29 Jun 2015

Djokovic denies cheating claims

5:12 pm on 29 June 2015

The world tennis number one, Novak Djokovic, is denying claims he and his coach, Boris Becker, cheat during matches.

The world number one men's tennis player Novak Djokovic at the 2015 French Open.

The world number one men's tennis player Novak Djokovic at the 2015 French Open. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

In a recent interview, Becker revealed that he sends signals to Djokovic from his coaching box, but ATP rules forbid any communication between coaches and their players during a match.

The allegations of cheating come as Djokovic prepares for his first match at Wimbeldon later tonight, but the defending champion is denying any wrong doing.

"It's not necessarily he tells me where to serve or to which side of the opponents court I have to play because that doesn't happen, but it's more of an encouragement, more support and reassurance that's basically present in those moments."