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Novak Djokovic insists Wimbledon disappointment firmly behind him

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 26:  Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the
Image: Novak Djokovic returns to competitive tennis for the first time since Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is looking forward to playing on his favoured hardcourt surface at the Rogers Cup in Toronto and insists his shock Wimbledon exit is firmly behind him.

The 29-year-old world No 1, who was aiming to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four grand slams in a year, suffered a third-round defeat to American Sam Querrey at Wimbledon.

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However, Djokovic, who has won three of the five Masters tournaments this season, is keeping his expectations in check for the Rogers Cup, which he has won three times.

"I don't expect anything. I just try to get myself ready for performing as best as I can," Djokovic told the ATP website.

"I had a bit more time because of the early loss at Wimbledon to spend some quality time with my family, regroup a little bit and start training on a hard court, which I enjoy the most. So I look forward to it.

US player Sam Querrey celebrates beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their men's singles third round match on the sixth day of the 2016 Wimbledon Champi
Image: Sam Querrey celebrates beating Djokovic at Wimbledon

"I have a wonderful history in the Rogers Cup in Toronto and Montreal. That's what goes through my mind right now. Just enjoy, play well, play singles and doubles and get as many hours in as possible."

The 12-times grand slam champion, who has a first-round bye, could meet Wimbledon finalist and home favourite Milos Raonic in the semi-finals.

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"He's definitely one of the players that we're going to see a lot of in future. He works very hard. He's got John McEnroe in his team so he's really striving to get better on and off the court," Djokovic said.

Novak Djokovic returns a shot at the Rogers Cup
Image: Djokovic lost the final to Andy Murray in Toronto last year

Djokovic brushed aside the Wimbledon loss, which ended his grand slam winning streak at 30 matches.

"Everything happens for a reason so obviously I didn't enjoy losing the first week of a grand slam," he said. "On the other hand, the next day it was already behind me."

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