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Novak Djokovic 'not much to lose' against Kevin Anderson in Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic says he has "not much to lose" when he goes for his first Grand Slam title in almost two years against Kevin Anderson in the Wimbledon final.

Djokovic, 31, has won 12 majors but has struggled for form and fitness since claiming the 2016 French Open.

South African Anderson, 32, is bidding to win his first Slam after losing to Rafael Nadal in the 2017 US Open final.

"Considering he's playing only his second Grand Slam final, obviously he has a lot more to gain," said Djokovic.

"If I take my last couple years, I don't have much to lose myself.