Novak Djokovic beats Kevin Anderson to win fourth Wimbledon title
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy after defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa in the men’s singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London today.
LONDON >> Novak Djokovic is back at his best and the Wimbledon champion for a fourth time, grabbing a lead right away against a weary Kevin Anderson in the final and winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) today.
Anderson nearly managed to extend the match, holding five set points to force a fourth set.
Djokovic held steady, saving all five of those, then was as superior in the tiebreaker as he was most of the sun-drenched afternoon. It is Djokovic’s 13th major trophy, the fourth-highest total in the history of men’s tennis.
TODAY’S RESULTS
>> Men’s final: No. 12 Novak Djokovic beat No. 8 Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3).
>> Mixed doubles final: No. 11 Alexander Peya and Nicole Melichar beat Jamie Murray and Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (1), 6-3.
STAT OF THE DAY
11 — Number of break points during the men’s final, all of which Djokovic (4/4) won against Anderson (0/7).
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“It feels amazing because the first time in my life I have someone screaming daddy, daddy.” — Djokovic on his three-year-old son Stefan being present on Centre Court for the trophy ceremony.
