years and hopefully I manage to do it again."
Djokovic accepted that the rain delay was frustrating for the crowd but said it was still slippery until after the roof had been reopened.
The action resumed after 70 minutes – with the roof open again – and Djokovic hit the ground running with an immediate break.
Persons:
Novak Djokovic, Argentine Pedro Cachin, Serbian Djokovic, Margaret Court, Roger Federer's, Federer, Bjorn Borg's, Djokovic, Andy Murray, I've, Cachin, –, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Mitch Phillips, Ed Osmond
Organizations:
Wimbledon, Thomson
Locations:
Argentine