Angry Djokovic prevails in Super Saturday

The number two seed has also revealed he will hit with the most notorious man for losing his cool on court - John McEnroe - tomorrow in preparation for his fourth-round clash with Michael Llodra on Monday.

Djokovic cruised through his first two matches at SW19, but came up against a much tougher opponent in former semi-finalist Marcos Baghdatis on Centre Court.

The Serb edged the first set before going to pieces in a second set that had to be halted when he smashed his racquet on the turf three times after losing a rally.

Djokovic was let off with a warning and regained his composure to clinch a 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-4 victory.

He admits the outburst did not look good, but insists that his fiery streak is an important part of his armoury and will not curb his passion for the remainder of the tournament.

“I did lose my temper but sometimes, in my case, that helps, even though it doesn’t look great,” the Australian Open champion said with a cheeky grin across his face.

“It was frustrating, I cannot lie, but I came back from it and I’m not going to change who I am.

“I can work on some things, but my temper is my temper. My character is my character. You have to try to take the best out of it, not change it.”

Djokovic called on McEnroe’s help during his recent French Open campaign and intends to sound out the outspoken former champion before Monday’s meeting with Llodra.

Although McEnroe could not prevent Djokovic’s 43-match winning streak from coming to an end at the hands of Roger Federer in the semi-finals at Roland Garros, the world number two believes playing with McEnroe could help on Monday as the American and Llodra are both left-handed.

“Maybe I’ll hit with him again. I’ll see,” Djokovic said. “I’ve hit with him before.

“He didn’t bring me much luck in Paris before that semi-final match but he’s a great champion. I admire him a lot.

“Any time I can use the opportunity to hit with him, to have a chat with him, it’s worth it as his advice is very useful.”

Djokovic admits he will have to up his game to win his first Wimbledon.

He had to dig deep to beat Baghdatis and was second best on many occasions to the Cypriot, who enjoyed the occasion thoroughly by lapping up the support of the fans.

Djokovic was impressed with the 26-year-old’s performance and the atmosphere on Centre Court.

“I have been here a few years now and in that time there were not many moments when I saw practically all the stadium on their feet,” Djokovic added.

“It was incredible. It was exciting to see the Centre Court of Wimbledon being so enthusiastic about the match and for me as a player, I have to appreciate that and be happy I was a part of the exciting match.”