Djokovic doesn''t mind ceding spotlight

LONDON: For a guy who is ranked fourth and has a Grand Slam title under his belt, Novak Djokovic doesn't get a lot of mention in the discussions about Wimbledon favourites this year. And that's just fine with him. "I'm happy that the people are not talking about me in this moment," Djokovic said after a 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 second-round win over Simon Greul of Germany on Wednesday. "To be honest, I wish for that, so I can really focus on my game and try to perform my best tennis as possible." After defending champion Rafael Nadal pulled out with bad knees, most people see Roger Federer as the clear favourite to capture a sixth Wimbledon title. British hopes rest with third-seeded Andy Murray, while two-time finalist Andy Roddick is also seen as a potential contender. But Djokovic, in spite of winning the Australian Open last year,... [read full story]                    

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