Novak Djokovic earns seventh Wimbledon crown after beating Nick Kyrgios

Novak Djokovic earned his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title and seventh overall as he defeated Nick Kyrgios on Centre Court on Sunday.

The world number one secured his 21st Grand Slam title to move ahead of Roger Federer and just one behind Rafael Nadal on the all-time list, with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-3) victory.

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Kyrgios, appearing in his first ever Grand Slam final, impressed with some quality play in the opening set, breaking Djokovic in the fifth game and clinched it with a seventh ace of the match.

Djokovic though, battled back like he had done throughout the tournament after going a set behind, and wore Kyrgios down with some sensational returns of serve, and dominance from the baseline.

The Serb broke the Kyrgios serve for the first time in their three meetings to lead 3-1 in the second set, and the Australian began his usual venting to his team in the support box.

Kyrgios did have four break points at 3-5, but could not take any of the opportunities, as Djokovic levelled the match up.

A crazy event in the fifth game of the third set saw Kyrgios receive a code violation for swearing, after a spectator called out before his second serve. He then demanded to the umpire for them to be ejected.

In the ninth game, Djokovic won five successive points from 40-0 down, to break, and serve for the third set, which he did expertly.

A tight fourth set with strong service holds from both players saw it enter a tie-break, but Djokovic breezed through it 7-3, to claim yet another Grand Slam title.

Speaking to the BBC on court Djokovic said: "Nick, you'll be back, not just at Wimbledon but in the finals. I know that it's tough to find consolation words after a tough loss like this, you showed why you deserve to be one of the best players in the world, particularly on this surface."

Djokovic added: "I really respect you a lot, I think that you are a phenomenal tennis player, athlete and an amazing talent. You've been hearing that for many years, but now everything is starting to come together for you.

"I'm sure we're going to see lots of you in later stages of Grand Slams. I never thought I'd say so many nice things about you, considering the relationship."