Definitely easier to overcome certain obstacles and situations in the match when you have people supporting you and being there for you.” “Obviously it's not secret that any player would like to have people backing him during the match because in the end of the day this could make a quite big difference with how you feel mentally. “I did definitely feel support and feel love from the crowd today, so I'm very grateful for that,” Djokovic said. But Djokovic had his own supporters who got behind him on Centre Court as he closed in on the trophy, which put him in a tie with Pete Sampras and William Renshaw for second-most Wimbledon men’s singles titles in history behind Roger Federer. Kyrgios has proven a fan favourite around the world with his unpredictable game, which features everything from underarm serves to tweeners. As I always am, I'm very inspired to play my best tennis in London.” “I liked my chance coming into Wimbledon. But Rome, Paris, I was already playing the tennis that I want to play, that puts me in a position to compete for the greatest titles. “I came off from Paris from a tough and also emotional loss against Nadal that obviously was disappointing. I felt like each year I've been improving my tennis on grass,” Djokovic said. “Coming into Wimbledon, I felt good for my tennis because I've won three titles in a row here prior to this year. The 35-year-old has now won four straight Wimbledon titles and has not lost a completed match at the tournament since the third round in 2016 against Sam Querrey. That did not spoil the Serbian’s confidence, though. Entering this edition of The Championships, however, he had only claimed one trophy for the season. This time one year ago, Djokovic earned his third major of the 2021 season and positioned himself for a run at the Grand Slam - lifting all four major trophies in a calendar year. Of course, having family and close people in my life here to share this victory with them, it was beautiful.” In contrary, actually every time feels a bit different, special in its own way. “I don't take any wins for granted, and particularly not Wimbledon. I've said it many times, this tournament is extra special for me because it has been the first tournament that I've ever watched as a kid that got me to start playing tennis,” Djokovic said. “Obviously over the moon with joy and happiness of experiencing this moment once again. Djokovic claimed his first major title of the season and his 21st Grand Slam overall by defeating Nick Kyrgios in an exciting four-set final.
On this occasion, that bite was extra sweet. Just moments after securing another Wimbledon title, the Serbian knelt down, pulled a piece of grass from the court and tasted his victory.
It was a familiar scene on Centre Court Sunday.
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