The Wildest Wimbledon in Recent Memory
The tournament boasted chaotic early matches, a record-long slugfest, and a monumental comeback for Novak Djokovic.
The wildest Wimbledon in recent memory ended with Novak Djokovic playing against type. Over the years Djokovic, 31, has become as much defined by his 13 Grand Slam titles as by the exuberant manner in which he’s given to celebrate them. But when Kevin Anderson dumped one last forehand into the net on match point to cinch a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) victory for Djokovic, there was no roaring at the heavens or wallowing on Centre Court for the Serb. There was only relief as Djokovic exhaled sharply and crouched down with his racket under the crushing weight of.
