Novak Djokovic, still reeling from a heartbreaking defeat at Roland Garros, is back on top after defeating Roger Federer in four sets (7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3) in the Wimbledon 2015 final.
This was Djokovic’s second straight Wimbledon title and third in total. It was also his ninth Grand Slam title but more importantly places him one shy of joining an elite list of tennis greats that include as Andre Agassi, Ken Rosewall, Fred Perry, Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors.
It was the perfect rebound for the Serbian who was upset by Stan Wawrinka last month. It was only his third defeat in 44 matches this year and for now, it will remain at that.
Djokovic’s triumph likewise thwarted Roger Federer’s quest to become the first man to win Wimbledon at an unprecedented eighth time.
After taking apart Andy Murray last time out, Djokovic simply proved to be too much for the 34-year-old who would have become the oldest player to win Wimbledon had he won. Regardless, Federer paid tribute to his conqueror.
"Novak played not only great today but the whole two weeks, plus the whole year, plus last year, plus the year before that," Federer said in an interview after the trophy presentation. "So you deserve it. Well done, Novak."
Federer admits that he had all the chances, being in there during the first set before winning the second. Though the score in the third set may not show it, the German believes he had equal chances in the third set as well.
In the end, Federer concedes that while he did play one heck of a game, Djokovic was the better player who made the bigger points in their tiff.
Apparently Djokovic proved all of that, coming up with big serves and also saving six of seven breakpoints in the opening set.
Not even a 15-minute delay would cool down the hot Serbian, practically picking up from where he left off when play had to be temporarily halted.
Though there were several instances where Djokovic would be pushed to the limit by Federer, the defending champion simply found a way to fend off the odds which in the end apparently paid off handsomely.
"It tasted very, very good this year," said Djokovic. "I don't know what the grounds people have done but they've done a good job. It's a little tradition."
Despite the setback, it doesn’t seem to be the end for Federer. Chances are he will return next year for another run and hopefully become the first man to win eight Wimbledon singles titles. For now, he remains on equal footing with Pete Sampras and William Renshaw with seven titles apiece.
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