Novak Djokovic needed four sets to land his first round win at Wimbledon as health issues forced him to call the doctor and take on tablets as he later rediscovered his mojo

Novak Djokovic helped himself to a 99 in the Wimbledon sunshine as Dan Evans melted away. Djokovic, the seven-time champion, is now just one short of a century of match wins in SW19 after a 6-3 6-2 6-0 win of ominous efficiency.

Novak Djokovic showed signs that he is easing into the old routine at Wimbledon as the seven-times champion sauntered into the third round on Thursday while Barbora Krejcikova also made it through as her title defence continued.