Match Report: Djokovic subdues Kyrgios to win fourth Wimbledon title in a row
Novak Djokovic withstood early brilliance from Australian showman Nick Kyrgios to secure a fourth successive Wimbledon title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) victory on a sun-drenched Centre Court on Sunday. In claiming a seventh Wimbledon crown, Djokovic took his Grand Slam singles haul to 21, one behind men's all-time record holder Rafa Nadal.
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Novak Djokovic won a seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam crown on Sunday with a four-set triumph over Nick Kyrgios, whose challenge angrily unravelled after a blistering start. Top seed Djokovic won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) to equal Pete Sampras's mark of seven titles at the All England Club and move within one of the men's record of eight held by Roger Federer. The 35-year-old Serb is now one Slam ahead of Federer in the race and just one behind Rafael Nadal's record of 22 majors.
Novak Djokovic equalled Pete Sampras's mark of seven titles at the All England Club and moved within one of the men's record of eight held by Roger Federer.
Djokovic wins seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam
Set 4: Kyrgios holds, leads 6-5 vs Djokovic
Djokovic is keeping Kyrgios on his toes even on his service game at the moment. Despite having a big service game, already hitting 29 aces, Kyrgios is not winning games on love for a long while now. Again, a seemingly frustrated Kyrgios, who kept arguing with the chair umpire for a call, wrapped up the game with an ace.
Set 4: Djokovic holds, makes it 6-6 vs Kyrgios. Tie-breaker to follow now
Djokovic held his service game to take the all-important fourth set to a tie-breaker. It's a must win set for Kyrgios to stay alive in the contest
Set 4 tie-breaker: Krygios 0-1 Djokovic | Kyrgios loses a point on serve
Set 4 tie-breaker: Krygios 0-2 Djokovic | Djokovic extends the lead with a winner
Set 4 tie-breaker: Krygios 1-2 Djokovic | Djokovic hits his forehand shot long on serve
Set 4 tie-breaker: Krygios 1-3 Djokovic | On serve, Kyrgios hits it long after a long rally
Set 4 tie-breaker: Krygios 1-4 Djokovic | Another unforced error from Kyrgios on his serve, it's advantage Djokovic
Set 4 tie-breaker: Krygios 1-5 Djokovic | Kyrgios hits the net, Djokovic needs two more points to win the title
Set 4 tie-breaker: Krygios 1-6 Djokovic | Another unforced error from Kyrgios, and Djokovic a point away from the title
Set 4 tie-breaker: Krygios 2-6 Djokovic | One championship point saved
Djokovic beats Kyrgios to win his seventh Wimbledon crown
Novak Djokovic won a seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam crown on Sunday with a four-set triumph over Nick Kyrgios, whose challenge angrily unravelled after a blistering start. Top seed Djokovic won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) to equal Pete Sampras's mark of seven titles at the All England Club and move within one of the men's record of eight held by Roger Federer. The 35-year-old Serb is now one Slam ahead of Federer in the all-time race and just one behind Rafael Nadal's record of 22 majors
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