Novak Djokovic beat South African eighth seed Kevin Anderson 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title for the fourth time on Sunday.
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Novak Djokovic reached his fifth Wimbledon final as he resisted everything Rafael Nadal could throw at him to win 6-4 3-6 7-6(9) 3-6 10-8 in a two-day classic that concluded in nerve-jangling tension on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic has defeated Kei Nishikori in four sets this afternoon to remain on course for a fourth Wimbledon title in seven years.
The US Open has decided to introduce a shot clock this year, so that the 25 seconds allowed between points is strictly enforced and Wimbledon is likely to follow suit.
Croatian Cilic, who lost last year’s final to Roger Federer, underlined his credentials for another Grand Slam title bid to add to his US Open triumph in 2014.
And, after his unexpected run to the French Open semi-finals, the Italian is determined to prove that he is no one-hit wonder.
The previous match up saw the Spaniard beat del Potro in straight sets in the opening round in 2007.
He, therefore, became the first Italian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final in 40 years
Claycourt specialist Thiem’s relentless accuracy from the baseline proved too much for second seed Zverev who looked jaded after a gruelling path to his first Grand Slam quarter-final.
The Serbian, champion at Roland Garros in 2016, wasn’t broken by the Spanish veteran in a resounding 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory.
In his quest to become the first men’s player in the Open era to win each of the Grand Slams twice, Djokovic looked unhappy.
The former world number one is now ready for a fresh start ahead of next week’s French Open.
Djokovic, a two-time champion in the Spanish capital, has not won a deciding set this year.
It was in the opening round of the Madrid Open.
The former world number one is trying to find some form ahead of next month’s French Open, but the 30-year-old has been dealt a further blow in his preparations for Roland Garros
Thiem, a two-time French Open semi-finalist, was the better player for much of the match and won 6-7 (2/7), 6-2, 6-3 despite a battling effort from Djokovic.
Nadal breezed through the opener, bringing up set point with a trademark curling forehand before sealing the set with a deft drop shot
It was an impressive performance from the 30-year-old in his first match since splitting from coach Andre Agassi and starting to work again with long-time former coach Marian Vajda.
The former world number one posted a statement on his official website which announced that he had ended his coaching partnerships with both Stepanek and Agassi.
The eight-time Grand Slam winner and Olympic gold medallist only began coaching Djokovic last season ahead of the French Open, ending 11 years away from the sport.