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Novak Djokovic Wins His Sixth Wimbledon Title And 20th Grand Slam by joelbooks: 6:32pm On Jul 11, 2021
Novak Djokovic defeated Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon men's singles final to win his 20th Grand Slam and third consecutive Wimbledon title. The victory ties the record held by tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the most career Grand Slam singles wins.

Djokovic won 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.

"Winning Wimbledon was always the biggest dream of mine when I was a kid," Djokovic said. "As a 7-year-old in Serbia, I constructed a Wimbledon trophy from materials I found around my room, and standing here today with a sixth Wimbledon, it’s amazing." 

Djokovic also acknowledged Federer and Nadal and said the three-way tie at 20 Grand Slams will only motivate him further.

"None of us three will stop," he said. "They are legends of our sport, and they are the two most important players that I ever faced in my career. They are the reason that I am where I am today. The last 10 years has been an incredible journey that is not stopping here.”

Berrettini struggled early in the opening set, unable to find a rhythm against Djokovic's movement. The reigning champ dominated at the net, winning 78% of net points, and Berrettini was plagued by unforced errors. However, the Italian found his stride, and after going down 5-2, he managed to force a tiebreak and take a 1-0 lead. Djokovic came back with a vengeance in the second set and held off another late run from Berrettini to tie the match 1-1.

Djokovic never let up after that, winning the next two sets to bring home his sixth Wimbledon victory. He also won the French Open and Australian Open earlier this year, putting him just one tournament away from completing the Grand Slam. The U.S. Open, the final tournament in the Slam, begins Aug. 30. Only six people have ever won all four tournaments in a single year, and the last man to do so was Australia's Rod Laver in 1969.

“I’ve envisioned that happening," Djokovic said. "I’m hoping I’m going to give it a shot. I’m in a great form, and playing my best tennis at Grand Slams is the highest priority I have right now at this stage in my career, so let’s keep it going.”

History was also made courtside at Wimbledon. Marija Cicak became the first woman to serve as Chair Umpire at a men's singles final in the 144-year history of the championships. She previously officiated the women's singles finals in 2014 and the women's doubles final in 2017


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd42RzN1jLw

Djokovic came into Wimbledon ranked No. 1 in the world, and he lost only one set prior to the finals. Berrettini's path was less smooth, but he never gave up more than one set in a match. The 25-year-old has been one of the strongest players in the world on grass courts this year with an 11–0 record.

“[Djokovic is] writing the history of this sport, so he deserves all the credit," Berrettini said. "Hopefully this is not going to be my last time here. I couldn’t ask for more — but maybe a little bit more.



https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2021/07/11/novak-djokovic-vs-matteo-berrettini-wimbledon-2021-final-live/

Re: Novak Djokovic Wins His Sixth Wimbledon Title And 20th Grand Slam by OlawaleBammie: 6:41pm On Jul 11, 2021
I am not a fan if this guy, i don't like him and i dont hate him, but the guy get oyel for head, i dont have much choice than to say respect to u a tru legend.





BUT THE LEGENDARY ROGER FEDERER IS D BABA ANY DAY ANY TIME

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Re: Novak Djokovic Wins His Sixth Wimbledon Title And 20th Grand Slam by Joebayo217: 6:43pm On Jul 11, 2021
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