Novak Djokovic said he would make good on his deal to buy Nick Kyrgios drinks and dinner when he beat the Australian to claim a fourth consecutive Wimbledon title on Sunday. The 35-year-old remained ice-cold on a scorching hot afternoon as he absorbed some early talent from Maverick Kyrgios to come back from a set and win 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3).
The 27-year-old Kyrgios, who won his first Grand Slam final with his unique mix of shot-making and verbal diarrhea, described Djokovic as a god after losing the three-hour contest. In the build-up to the final, the players, who had previously had a tumultuous relationship, were all peace and harmony with a deal being made to buy dinner for the winner, although Kyrgios suggested that they “go crazy at a club”. “.
“I don’t know if we’re going to do it tonight or some other night,” A beaming Djokovic, now the owner of seven Wimbledon and 21 Grand Slam titles, said in court after his trademark celebration of eating a few blades of grass. “It’s the start of an amazing relationship between us off the court as well. I didn’t answer (the nightclub invitation) because my wife was sitting next to me. Let’s start with dinner and drinks and see.” “
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With wife Jelena and young daughter Tara in the box, Djokovic then revealed that it was their wedding anniversary so Kyrgios may have to wait a little longer for his night out. Kyrgios gave a tough fight to Djokovic but couldn’t stop the 35-year-old Serb from taking his first Grand Slam title for a year – a crucial service game dropped late in the third set proved costly for the world number 40 Happened.
“Congratulations to you and your team on a wonderful tournament, I wish you the best of luck I really have a lot of respect for you,” Djokovic said. “I think you’re a phenomenal tennis player and athlete and amazing talent.
“You’ve been hearing all this for many years but now you know everything is starting to come together for you. I’m sure we’ll see a lot of you in the later stages of the Grand Slam.
“I never thought I was going to say so many nice things about you looking at the relationship. It’s officially a bromance.”
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Kyrgios, who fell short of becoming the first Australian man to win a Grand Slam in 20 years, said he did not know whether he would return to the Wimbledon final, adding that he only wanted to take a break.
“He’s a little god, I ain’t gonna lie,” Kyrgios said.
“I thought I played well. It’s been an amazing two weeks for me personally. Really happy with the result, probably the best of my career and hopefully one day I’ll be here again, but I don’t know about it.” I do not know .”