Blocking his path next is a rather more formidable Italian in the form of Sinner who eased any worries about an elbow ... matches at the All England Club and seems to know every single blade of grass ...

The 38-year-old Serb recovered from a set down to beat Flavio Cobolli 6-7(6) 6-2 7-5 6-4 and is now only two victories away from an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title.