That trend continued in the opener, as Djokovic broke at 5-4, requiring a single break point opportunity to claim the set.Three breaks in a row came early in the second as the two men struggled to hold. The world number one had never previously dropped a set, never being pushed further than 6-4. He’s very dangerous opponent, especially in the early rounds.”Third Round – defeats Denis Kudla, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)Next came a third career meeting between Djokovic and Kudla, all at Slam level, and for a second time at Wimbledon. “Obviously I’m in a high level of confidence after winning the French Open.“But I was nervous coming into this match because I was playing a very good player, experienced player, whom I faced in the final three years ago. A routine win in just 104 minutes on-court.“I’m striking the ball really well in general,” the Serb said in his press conference.
It wasn’t today.”Fourth Round – defeats Cristian Garin, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2Djokovic then came up against a seeded player for the first time in the tournament, Chile’s Cristian Garin. Usually my serve worked really well in the first two matches, and generally my serve is a weapon. “I can’t say that I’m too pleased with the way I performed,” admitted the Serb after the match.“I felt like today I was a bit off, especially with serving. The American refused to hand the win to the number one seed however, taking the third to a tiebreak.Despite going up 3-0 to start the breaker, Djokovic eventually prevailed 9-7 to claim the straight sets win.
Today was a very solid performance from the first to last point. “After the third round, it was kind of up and down for me. After breaking again to go 4-1 up, Djokovic etched the one set lead 6-2.In the second set, the Chilean was firmer on his own serve, but could not hold off the Serb at 4-4, with Djokovic closing to within a set of the quarter-finals.Another opening break spelled the end for Garin, as a second break sealed the stranglehold before Djokovic served it out 6-2 for a win in under two hours.“I am happy particularly with the match today,” he revealed in his press conference.
Obviously different surface in Roland Garros, but a lot of different match play in the last couple of months that put me in the right frame of mind I think for what’s coming up. I don’t really regret not playing longer on the court,” Djokovic said of how long it took him to finish off matches to that point in the tournament.“I said that I had enough match play. A tighter second set saw the two men deadlocked until 4-4, when Djokovic broke before serving out the set.Finally, the world number one broke at the outset of the third, holding from there to seal the encounter 6-4 in the third after a little under two and a half hours on-court.“I’m pleased that it was as it was.
Berrettini meant business from the off as he threatened the Djokovic serve, but he was the first to be broken at 2-1.With Djokovic serving for the set at 5-3, the Italian put up a great defence to force a 21-point game, finally breaking the world number one to stay in the set.Berrettini would go on to win the set in a tiebreak and inflict a first dropped set for the Serb since the very first set of the tournament against Jack Draper.But Djokovic was just gearing up, immediately securing a double break in the second set to go up 4-0. I’ve put myself in a very good position.”Final – defeats Matteo Berrettini, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3A second Slam meeting of the season between Djokovic and Berrettini, the previous time being at Roland Garros in the quarter-finals. I imagined myself being in a position to fight for another Grand Slam trophy prior to coming to London. Once more, Djokovic broke at 5-5 before serving out the match for a far from straightforward win despite the straight sets scoreline.In his post-match press conference, questions immediately went to the subject of a potential 20th Major title to equal Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.“It would mean everything ,” Djokovic expressed. The two men lost serve seven times between them in the breaker before Djokovic won out on the Shapovalov serve to take it 7-3.Again the 22-year-old hung tough in the second set, but was just unable to hold out long enough, as Djokovic broke and held from 5-5 for a two set to love lead.Both players had a flurry of break chances early in the third set, but neither could take them. And the Canadian took it to Djokovic in the opener, securing the early break before eventually serving for the set at 5-4.But he could not convert, as the two-time defending champion broke back before forcing a tiebreak.
To enjoy and be aware that this is a huge honour and privilege.“A seven year old boy in Serbia, constructing a Wimbledon tennis trophy in my room from improvised materials. And today, standing with a sixth Wimbledon, it’s incredible.”Check out the rest of our 2021 Grand Slam Review SeriesRe-live Djokovic’s road to the 2021 Australian Open title.Remind yourself how Djokovic captured the 2021 Roland Garros title.How Djokovic was denied the Calendar Slam at the US Open. “I have to remind myself how special this and not take this for granted. Another break at 1-1 in the third was enough for the Serb to move within a set of the title.Despite Berrettini backing himself to 3-3, Djokovic pounced to break twice and claim a third Slam of 2021, a 20th overall and a sixth at Wimbledon.“Winning Wimbledon was always the biggest dream of mine when I was a kid,” Djokovic told the crowd while holding his trophy after the match.
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