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Wimbledon Questions: Kvitova Court, Djokovic Popularity

Guardian sportswriter Tumaini Carayol addressed Wimbledon questions about Petra Kvitova's court assignment and Novak Djokovic's popularity among tennis fans.

Regarding Kvitova's match on Court One instead of Centre Court, Carayol noted it was not disrespectful. The two-time Wimbledon champion played on an iconic stadium court, and she appeared content to compete on a major court at Wimbledon for her final appearance. Kvitova herself did not express any concerns about the court assignment.

On Djokovic's reception, Carayol described him as a polarizing figure with both detractors and supporters. While he has faced hostile crowds, particularly against Federer, he also maintains a large, vocal fanbase that has grown during the latter part of his career. turconews.click