Wimbledon men's final between Novak Djofic vs. Kevin Anderson 15 July 2018, Moscow, Succeeded in winning by Novak Djofik 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3)
In the first set, Djokovic without difficulty gain points from Anderson. This condition can not be separated from the many unforced errors that Anderson did. In total there are 9 mistakes it does. In just 29 minutes alone, Dojokovic finally locked the first set with a score of 6-2 through two break points.
The number of errors committed by Anderson actually not be separated from his physical condition. Before serving the final of the line, the South African played almost 11 hours in the previous two matches, including 6 hours and 36 minutes when she beat John Isner in the semifinals. Fatigue is clearly visible and can be utilized by Djokovic.
The game did not change much when entering the second set. Anderson is still very difficult to serve the attacks without stopping Djokovic from the baseline. At 2-5, Anderson had time to fight, but after failing to win as many as 15 strokes, Djokovic closed the second set through a service winner.
Not wanting to be constantly pressured, Anderson fought in the third set. This time his blows got sharper, his return was accurate, and he was getting more and more fond of chasing the Djokovic blows that were pointed at every corner. The result is satisfactory, Anderson can make a comeback.
Anderson's resurgence had made Djokovic lose the rhythm of his game and was forced to undergo tie break after Anderson's punch can not be returned. However, with all his experience and mental strength, Djokovic closed the set three with a 7-6 victory after Anderson's blow over the net.
With this victory Djofic won the 13th major trophy, the fourth highest total in men's tennis history, seeded by Roger Federer 20, Rafael Nadal 17 and his childhood idol Pete Sampras '14. Djokovic is the first since he finished his Grand Slam career at the 2016 French Open.
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