Novak Djokovic vs Alexandre Muller: Score and latest Wimbledon updates

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6:30PM
Draper dominates opening set
British No 1 Jack Draper has cruised through the first set against Sebastian Baez on Court No 1.
Draper's power is proving too much for Baez. He has sent down four aces and in truth there's only been one winner of this opening set.
My colleague Uche Amako is providing live coverage of the match from Wimbledon, which you can follow here.
6:22PM
Highlights from day two so far
Dan Evans has booked his place in the second round for the first time in four years with a straights set victory over compatriot Jay Clarke.
He joins seven British players from Monday in reaching the second round. Next up for Evans could be a match against Novak Djokovic, who faces Alexander Muller tonight on Centre Court.
But there was disappointment for some of his compatriots as former British No 1 Heather Watson was knocked out in the women's singles draw.
Watson made a good start against 23rd seed Clara Tauson by taking the first set but the Dane showed her quality to fight back and win 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Meanwhile, Jodie Burrage also went out as she was beaten by American Caty McNally 6-3, 6-1.
6:10PM
Zverev forces deciding set
Play gets under way once the match between Alexander Zverev and Arthur Rinderknech has ended. Zverev is playing with fire and has managed to clinch the fourth set 7-5 in a tie-break.
This one will go the distance and good luck calling a winner from here. Meanwhile, we will have all the build-up to Djokovic-Muller so don't go anywhere.
5:59PM
Djokovic says Wimbledon best shot at winning record 25th major
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic takes centre stage with his first-round match against Alexandre Muller on Centre Court.
His preparation for the grass courts at Wimbledon as amounted to an exhibition defeat against Karen Khachanov and a practice session with Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court.
Djokovic has not won a major title since 2023, albeit he defeated world No 2 Alcaraz to win gold at last year's Olympics.
However, the 38-year-old is bidding for what would also be career-equalling eighth Wimbledon title, moving level with his long-time rival Roger Federer.
Asking about claiming his 25th major, that would take him clear of Australia's Margaret Court, he said: 'I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance.
'That's because of the results I have had, because of how I feel and how I play in Wimbledon.
'I get an extra push mentally and motivation to perform the best tennis at the highest level.'
Djokovic, who is seeded sixth at Wimbledon, has said chasing the younger rivals has not changed his mentality.
'In a sense you're always hunting because you're always going for the titles – in my also privileged position – the records and more history,' said Djokovic.
'I do feel that I'm always in that position of going for something with the attitude of trying to win rather than trying to defend.
'It is slightly different for me now in terms of I don't chase the rankings any more.
'I'm trying to play the best tennis in grand slams and trying to win grand slams. That hasn't changed. It still stays the same.'
Meanwhile, his opponent Alexander Muller arrives at Wimbledon in high spirits, despite the daunting task of facing the seven-time champion in the first-round.
'Maybe I have had a little bit of bad luck regarding the draws, but I also have luck in my life,' Muller said. 'My wife is here and we are expecting a baby, so I think I am quite lucky on that front.
'It's my third Wimbledon, and the third time I will play on Centre Court… It's not like my house, but a little bit,' Muller said with a smile. 'It's always cool to play on this amazing court.
'There is always a chance [against Djokovic]. He's human like me and I'm going to start by attacking his physique. We will see, he's the greatest player in history and here at Wimbledon, he has some amazing stats. But I will give my best and we will see.'