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Novak Djokovic has called on tennis chiefs to shelve five-set matches in the early rounds of Grand Slam tournaments and instead introduce best-of-three showdowns.

The Serbian presented his argument as he passionately addressed the media after defeating Alexei Popyrin at Wimbledon last night.

Djokovic, who has won the Wimbledon title seven times, was asked in a press conference after the clash for his thoughts about playing three sets in Grand Slams instead of five.

And the 37-year-old replied: “I think they should stay best-of-five. The only thing that I’m maybe thinking it could be good to consider is the opening rounds that could go best-of-three.

“Then you move into the hybrid of best-of-fives from the fourth rounds or quarters. That’s just me, my thinking.”