London, Europe Brief News – Novak Djokovic won his seventh Wimbledon title on Sunday (July 10), beating unseeded Australian Nick Kyrgios.
His fourth title at the All England Club brings the Serbian tennis star’s overall Grand Slam tally to 21.
Novak Djokovic said he would make good on his deal to buy Nick Kyrgios drinks and dinner after beating the Australian to claim a fourth successive Wimbledon title and his seventh overall.
The 35-year-old Serb stayed ice-cool on a fiercely hot Sunday afternoon at Wimbledon as he absorbed some early brilliance from maverick Kyrgios to come back from a set down and win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3).
Kyrgios, 27, who lit up his first Grand Slam final with his unique blend of shot-making and self-talk, described Djokovic as a God after succumbing in an absorbing three-hour contest.
In the build-up to the final, the players, who previously had a frosty relationship, were all peace and harmony with a deal being made for the winner to buy dinner. Although Kyrgios had suggested they “go nuts in a club”.
“I don’t know if we’re going to make it happen tonight or some other night,” a beaming Djokovic, who now owns 21 Grand Slam titles, including seven Wimbledon trophies, said on court. This came after his trademark celebration of eating some blades of grass.
“This is a start of a wonderful relationship between us off the court as well. I didn’t respond to the [nightclub invitation] as my wife was sitting next to me. Let’s start with dinner and drinks and let’s see,” he said.
