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– Novak Djokovic underlined his recent dominance at Wimbledon with a composed and controlled fightback against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth consecutive men’s singles title.
– Serbia’s Djokovic, 35, lost the first set after some superb serving from Kyrgios, but ended up winning 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-3) on Centre Court.
– It is Djokovic’s seventh SW19 men’s title and only Roger Federer has more.
Seventh heaven.@DjokerNole continues to dominate at Wimbledon, claiming his fourth consecutive title#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/MWP4VRwvfg
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 10, 2022
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😘🏆2️⃣1️⃣🙏🏼 #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Zo8PAScQzJ
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 10, 2022
– Victory also moved him one behind Rafael Nadal’s record 22 men’s majors.
Magnificent.
In its 100 years, Centre Court has seen few champions like @DjokerNole#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/vffvL2f08Q
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
– Top seed Djokovic made a slower start than his 27-year-old opponent, who initially seemed nerveless in his first Grand Slam singles final.
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🏆 Novak Djokovic 🏆#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Ia50S2D6A9
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
– But the Serb did not lose belief as he showed all of his experience and nous to turn the match around.
A seventh helping 🌱
Tastes better every time, right, @DjokerNole?#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/i4iitVk50z
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
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🏆 7️⃣ #Wimbledon
🏆 3️⃣ @usopen #CentreCourt100 | @Djokernole pic.twitter.com/DGFGrJV4dq
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
– “He’s a bit of a god, I’m not going to lie. I thought I played well,” Kyrgios said as he congratulated Djokovic.
🗣 @NickKyrgios #Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/7ekjY84pWA
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
– Losing his winning position began to irritate Kyrgios, who is known for his fiery temperament as well as his exciting tennis.
Anyone else still thinking about this sensational @DjokerNole shot? 🤤#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/ftBjWX465q
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
– While Kyrgios increasingly remonstrated with his support team, Djokovic remained cool in the heat of the battle on a scorching Centre Court.
Centre Court rises again for one of its great champions
Congratulations, @DjokerNole 👏#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/RAm2mm56pS
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
– After clinching victory with his third match point, Djokovic dropped to his haunches and picked a blade of the Centre Court grass to eat in what has now become a customary celebration.
Seven-time champion. Four in a row.#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/ZUcVtFsKUd
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022
– It was a first major win of the year for the Serb, who was stopped from playing in the Australian Open after being deported because of his vaccination status, and lost to Rafael Nadal in the French Open quarter-finals.
A champion's interview which had a bit of everything 😀
Hear from @DjokerNole, after collecting yet another Wimbledon title#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/v7sqCl7VPD
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2022