Wimbledon 2018 final LIVE: Novak Djokovic beats Kevin Anderson to win fourth title - latest reaction from All England Club
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Your support makes all the difference.Novak Djokovic has won his fourth Wimbledon title today after he beat Kevin Anderson in the men’s singles final.
Both finalists played record-breaking, energy-sapping five-set semi-finals to reach the tournament's finale. But Anderson's six-hour-36-minute duel with John Isner at least finished on the day it started on Friday.
Djokovic's thriller against long-time rival Rafael Nadal lasted a mere five hours 15 minutes, but only three sets of that could be completed before the Wimbledon curfew at 11 pm on Friday, and the pair had to come back on Saturday to finish off before the women's final.
But the Serb had enough in the tank to see off the South African in three sets.
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Kevin Anderson 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic
5-5
Djokovic saves himself with a strong serve which Anderson sends straight back into the net. We could head to a tie break.
Kevin Anderson* 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic
6-5
Anderson storms to a 6-5 lead, not dropping a point as he takes the set to 6-5.
Kevin Anderson 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic
6-5
A time out has arrived at possibly the worst time as we enjoy the most gripping part of the match. Anderson has worked out how to get Djokovic moving into areas he doesn't want to be and playing shots in a defensive mindset.
Kevin Anderson 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic*
6-5
Here we go, Djokovic serving to save the set.
Kevin Anderson 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic*
6-5
Anderson comes shot and delivers a lovely back hand slice across the court. 15-15
Kevin Anderson 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic
6-5
Two set points for Anderson. He hits the first into the net, and Djokovic saves the second with a well calculated forehand to his right.
Kevin Anderson 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic
6-5
We go to deuce and Anderson takes the advantage as Djokovic scrambles to return a powerful effort. His fifth set point.
Kevin Anderson 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic
6-5
Back to deuce. Djokovic saves himself with a smart return, then Anderson loses a point with an over-hit effort.
Kevin Anderson 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic
6-6
Djokovic is taking his time as we go back to deuce. A long rally ends with Djokovic picking out the right corner and a well placed shot avoids Anderson who came close to meet it. Djokovic wins the game with an ace. To a tie-break we go!
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