Unusual scenes unfold as rain delays play and Djokovic waits for the grass to dry.

Wimbledon fans were treated to a bizarre spectacle on Centre Court as Novak Djokovic and his opponent Pedro Cachin waited for the grass to dry before resuming their match. A light drizzle forced the roof to be closed after Djokovic claimed the first set 6-3. However, unlike on Court One, play did not resume as expected.

After the roof was deployed, both players came out to inspect the surface, but Djokovic, visibly displeased with the slippery conditions, headed back to the locker room. He returned shortly after, holding a towel which he amusingly used to wipe down the court, much to the amusement of the crowd.

As the rain stopped, ground staff were seen using leaf blowers to speed up the drying process, a somewhat comical sight on the prestigious grass courts. Despite the rain ceasing, play had still not resumed, and it was eventually decided to open the roof to allow conditions to improve before the second set could begin.