Novak Djokovic holds off Nick Kyrgios to win Wimbledon 2022 title

SMA NEWS – LONDON
Novak Djokovic defeated Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) in the Wimbledon 2022 final on Sunday. This is his seventh Wimbledon title, and fourth consecutive.
This was also his 21st major title, which puts him within one trophy of Rafael Nadal’s record of 22. At 35 years, 49 days, Djokovic is now the second oldest player to win the Wimbledon men’s title in the Open Era. Roger Federer’s win in 2017 still makes the Swiss veteran the oldest.
“My first image of tennis was grass and Wimbledon. I always dreamed of coming here,” Djokovic said on Centre Court after the match. “Realizing a childhood dream and winning this trophy, every single time it gets more meaningful and special. I’m really blessed and thankful to be standing here with the trophy.”
The next Grand Slam is the US Open starting Aug. 29. Djokovic’s participation is still in question because he has yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Earlier in the season, he was not allowed to play in the Australian Open and was deported because of his unvaccinated status.