After his opening match, one area Djokovic needs to improve is his break-point conversion rate. Missing all 11 opportunities against Alexandre Muller cost him the second set and created early difficulties in the third. Two medical timeouts helped Djokovic regain his composure and eventually secure the victory.

While winning his 100th career title at the Geneva Open quenched his thirst for silverware, Djokovic finds true satisfaction in Grand Slams, the tournaments that motivate him most. He believes Wimbledon offers his best chance of success in the latter stages of his career.

Djokovic celebrates his first-round victory against Muller at Wimbledon's Centre Court in the All England Club, London, England on 1/7. *Reuters*

With 24 Grand Slam titles and a record 10 Australian Open championships, Wimbledon has been Djokovic's most consistent major in recent years. At the All England Club, he has reached the final in the past six seasons, winning four and losing two, both to Carlos Alcaraz in 2023 and 2024. Before those losses, Djokovic held a 45-match unbeaten streak on Centre Court spanning almost 10 years, a tournament record.

At 38, Djokovic faces greater challenges in overcoming opponents. However, he remains a formidable force in major tournaments, especially in the early rounds. He hasn't lost in the second round of a Grand Slam since 2017, boasting a career record of 72-3 at this stage.

That record will improve if Djokovic defeats Evans. Notably, Evans won their only previous encounter at the 2021 Monte Carlo Masters. The British player has over 100 victories on grass, his preferred surface.

Evans also has the home-crowd advantage. It remains to be seen how Djokovic will react to a potentially hostile atmosphere. Many remember his defiant post-match interview after facing Holger Rune in the fourth round last year, directly addressing the jeering spectators.

Notable second-round men's singles matches at Wimbledon today, 3/7:

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