Novak Djokovic is a bit tired of not getting on Centre Court at Wimbledon until nearly 9 p.m. Know more:
The waiting. The uncertainty. The rushing to try to finish matches by the 11 p.m.
“Matches are happening at a time when they’re accessible to people. We’re seeing viewing figures that are beyond our expectations and beyond previous years,” club chief executive Sally Bolton said, “so I think they probably speak for themselves.” Djokovic said he warmed up at about 1 p.m. for both of those nighttime affairs and then was left with a key decision.
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