The Serbian beats Kyrgios in four sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and 7-6) and is proclaimed champion of his 21st Grand Slam.
Novak Djokovic has been crowned Wimbledon champion for the seventh time in his career by beating (4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6) Nick Kyrgios in four sets. The Serbian tennis player lifts his 21st Grand Slam to place just one behind Rafael Nadal and equal
Novak Djokovic kneels and makes the plane, throwing hearts towards the stands. He has already defeated Nick Kyrgios in a final that he had to straighten out and then resolved on autopilot: 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and 7-6 (3) (in 3h 01m). It is the seventh time he has won Wimbledon, the fourth in succession, and thus catches the tennis player who inspired him so much, Pete Sampras, and the old reference to William Renshaw.
After the match, the Serbian pointed to Sampras, whom he has equalled for titles in London, as an inspiration: "In '92, after seeing Sampras win here, I asked my parents for a racket. And I always dreamed of playing here. Winning it is an honour." Follow the reactions to Djokovic's victory live in EL PAIS.
Novak Djokovic kneels and makes the plane, throwing hearts towards the stands. He has already defeated Nick Kyrgios in a final that he had to straighten out and then resolved on autopilot: 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and 7-6 (3) (in 3h 01m). It is the seventh time he has won Wimbledon, the fourth in succession, and thus catches the tennis player who inspired him so much, Pete Sampras, and the old reference to William Renshaw.
He is a happy man. He has just lifted his 21st major. After the turbulent start to the year in Australia, he is rejoining the great historic race, in which Roger Federer is one meter behind him and Rafael Nadal is now one meter ahead.
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