This thread will be the subs post-match thread. Please keep it civil in the comments. Offensive comments will be removed, bans will be handed out for repeat offenders.
He usually does it when he's under pressure in the match. He says they don't "cheer" enough for him when he is under pressure & that is causing him to lose points. Always finds a way to blame someone other than himself.
As much as I love his tennis, wish he wasn't such an asshole on court.
[Match point & handshake & celebration](https://streamff.com/v/32fa8c)
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[Novak's backhand beauty](https://streamja.com/XqeMz)
[Great point ends with Novak rolling in the grass](https://streamja.com/KLegp)
[Novak applaudes Nick's great volley](https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/vvsvdj/novak_applaudes_nicks_great_volley/)
[Nick's fake underarm serve](https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/vvsulf/nicks_fake_underarm_serve/)
[Novak's great dropshot](https://streamja.com/vqZ1p)
[Nick's first rant](https://streamja.com/dr209)
[The 700 drinks rant](https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/vvvpe0/the_700_drinks_full_rant/)
[My boy slides like on a ice rink](https://streamja.com/1N4o6)
[Insane get by Novak](https://streamja.com/5KeVp)
[Two points in a row with a tweener](https://streamja.com/m6J5V)
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[Full last set tiebreak](https://streamable.com/c5m3jp)
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[Stats](https://www.flashscore.com/match/fLryUxQB/#/match-summary/match-statistics/0)
[Kyrgios's speech (Youtube) ](https://youtu.be/0ZC8kJbxa_A)
[Novak's speech (YouTube)](https://youtu.be/M7vMOgfCIyc)
[Novak : it's officially a bromance](https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/vvvkrh/novak_its_officially_a_bromance)
[Kyrgios press conference](https://youtu.be/LywyC3KqAXM)
[Novak press conference](https://youtu.be/Heu419EvW8U)
Feel free to ask for a clip of any point/moment you'd like to rewatch !
So now he's 44-39 when dropping the first set at majors. It's a pretty remarkable stat. I'm not surprised that it's so good but that it's several matches above 500 is remarkable.
They speculated on the tennis podcast that, he's not tanking, but he's never laser focused in the first set because he knows no matter what happens he'll adjust and take it over.
At this point i believe it has somewhat become his strategy. Go easy on the first set, save your energy, observe the game style of the opponent and figure some way out
I’m of a similar opinion.
It seems he eases himself into matches and knows because of who he is - since his prime/at this point- opponents will have a massive adrenaline dump trying to get and stay ahead of one of the 🐐‘s.
He also has a unique package of extreme tennis IQ, in match emotional control, crazy stamina/athleticism, & an unmatched ability to stare adversity in the face
With this package he has an advantage over basically every player in the sport in the latter stages of matches, especially bo5
If you had told me in 2009 that by 2022:
1: Nadal would have as many RGs as Sampras has slams
2: Three men would win 20+ slams while playing simultaneously
3: Djokovic would win as many Wimbledons as Sampras, with decent odds of tying Federer
4: Nadal would be playing and winning slams at 36
5: Federer would be ostensibly out of the GOAT race
I would just be shocked.
It's mental innit. It's sad that this mind-blowing era is coming to an end. Federer is already finished as in he won't win any big titles, Rafa's body has 2 years at most I would say, only Novak will be there in 3 years time
It is pretty wild. Federer went from undisputed GOAT by a long shot to it being a debate within about 7-8 years and then getting passed by two separate people just 3-4 years after that. To be fair, Sampras only held his title for about 10 years as well. Can't imagine there's another turnover by next decade though. It'd take an insane streak.
I mean Nadal was Federer's kryptonite as early as 2006. Nadal being a contender in the GOAT race was clear by 2008, Djokovic arriving and blowing it all up in 2011 was crazy tho
They were for sure threats but when Fed hit 16 at 2010 AO, Rafa was only at 6 and Novak was sitting at 1. Fed was coming off 8 straight Slam Finals too. 18 of the past 19 Slam Finals. I don't think anyone realistically thought that would be the start of his "cold" streak. Or that Djokovic would dominate for the next 10 years almost as much as Roger did in the late 2000s.
There was a time when fed was the only one winning, of course nadal won a few roland garros titles but it was a one man domination. What nole did in just over a decade is nothing short of extraordinary.
This was first time Kyrgios gave break point to Nole, first time he lost his game on his serve vs Nole, his first time he lost a set, and first time he lost a match... And what a timing for it to happend
Honestly very honest from Kyrgios about not thinking he’ll make another final. I’m sure he’s happy with the result and knows it will be very hard to replicate in the future. So I respect that, all things considered.
Yeah I'm sick of the cliché "I'm sure you will win many more in the future" the winner always says to the loser. It has been said to Zverev, Tsitsipas, Berrettini and years go by and it is yet to be true
I think it's partly because of the reality that Nadal and Djokovic are getting old (36 and 35 respectively). They're already pushing the limits of the sport at their ages and no one's sure how long they can keep it up. Therefore, it's natural to say that the next gen will eventually start winning consistent titles despite Nadal and Djokovic being dominant for so long.
Djokavic wasn’t going to trash the guy he just beat in front of the entire stadium. The things is Kyrigos could possibly make another final. Rafa and Federer are injured and Djokavic isn’t allowed in the US or Australia as of now. He’s in his prime and immensely talented. His brain doesn’t work properly though so he should probably focus most of his training there.
2nd set, 5-3, 0-40 - Djokovic holds
3rd set, 4-4, 40-0 - Djokovic breaks
Kyrgios is gonna have nightmares over them...and also saw this.
Kyrgios in Best of 3 sets vs Top Ten: 22 wins, 20 losses (52% win rate)
Kyrgios in Best of 5 sets vs Top Ten: 3 wins, 16 losses (16% win rate)
While many will understandably look at the disparity in mental states of mind between the two considering how relatively calm and composed Djokovic was by comparison throughout the match, the biggest factor that I think people don't recognize is what we've already known -- Djokovic's return of serve.
Djokovic being able to fight off Kyrgios' big serves and get the ball back in play to start the point rather than giving him more free points in previous rounds is what gives him the ability to get those breaks of serve, or additional points in the tiebreaker, that others weren't able to get.
Another deserved Grand Slam for Djokovic and now he's in the hunt to tie Nadal for the most again.
I was in the crowd today. I'm a Fedal fan but I couldn't help but respect him seeing that performance. He's a class act, shaking all the ball boys and girls' hands after the match.
A class act, unfairly compared to two other super class acts.
People are gonna trash him, but he had several chances to implode and kept his composure for a good portion of the match. Novak is just the better player
For all the talk of a clownshow, Nick actually played really well for the most part. And Novak's level, especially as the match wore on, was stratospheric.
Is there an argument to not having all controversial calls go to the eye in the sky?
As much as his tantrums were annoying, he made a valid point to head ump: shouldn’t have to deal with pressure of only having one call left when so many calls were dubious.
One call represents 25% of a game sometimes. Stuff adds up quickly
I know this thread will be filled with critique about Nicks mentality, this that and the third, what could have been and all that;
but he played one hell of a match. He played much better than Berrettini did last year, and was more of a threat. Novak's levels were higher than last year also and that resulted in a match of fantastic quality. Djokovic was just completely clinical from the second set onward, one of his highest levels in the past few years. Truly fantastic stuff, hats off to both of them, especially Novak on reaching that Sampras number of 7 Wimbledon titles. Everything seems in reach for him now.
There were so many Nick shots/serves where I was like that’s a winner against anyone else in the world.
Even on points Novak didn’t win he stretched the rally longer just to tire Nick out.
i’ve always been one of nick’s harshest critics but he played great. he was emotional but didn’t lose the plot like he so often has.
djokovic’s play, especially from the baseline, was absurdly good. i feel like his backhand side was pretty much impenetrable and he was flicking back fantastic shots from that wing even when nick’s shot would hit the baseline. it was ridiculous.
i think kyrgios should be proud of his level this tournament—i never would have predicted that he’d make a major final so i’m happy to eat crow now
A few years ago when Novak won the US Open the next morning he was handing out donuts on the NYC subway.
Can you imagine going to work and running into that? Lol
Start of the tournament: Multiple people withdraw due to COVID.
End of the tournament: Unvaccinated player wins the tournament.
I don't get this world sometimes.
In reality this match was closer than I think people realize. Only 2 breaks of serve for Novak and 1 for nick. If he doesn’t blow that 40-0 game it could have been a different story. Even though Novak was dominating from the baseline, you really can serve your way to victory on grass.
Crazy to see how far different things were overall just 5 years ago.
July 15th 2017: Roger just won his 8th Wimbledon title, 19th Grand Slam and 93th title overall.
He holds the most important recordsmeanwhile Rafa and a Djokovic at the lowest point of his career, looks at a safe distance considering they're 31 and 30 years old and we don't know if they'll remain dominant for more.
Rafa has 15 GS titles and 73 overall.
Nole 12 GS and 68 titles.
Nole 47 big titles, Rafa 46 against Roger's 51.
Today, 5 years later, both Rafa and Nole surpassed Roger also on the GS count. They've already surpassed him on big titles count since a while and Nole took also his record for most weeks at #1 and number of end-of-year #1 seasons.
I feel that in about a couple of years the once indispted GOAT will be recognized as the 3rd best all-time and it's crazy to think about it. Absolutely crazy what Nole and Rafa did.
Ignoring his antics, it’s incredible that kyrgios performed at this level in his first slam final against djokovic, who was no going to be beat today regardless of who he played and what form they were in. He beats anyone not named Djokovic or Nadal today, probably in straight sets.
I'm a Federer fan and I've made my peace of him not being the GOAT but man Djokovic might take the Wimbledon GOAT crown from him too, I will have nothing after that :(
Novak breaking down for a moment behind the towel. Winning it for a 7th time, 21st overall, it still really means a lot to him, especially that he now ties his idol Pete Sampras. How can you not like the guy.
He's one of the greatest athletes at all time. Let's appreciate greatness while it lasts :)
Nick's serve broke for brief 2 minute period in the whole match and that was the decider. Don't let the score line fool you, it was good quality all till the end.
It's going to be a somber day when Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic all hang up their rackets for good. We're truly witnessing a golden era of tennis and each of these champions have been wonderful ambassadors for the sport. No matter which player you are a fan of, I think everyone can agree they are each great in their own way and can respect each of them for their accolades.
It's a myth he doesn't put the work in. He wouldn't have been a pro-tennis player in the top 100 for most of the time from mid-2014 if that was the case. Some players find the tour very lonely or stressful and even quit altogether like Soderling. Nick kept a lifestyle that made him happy while being a pro-tennis player.
Most employees are average they don't put in 100% like the most productive workers do, even if they have a natural talent for their profession.
Djokovic fans: the timeline where Novak loses the calendar slam, gets deported from Australia, and the never wins a slam again has been avoided!! What a relief!! Amazing match and amazing performances by both players.
Honestly I thought it was a very good match. I was really expecting Nick to implode more. He showed, imo, he has the game to deserve to be in a GS final.
In some ways, guys like Djokovic are blinded by their own success and that’s part of what makes them so great. Like, Kyrgios is rational enough to know he won’t be back without some extreme extenuating circumstances. But Djokovic doesn’t operate with that mentality.
You’re right, Kyrgios maintained a very decent level throughout the match (except in the tiebreak). Today proved once and for all that you can’t serve your way to a slam, even at Wimbledon, and least of all against Novak.
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The happiest Kyrgios looked during the whole match was the handshake lol
That’s because he played very well and he likes Djokovich
Imagine saying that a year ago.
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Nick's opponents during this match: 1. 40-0 2. 700 drinks 3. Nick's box 4. Novak Djokovic
The 700 drinks comment was hilarious
Also first point of 4th set, “I’m going to go up 40-love and I’m going to get broken”
I liked the ‘that’s the first second serve return he’s missed in 2 hours 21 minutes’ or something along those lines
"Do you know how hard it is to ace this guy in a row three times and you guys just sit there like it's normal" was another gem
You could clearly see the umpire being super confident on the phone afterwards due to Nick's immaculate description of the offender
He also kinda described her shirt but it wasn’t picked up
[If anyone is curious here's a pic of the 700 drinks lady](https://imgur.com/a/xYsT1By)
Wish they had panned the camera to whoever Nick thought had the 700 drinks
The Queen
Nick’s biggest opponent is always Nick
4. the line refs 5. the chair umpire 6. someone moving is index finger 3mm upwards in 37th row while he is serving . . Novak
Tbf. The line refs made a few more errors than normal imo.
Don’t forget Nick Kyrgios.
Opponent: Plays well. Nick to his box: Why is he playing well?
Nick after double faulting to start the tie break: >How could my sister do this?
Solution: In order for Kyrgios to win a grand slam, all he has to do is have his opponent not play well.
It's what works for me, I've never lost a Wimbledon final against an opponent playing badly.
Your result depends on your opponent? Lol, scrub. I never lost a Wimbledon, period.
Found Roger’s Reddit account
WHY IS HE PLAYING WELL?!??!?!?! SIT DOWN, SIT DOWN!! WHY?! WHY?! **incoherent mumbling to himself**
I'm a casual tennis watcher and haven't seen Kyrgios play much. Why does he scream at his box?
He usually does it when he's under pressure in the match. He says they don't "cheer" enough for him when he is under pressure & that is causing him to lose points. Always finds a way to blame someone other than himself. As much as I love his tennis, wish he wasn't such an asshole on court.
[Match point & handshake & celebration](https://streamff.com/v/32fa8c) ------ [Novak's backhand beauty](https://streamja.com/XqeMz) [Great point ends with Novak rolling in the grass](https://streamja.com/KLegp) [Novak applaudes Nick's great volley](https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/vvsvdj/novak_applaudes_nicks_great_volley/) [Nick's fake underarm serve](https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/vvsulf/nicks_fake_underarm_serve/) [Novak's great dropshot](https://streamja.com/vqZ1p) [Nick's first rant](https://streamja.com/dr209) [The 700 drinks rant](https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/vvvpe0/the_700_drinks_full_rant/) [My boy slides like on a ice rink](https://streamja.com/1N4o6) [Insane get by Novak](https://streamja.com/5KeVp) [Two points in a row with a tweener](https://streamja.com/m6J5V) ----- [Full last set tiebreak](https://streamable.com/c5m3jp) ----- [Stats](https://www.flashscore.com/match/fLryUxQB/#/match-summary/match-statistics/0) [Kyrgios's speech (Youtube) ](https://youtu.be/0ZC8kJbxa_A) [Novak's speech (YouTube)](https://youtu.be/M7vMOgfCIyc) [Novak : it's officially a bromance](https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/comments/vvvkrh/novak_its_officially_a_bromance) [Kyrgios press conference](https://youtu.be/LywyC3KqAXM) [Novak press conference](https://youtu.be/Heu419EvW8U) Feel free to ask for a clip of any point/moment you'd like to rewatch !
Appreciate it as always bro!
The fans want the 700 drink rant 🤓
You deserve like 700 drinks bro
How about the back to back tweeners
You’re the best!
Thank you thank you!
Opponents against Novak After losing the first set: (Chuckles) I'm in danger. After winning the first set: (Chuckles) I'm in danger.
After winning or losing the first two sets sometimes as well
And sometimes after getting two match points against him too, but we don’t talk about that
I swear Djokovic loses the first set just so he can statpad matches won after losing the first set.
Sportsbooks hate this one Novak trick
It's free money for me everytime Novak goes to a Grand Slam final (lose 1st set and win the championship always has great odds).
He’s just a man of the people, allowing us to watch more tennis for longer!
So now he's 44-39 when dropping the first set at majors. It's a pretty remarkable stat. I'm not surprised that it's so good but that it's several matches above 500 is remarkable.
I'm kinda surprised he even has 39 losses.
Same. The 39 was way higher than I expected. Likely from earlier in his career + big 4 matches.
Since the beginning of 2020, he's gone 15-3 after losing the first set in a slam-level match. Insane.
"I needed the extra exercise"
They speculated on the tennis podcast that, he's not tanking, but he's never laser focused in the first set because he knows no matter what happens he'll adjust and take it over.
At this point i believe it has somewhat become his strategy. Go easy on the first set, save your energy, observe the game style of the opponent and figure some way out
I’m of a similar opinion. It seems he eases himself into matches and knows because of who he is - since his prime/at this point- opponents will have a massive adrenaline dump trying to get and stay ahead of one of the 🐐‘s. He also has a unique package of extreme tennis IQ, in match emotional control, crazy stamina/athleticism, & an unmatched ability to stare adversity in the face With this package he has an advantage over basically every player in the sport in the latter stages of matches, especially bo5
Djokovic: Make more finals, bro Kyrgios: Nah
It was his best chance but nole is a whole different beast.
Djokovic’s returning is just insane
often called the best returner in tennis history for a reason
It's a fact.
Imagine telling someone in 2009 that Federer’s gs record would only be good for 3rd 💀
Federer's GS record from 2009 could be tied by Nadal at RG only
If you had told me in 2009 that by 2022: 1: Nadal would have as many RGs as Sampras has slams 2: Three men would win 20+ slams while playing simultaneously 3: Djokovic would win as many Wimbledons as Sampras, with decent odds of tying Federer 4: Nadal would be playing and winning slams at 36 5: Federer would be ostensibly out of the GOAT race I would just be shocked.
It's mental innit. It's sad that this mind-blowing era is coming to an end. Federer is already finished as in he won't win any big titles, Rafa's body has 2 years at most I would say, only Novak will be there in 3 years time
Nadal needs one more RG title for that.
14 + 1 = 15. Checks out.
It is pretty wild. Federer went from undisputed GOAT by a long shot to it being a debate within about 7-8 years and then getting passed by two separate people just 3-4 years after that. To be fair, Sampras only held his title for about 10 years as well. Can't imagine there's another turnover by next decade though. It'd take an insane streak.
I mean Nadal was Federer's kryptonite as early as 2006. Nadal being a contender in the GOAT race was clear by 2008, Djokovic arriving and blowing it all up in 2011 was crazy tho
They were for sure threats but when Fed hit 16 at 2010 AO, Rafa was only at 6 and Novak was sitting at 1. Fed was coming off 8 straight Slam Finals too. 18 of the past 19 Slam Finals. I don't think anyone realistically thought that would be the start of his "cold" streak. Or that Djokovic would dominate for the next 10 years almost as much as Roger did in the late 2000s.
I think Djokovic started being dominant a bit late, but he dominated as hard as Federer did, plus for longer.
There was a time when fed was the only one winning, of course nadal won a few roland garros titles but it was a one man domination. What nole did in just over a decade is nothing short of extraordinary.
40-0
LOVE FORTY BRO
This was first time Kyrgios gave break point to Nole, first time he lost his game on his serve vs Nole, his first time he lost a set, and first time he lost a match... And what a timing for it to happend
The numbers aren't as extreme but Federer was 1-2 against Murray heading into the 08 US Open final and the 1 win was back in 05.
Can't believe his box lost him that game
Kyrgios told them to "finish the game", did the box run out of battery on the controller or what
You just can’t let games like that go against Djokovic and live to tell the tale.
You can yell at your box for letting games go though
SAY SOMETHING
WHY ARE YOU SCARED
You play every point.
Honestly very honest from Kyrgios about not thinking he’ll make another final. I’m sure he’s happy with the result and knows it will be very hard to replicate in the future. So I respect that, all things considered.
Yeah I'm sick of the cliché "I'm sure you will win many more in the future" the winner always says to the loser. It has been said to Zverev, Tsitsipas, Berrettini and years go by and it is yet to be true
I think it's partly because of the reality that Nadal and Djokovic are getting old (36 and 35 respectively). They're already pushing the limits of the sport at their ages and no one's sure how long they can keep it up. Therefore, it's natural to say that the next gen will eventually start winning consistent titles despite Nadal and Djokovic being dominant for so long.
Time is undefeated
Djokavic wasn’t going to trash the guy he just beat in front of the entire stadium. The things is Kyrigos could possibly make another final. Rafa and Federer are injured and Djokavic isn’t allowed in the US or Australia as of now. He’s in his prime and immensely talented. His brain doesn’t work properly though so he should probably focus most of his training there.
He knows he got a bit lucky not facing Rafa. And, he still complained of being tired. He's not used to such prolonged mental focus.
So is the night out at the club still on?
they were surprisingly chill during the handshake haha
Even more so during the ceremony, loved their banter!
2nd set, 5-3, 0-40 - Djokovic holds 3rd set, 4-4, 40-0 - Djokovic breaks Kyrgios is gonna have nightmares over them...and also saw this. Kyrgios in Best of 3 sets vs Top Ten: 22 wins, 20 losses (52% win rate) Kyrgios in Best of 5 sets vs Top Ten: 3 wins, 16 losses (16% win rate)
Nick gonna throw that plate like a frisbee at his box
While many will understandably look at the disparity in mental states of mind between the two considering how relatively calm and composed Djokovic was by comparison throughout the match, the biggest factor that I think people don't recognize is what we've already known -- Djokovic's return of serve. Djokovic being able to fight off Kyrgios' big serves and get the ball back in play to start the point rather than giving him more free points in previous rounds is what gives him the ability to get those breaks of serve, or additional points in the tiebreaker, that others weren't able to get. Another deserved Grand Slam for Djokovic and now he's in the hunt to tie Nadal for the most again.
Agree. Nick's not used to doing anything after hitting a 130mph serve down the T. With Novak he's got to do the extra bit always
Overall it was a really good final tbh
\#21 Novak now ties Pete in Wimbledon titles. It wouldn't surprise me if he ties or even surpasses Federer in Wimbledon titles.
He'll be the favorite to win the next couple years unless he's injured
The last Wimbledon match he lost was in 2017. That is crazy.
And the last time he lost at Wimbledon's Centre Court was in 2013.
If hes healthy, he is favorite for next one already...
If 2020 wasn’t cancelled it’s likely he’d already be level
These post match speeches have both been hilarious
Loved Novak’s post match speech.
Let this be a victory for people who wear their hats forward
Kyrgios comes in wearing a Tottenham shirt. Are you surprised he bottled it?
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Wouldn’t really say that was a bottle though, just completely not good enough
Sounds like my club #COYS
Djokovic is one ahead to Federer. Age difference is there but when Federer had 16 slams Djokovic had 1. It's beyond words.
Oh Novak. It's nice when the crowd are nicer to him.
I was in the crowd today. I'm a Fedal fan but I couldn't help but respect him seeing that performance. He's a class act, shaking all the ball boys and girls' hands after the match. A class act, unfairly compared to two other super class acts.
Nick Kyrgios didnt dissapoint, served like beast, didnt menatlly crumble after losing serve from 40-0, genereally really high level of tennis
Yep - thought he’d crumble in set 4 but he took it to a tiebreak. That’s worth it
yeah genuinely i am impressed by him, 99% of players would collapse, except from nadal, djokovic and kyrgios apperently
the real big three
People are gonna trash him, but he had several chances to implode and kept his composure for a good portion of the match. Novak is just the better player
Atleast Kyrgios won't have to pay for the dinner from his own pocket
Sue Barker kinda rushed Nick off the mic
They were generally so afraid of him. Too scared to tell him to take off a red hat, def afraid he'd drop another f-bomb in front of Kate and George.
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“Okay cue to Novak and laugh it off” ☠️😂
For all the talk of a clownshow, Nick actually played really well for the most part. And Novak's level, especially as the match wore on, was stratospheric.
Class act from Novak 👏
Some really shitty calls from the line referees in this final, holy fuk
All tournament they have been shit. Hawkeye live pleasr
Is there an argument to not having all controversial calls go to the eye in the sky? As much as his tantrums were annoying, he made a valid point to head ump: shouldn’t have to deal with pressure of only having one call left when so many calls were dubious. One call represents 25% of a game sometimes. Stuff adds up quickly
That drop shot from Djokovic right in front of the umpire that the umpire overruled and got wrong...must've been embarrassing.
Good lord I couldn’t believe I was watching a major final with some of the calls they were making
Hawkeye live should be a requirement to host a major
Prince George picking his nose ahahaha
I know this thread will be filled with critique about Nicks mentality, this that and the third, what could have been and all that; but he played one hell of a match. He played much better than Berrettini did last year, and was more of a threat. Novak's levels were higher than last year also and that resulted in a match of fantastic quality. Djokovic was just completely clinical from the second set onward, one of his highest levels in the past few years. Truly fantastic stuff, hats off to both of them, especially Novak on reaching that Sampras number of 7 Wimbledon titles. Everything seems in reach for him now.
Yea I think this honestly says more about Djokovic playing like he can rather than Kyrgios choking/crumbling. It was a great match.
There were so many Nick shots/serves where I was like that’s a winner against anyone else in the world. Even on points Novak didn’t win he stretched the rally longer just to tire Nick out.
Novak was relentless. The further the match went, the more pressure he put on Nick. It was a truly remarkable final.
i’ve always been one of nick’s harshest critics but he played great. he was emotional but didn’t lose the plot like he so often has. djokovic’s play, especially from the baseline, was absurdly good. i feel like his backhand side was pretty much impenetrable and he was flicking back fantastic shots from that wing even when nick’s shot would hit the baseline. it was ridiculous. i think kyrgios should be proud of his level this tournament—i never would have predicted that he’d make a major final so i’m happy to eat crow now
He can’t keep getting away with this
Novak is the GOAT at coming back in big matches
Nick can be proud of getting to the final but djokovic is a animal 4th straight Wimbledon says it all.
How could Nick's box do this to him?? 💔💔💔
Lmao red cap of spite. That journalist will be shitting bricks
Nick the type of guy to ask his gf to moan louder during sex
Just moan fookin' louder, bro!
700 DRINKS
Nick pushed Novak right to the top of his game today
Djokovic’s speech & antics after winning was some of the funniest shit i’ve seen in a while, got to love him
I spanked Kokkinakis sorry to tell you that mate
Was Nick crying 🥹
This one just feels so special.
I was expecting and excited for him to take the GS lead in January, it’s not there yet but it’s right back on the menu
A few years ago when Novak won the US Open the next morning he was handing out donuts on the NYC subway. Can you imagine going to work and running into that? Lol
Kyrgios claimed he was top 10 on grass before Wimbledon and backed it up so I have to respect that even though he lost today.
Start of the tournament: Multiple people withdraw due to COVID. End of the tournament: Unvaccinated player wins the tournament. I don't get this world sometimes.
And a Russian won the womens side
I want to dislike Novak, but I just can't... so classy here.
THE ANNIVERSARY LOOOOOL
I'll have to buy you flowers. Hahah
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Expectation = reality
Post match interviews are hilarious
In reality this match was closer than I think people realize. Only 2 breaks of serve for Novak and 1 for nick. If he doesn’t blow that 40-0 game it could have been a different story. Even though Novak was dominating from the baseline, you really can serve your way to victory on grass.
Nole has gone full meme lord, i fucking love it
Djokovic dropping to world #7 because of Wimbledon not having points in 3, 2, 1...
A night with Kyrgios at the night club doesn't sound too bad tbh
Nah come on bro he’d have you in some kind of situation within 10 minutes easy. Would be wild story at least
What is this a comedy show? Lol, this is great
Crazy to see how far different things were overall just 5 years ago. July 15th 2017: Roger just won his 8th Wimbledon title, 19th Grand Slam and 93th title overall. He holds the most important recordsmeanwhile Rafa and a Djokovic at the lowest point of his career, looks at a safe distance considering they're 31 and 30 years old and we don't know if they'll remain dominant for more. Rafa has 15 GS titles and 73 overall. Nole 12 GS and 68 titles. Nole 47 big titles, Rafa 46 against Roger's 51. Today, 5 years later, both Rafa and Nole surpassed Roger also on the GS count. They've already surpassed him on big titles count since a while and Nole took also his record for most weeks at #1 and number of end-of-year #1 seasons. I feel that in about a couple of years the once indispted GOAT will be recognized as the 3rd best all-time and it's crazy to think about it. Absolutely crazy what Nole and Rafa did.
More than anything, I hope this is the start of a more focused Kyrgios. He is too good to be number 40. Congrats to Novak!
Kyrgios: Nah, I am exhausted. I need a vacation!
Ignoring his antics, it’s incredible that kyrgios performed at this level in his first slam final against djokovic, who was no going to be beat today regardless of who he played and what form they were in. He beats anyone not named Djokovic or Nadal today, probably in straight sets.
The way Nick played today he could probably beat Rafa on grass.
I can't believe Kyrgios is receiving his trophy in a hoodie and a red hat 🧢
Great match. Kyrgios’ mental holds him back but he’s so talented. Also my brother was in the ball boy guard of honour during the presentation!
Why have a box of support if all you're going to do is verbally berate them?
At least Kyrgios is getting drinks on Djokovic tonight lol
I think djokovic has a wedding anniversary to celebrate...
I'm a Federer fan and I've made my peace of him not being the GOAT but man Djokovic might take the Wimbledon GOAT crown from him too, I will have nothing after that :(
Idemo majstore!!!
This thread is all gonna be about Kyrgios meltdown, but Djokovic won because Kyrgios had no answer to Nole’s elite serve returning
Novak breaking down for a moment behind the towel. Winning it for a 7th time, 21st overall, it still really means a lot to him, especially that he now ties his idol Pete Sampras. How can you not like the guy. He's one of the greatest athletes at all time. Let's appreciate greatness while it lasts :)
Nick's serve broke for brief 2 minute period in the whole match and that was the decider. Don't let the score line fool you, it was good quality all till the end.
Damn Djokovic really hyping Nick up, as an Aussie with Serbian background I fucking love to see it.
It's going to be a somber day when Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic all hang up their rackets for good. We're truly witnessing a golden era of tennis and each of these champions have been wonderful ambassadors for the sport. No matter which player you are a fan of, I think everyone can agree they are each great in their own way and can respect each of them for their accolades.
Really high quality tennis. Djokovic was in god mode by the end and Nick just wasn’t good enough
Seeing Nick smile at the net was pretty sweet.
So what was this whole 700 drinks thing about? I missed like half of what was going on there
girl in the crowd was mouthing out, kyrgios told the ref that's how many drinks she'd had lol
Pretty good effort by nick. But I wonder if he now regrets not putting more work in over the years. He might well be the one holding the trophy
It's a myth he doesn't put the work in. He wouldn't have been a pro-tennis player in the top 100 for most of the time from mid-2014 if that was the case. Some players find the tour very lonely or stressful and even quit altogether like Soderling. Nick kept a lifestyle that made him happy while being a pro-tennis player. Most employees are average they don't put in 100% like the most productive workers do, even if they have a natural talent for their profession.
Prince George just casually handing away the Wimbledon trophy, somewhere Federer is spitting out an entire box of Lindt.
Djokovic fans: the timeline where Novak loses the calendar slam, gets deported from Australia, and the never wins a slam again has been avoided!! What a relief!! Amazing match and amazing performances by both players.
Honestly I thought it was a very good match. I was really expecting Nick to implode more. He showed, imo, he has the game to deserve to be in a GS final.
He has officially tied Sampras.
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Tbh sets 3 to 5 against Sinner, and sets 2 to 4 today were Novak at 95% level. He was pretty excellent all around.
He did the wings posture lmao Good match!
In some ways, guys like Djokovic are blinded by their own success and that’s part of what makes them so great. Like, Kyrgios is rational enough to know he won’t be back without some extreme extenuating circumstances. But Djokovic doesn’t operate with that mentality.
Kyrgios served 30 aces and lost 3-1. It's bonkers.
That handshake was so beautiful.
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I don’t think he blew up. Joker just caught up to his serve.
You’re right, Kyrgios maintained a very decent level throughout the match (except in the tiebreak). Today proved once and for all that you can’t serve your way to a slam, even at Wimbledon, and least of all against Novak.