Nasty Nick behaves himself as Djokovic wins enthralling four-setter to secure the men’s singles title for seventh time.

By Paul Lagan on Centre Court, Wimbledon.

Djokovic v Kyrgios 

4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6

Novak Djokovic cemented his position in Wimbledon history as one of their greatest ever champions with his fourth win in a row, his seventh in total.

Inspired by the great Pete Sampras who also won seven men’s singles titles at SW19, Djokovic showed patience, power and positivity to overcome Nick Kyrgios in four sets, coming from losing the first set 6-4, to defeat the maverick Australian with three sets in a  row, 6-3, 6-4 and 7-6.

It was an enthralling match. The capacity crowd wanted the match to go the full distance, and were delighted when Kyrgios broke the Serbian in the first set.

Some inspirational drop shots and gets from drop-shots had the fans on their feet.

Wondering if Kyrgios was ever going to have a volcanic eruption was a subplot to the match.

Djokovic was steely determined not to offer and encouragement.

A female fan edged to the plate to elicit a small earthquake, which resulted in him complaining to the umpire – but it soon settled and the tennis resumed.

Djokovic showed why he is a multi-champion with 20 slams under his belt.

His serve was almost faultless – the very rare occasion a double fault or long shot, gave the crowd some hope he could be further broken. But those hopes were dashed.

There was a commotion high in the crowd which halted play slighted. It was alleged that a women wanted to protest at the lack of public sightings of Chinese player Peng Shaui and was hauled out of the stadium.

Again the tennis resumed and Kyrgios simply could not get to the point of breaking Djokovic.

He played well, they both did and that was evidenced in the fourth set which went to a tie break.

Kyrgios missed his chance and Djokovic finished off the set and the match and the title.

 

Pictured top, Djokovic receives the trophy from the Duchwss of Cambridge Picture: Paul Lagan