By Martyn Herman, Reuters
Published: 23:37 BST, 25 June 2019 | Updated: 23:37 BST, 25 June 2019
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Reigning champion Novak Djokovic said he is looking forward to getting back on the All England Club's 'sacred' Centre Court as his build-up for Wimbledon began in earnest on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old Serb has not played a competitive match since losing in the semi-final of the French Open this month, preferring to spend some family time in Serbia.
He hit his stride quickly at The Boodles exhibition event in the leafy surrounds of Stoke Park on Tuesday, producing a polished display in a 6-2 6-4 win over Chilean Cristian Garin.
Novak Djokovic arrives for The Boodles Tennis Challenge in Buckinghamshire on Tuesday
Djokovic looked in fine fettle as he saw off Cristian Garin in straight sets
While it was essentially a friendly, Djokovic looked in tremendous shape, striking the ball cleanly and powerfully and moving with his trademark elasticity on the lush lawn.
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