The “Djoker” has done it again: Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon for the seventh time. In a high-class final, the Serb beat Australian Nick Kyrgios 4: 6, 6: 3, 6: 4, 7: 6 (7: 3). The press comments on Djokovic’s Wimbledon triumph.
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has triumphed at Wimbledon for the seventh time and won his 21st title at a Grand Slam tournament.
The 35-year-old Serb defeated unseeded challenger Nick Kyrgios on Sunday in an emotional and high-class final 4: 6, 6: 3, 6: 4, 7: 6 (7: 3). The international press writes:
Sydney Morning Herald: “Kyrgios may have lost in four sets to Novak Djokovic, but his development in this tournament showed himself what most people have known for a decade: Kyrgios isn’t just a box office, he’s not just a circus clown , who offers “entertainment” – but he is a world-class player who can win Grand Slams. (…) But will he come back? Was this the culmination of his strange, often tortuous career or the beginning of something bigger?”
Australian Associated Press: “While Nick Kyrgios makes no promises, he finally feels like he belongs on the big stages and can chase the big tennis titles, even if he falls painfully in his first Grand Slam final .”
“The Australian”: “Kyrgios is losing the war… against himself.”
The Guardian Australia: Kyrgios has marched through these two weeks like a difficult guest at a community festival. The hat. The lamentation. The endless back and forth with the spectators (…). There is a Chinese proverb that says that losers in athletic competitions should rejoice because their opponent is teaching them valuable lessons. For Kyrgios, arguably his best years and who knows, maybe even his own future happiness will be defined by how much he absorbs from this lesson.”
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“Vecernje Novosti”: “The absolute ruler of Wimbledon. In the final, Novak defeated Kyrgios 3-1 to claim their fourth straight title. (…) After a year, after last year’s Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic finally won a Grand Slam title again. Meanwhile, he survived Melbourne’s Calvary, missing this season’s opener until things calmed down around him. His fans can now take heart again, largely because of the way he shone at Wimbledon right through to the final.”
“Blic”: “Novak 007. Wimbledon grass tastes best. Novak stuck to tradition, for the fourth time in a row. (…) After the decisive match ball, he first went to the net to congratulate his opponent Nick Kyrgios. Then he indulged in tradition (of his own making) and squatted down and ate some grass from the lawn.”
“Politika”: “The return of the king. Kyrgios took the lead in the fourth set and then game after game continued, neither of them creating a break. Both of them thrilled the fans with great moves from time to time. The winner had to be determined in a tie-break. The Serb shone in it and deservedly triumphed for the seventh time at Wimbledon.”
“The Mirror”: “Novak Djokovic seals his seventh Wimbledon triumph, Nick Kyrgios scolds his way through a dramatic finale. For Djokovic it is the fourth championship title in a row. The Serb has not been defeated at Wimbledon since losing in the quarterfinals in 2017. That is a remarkable record.”
The Times: “A masterful Novak Djokovic strikes back, defeating Nick Kyrgios to secure his 21st Grand Slam title. Ultimately, Novak Djokovic’s experience and professionalism are key in a fascinating Wimbledon final against Nick Kyrgios. On the pitch, which he knows like the back of his hand, he deciphers his intrepid Australian opponent.”
The Sun: Novak rules. (…) A Wimbledon final with Nick Kyrgios can never be a quiet, civilized affair. The controversial Aussie hothead rants and curses his way to defeat.”
“Daily Mail”: “The best won…and he would have beaten anyone in such sure and brilliant form. Novak Djokovic snatched the Wimbledon title from Nick Kyrgios with a Zen-like calm. It was billed as a battle of the bad boys , but there’s little that’s bad about this year’s Wimbledon champion.”
Well before the start of Wimbledon, the All England Tennis Club withdrew all players from Russia and Belarus from the right to play. A native of Russia has now won the women’s singles competition of this year’s Wimbledon tournament – that triggers clear reactions.
