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Wimbledon 2016: New Brit star Marcus Willis searches for practice nets as Novak Djokovic blasts some pre-match tunes

Tennis fans can now get round paying huge prices for their strawberries as SW19 security take new measures

Marcus Willis is Wimbledons favourite new son after a stunning first round win

SHOCK first round winner Marcus Willis is such a stranger to this level he got lost.

Like all other players in action yesterday, the British No 23 was here early for a warm-up before his debut.

But he was heard asking: “Can you tell me where the practice courts are please, mate?”

Marcus Willis is Wimbledon's favourite new son after a stunning first round win
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Marcus Willis is Wimbledon's favourite new son after a stunning first round winCredit: Getty Images
The relatively-unknown Brit still had to ask for directions to the practice nets
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The relatively-unknown Brit still had to ask for directions to the practice netsCredit: Getty Images

PLAYERS get a lift to and from the tennis in a Jaguar courtesy car.

And Novak Djokovic and Garbine Muguruza can make use of the in-car wifi to blast out their favourite tunes.

Novak Djokovic loves to play some Gypsy Kings while he's ferried around in a Jaguar
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Novak Djokovic loves to play some Gypsy Kings while he's ferried around in a JaguarCredit: Getty Images
Spaniard Garbine Muguruza prefers listening to rapper Pitbull
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Spaniard Garbine Muguruza prefers listening to rapper PitbullCredit: Reuters

The Spanish senorita is a big Kanye West fan but has been known to celebrate by turning up US rapper Pitbull’s I Know You Want Me.

Super Serb Djokovic is a big fan of the Gypsy Kings. He said: “I like lots of music but the Gypsy Kings always bring a good atmosphere.";

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Punters can now beat the queues - and the prices - by bringing their own food to SW19
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Punters can now beat the queues - and the prices - by bringing their own food to SW19Credit: PA:Press Association
A portion of strawberries and cream at Wimbledon costs punters £2.50
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A portion of strawberries and cream at Wimbledon costs punters £2.50Credit: PA:Press Association

PUNTERS are allowed to bring their own food and drink if they do not fancy shelling out £2.50 for strawberries and cream or £39.50 on a picnic for two.

It is also an extra £5.50 if you want to go gluten free, which the men’s champion Novak Djokovic favours.

Security at Wimbledon are cracking down on a number of items favoured by fans
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Security at Wimbledon are cracking down on a number of items favoured by fansCredit: Getty Images
Selfie sticks, large hats and flags are now prohibited at the prestigious tournament
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Selfie sticks, large hats and flags are now prohibited at the prestigious tournamentCredit: PA:Press Association

THIS year’s new security masterplan makes it tricky for fans who want to have photos taken with Andy Murray and the other stars.

That is because Wimbledon chiefs have banned selfie sticks.

Other items not allowed in the grounds include oversized hats and large flags.

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