Djoker laughs again on grass

london, july 17

Novak Djokovic claimed a fourth Wimbledon title in ruthless fashion as he beat giant South African Kevin Anderson 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) on a sweltering Centre Court.
After the monumental drama provided by both men’s semifinals, the two longest in Wimbledon history, the showpiece proved something of an anti-climax as Djokovic ended a two-year Grand Slam title drought. Anderson had spent 21 hours on court to reach his first Wimbledon final and his tank appeared to be empty in the opening two sets as a clinical Djokovic dominated.
Djokovic, who had been required to finish his epic semifinal with Rafael Nadal on Saturday, lost some intensity at times in the third set and saved five set points as Anderson hinted at an improbable comeback. But he forged ahead in the tiebreak and could celebrate a 13th Grand Slam title when Anderson netted a return.
Djokovic, who had suffered a dip in form and fitness in the past two years and was seeded only 12th for the championships, made only 13 unforced errors in the final as he offered more evidence that he is back to his best.
“It feels amazing because for the first time in my life I have someone screaming ‘Daddy Daddy’,” Djokovic said on court as he cradled the trophy with son Stefan having joined the rest of his family and entourage.
“This was my first Grand Slam final for a couple of years and there is no better place to make a comeback. Congratulations to Kevin, he has had an incredible run.”
Mike Bryan wins first Slam without brother
Mike Bryan found himself a suitable backup partner for Wimbledon and the result was a record-tying 17th Grand Slam men’s doubles title — and his first without his twin brother. Bryan teamed with Jack Sock for only their second tournament together, and the American duo edged Raven Klaasen of South Africa and Michael Venus of New Zealand 6-3 6-7 (7) 6-3 5-7 7-5. The 40-year-old Bryan is the oldest man in the Open era to win the doubles title at the All England Club.
Krejcikova dedicates doubles title to Novotna
Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova, the two 22-year-olds from the Czech Republic, won their second successive Grand Slam title with a 6-4 4-6 6-0 victory over Kveta Peschke and Nicole Melichar. But there was a piece of history that was poignant for Krejcikova. Their title came exactly 20 years after her mentor Jana Novotna won the Wimbledon title. Novotna died from ovarian cancer in November last year. Krejcikova blew a kiss to the sky following the match. “I think she would be really proud,” Krejcikova said.