London, (AP/UNB) – A quick look at Wimbledon:
THE MEN’S SINGLES FINAL
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) on Sunday. 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.
SUNDAY’S WEATHER
Sunny. High of 86 degrees (30 Celsius).
SUNDAY’S KEY 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.UNB
