LONDON (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic proved conclusively he remains one of the biggest beasts in men’s tennis by outplaying South African giant Kevin Anderson to claim a fourth Wimbledon title on Sunday.
Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 15, 2018, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final against South Africa’s Kevin Anderson REUTERS/Tony O’Brien
The 31-year-old put two years of turmoil behind him to beat a battle-weary Anderson 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) on a sweltering Centre Court and add a 13th Grand Slam trophy to his bulging cabinet. It was clear what it meant to the Serb as he ended a two-year Grand Slam title drought by getting his hands back on the trophy he also raised in 2011, 2014 and 2015.
“I had any moments of doubt and didn’t know if I could compete,” Djokovic said on court. “It’s my first Grand Slam final in a couple of years and this is the best place to come back. It’s very, very special.”
A first Wimbledon men’s final in the professional era featuring to players aged 30 or over was no classic.
Source; Reuters