Novak Djokovic is given a major scare on Centre Court by British wildcard - and world No 277 - Jacob Fearnley to reach Wimbledon's third round

Novak Djokovic was given a real scare on Centre Court by plucky Brit Jacob Fearnley, eventually winning 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 to reach round three. 

The British wildcard, and world No 277, stunned the home crowd when he took the third set 7-5, rocking seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic.

Fearnley walked off Centre Court with his stock on the rise after a spirited display that few saw coming.

The 22-year-old wildcard was outside the world's top 500 only a month ago before a Challenger title win in Nottingham elevated him up more than 200 places. 

Even with the mighty Djokovic on the other side of the net, Fearnley played without fear and took a high-risk, high-reward approach as the match wore on.

Particularly in the third set, which was sealed after Djokovic miscued a forehand return to lose his serve, Fearnley was rewarded for his daring. 

Fearnley has never competed at a Grand Slam until this week so he has taken a series of huge strides forward in a positive few days. 

For Djokovic, he will be eager to shake off the rustiness as he looks to stitch together an eighth Wimbledon title.

More to follow.