LONDON—Defending men’s champion Novak Djokovic and women’s top seed Iga Swiatek started their Wimbledon campaigns in ominous fashion on Monday as rain temporarily halted play on the outside courts but expected climate protests failed to materialize.
Djokovic, 36, has only lost twice at Wimbledon in a decade and began the Centre Court program with a 6–3, 6–3, 7–6(4) win over Argentine Pedro Cachin after a 70-minute delay despite the roof being closed as ground staff labored to dry the turf.
