Djokovic's participation is still in question because he has yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The next Grand Slam is the US Open starting Aug. 'He's a bit of a God,' Kyrgios said of the seven-time champion after his first Grand Slam final. Kyrgios said he thought he personally played well, but that Djokovic is a different type of opponent. However, Djokovic's experience showed and he made a comeback for the third consecutive match. He took the first set, and didn't give up easily in the fourth as he pushed a tiebreaker. Kyrgios made things interesting right away as he opted for an underarm serve in his first service game. He is still one of only five players with a winning record against Djokovic. This was his first Grand Slam final, but he arrived with a 2-0 record against his Serbian opponent. Kyrgios came in with significantly less experience. 'I've said this many times, it always has been and will be the most special tournament in my heart, the one that motivated me and inspired me to start playing tennis.' 'I'm lost words for what this tournament, what this trophy means to me, to my team, to my family,' Djokovic said. He has now extended his Wimbledon win streak to 28 consecutive matches.

Sunday was his 32nd Grand Slam final and his eighth at the All England Club. He is quite familiar with Centre Court and the final round at The Championships. I'm really blessed and thankful to be standing here with the trophy.'ĭuring the first round of the tournament, Djokovic became the first player to win at least 80 matches in each of the four Grand Slams. 'Realizing a childhood dream and winning this trophy, every single time it gets more meaningful and special.

I always dreamed of coming here,' Djokovic said on Centre Court after the match. 'My first image of tennis was grass and Wimbledon. Roger Federer's win in 2017 still makes the Swiss veteran the oldest. At 35 years, 49 days, Djokovic is now the second oldest player to win the Wimbledon men's title in the Open Era. This was also his 21st major title, which puts him within one trophy of Rafael Nadal's record of 22. This is his seventh Wimbledon title, and fourth consecutive. Novak Djokovic defeated Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) in the Wimbledon 2022 final on Sunday.

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