LONDON—Defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame an early fright to fend off British teenager Jack Draper 4–6 6–1 6–2 6–2 and launch his quest for a sixth title as Wimbledon returned after a two-year absence on Monday.
The first match on Centre Court since Djokovic’s nailbiting victory over Roger Federer in the 2019 final—716 days ago—was classic David versus Goliath material.
