Novak Djokovic is finally feeling the love at Wimbledon as seven-time winner completes transformation from pantomime villain to beloved elder statesman, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL

Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, appears to be winning over the crowd at Wimbledon, with commentators noting a transformation in his public perception from villain to beloved elder statesman. During his campaign, Djokovic drew comparisons to a great Argentine sporting figure and acknowledged 37-year-old Rory McIlroy, who was watching from the Royal Box during the Tsitsipas match. The Daily Mail's Matthew Lambwell highlights the shifting fan sentiment toward the Serbian tennis legend at the tournament.