The Duke and Duchess Cambridge absolutely enjoyed watching this year’s Wimbledon final and congratulated Novak Djokovic on winning his seventh title at The Championships. On Sunday, Djokovic defeated Nick Kyrgios 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6 (3) to win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title.
Traditionally, the Royal Family attends the Wimbledon final. This year, eight-year-old Prince George made his Wimbledon debut as he also witnessed Djokovic winning his seventh title at The All England Club. “Another year, another incredible tournament here Wimbledon.
Congratulations to Novak Djokovic on becoming Men’s singles Champion & to all the players who participated over the past two weeks. Last but not least, to the staff, team & community who make this special event happen,” The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tweet read.
Another year, another incredible tournament here @Wimbledon
Congratulations to @DjokerNole on becoming Men’s singles Champion & to all the players who participated over the past two weeks. Last but not least, to the staff, team & community who make this special event happen 👏🎾 pic.twitter.com/VLIWkn8kPy — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) July 10, 2022
Djokovic on the verge of tying Roger Federer’s record
Djokovic, 35, lifted his first Wimbledon title 11 years ago in 2011.
Now, Djokovic is a seven-time Wimbledon champion and one Wimbledon title away from tying Federer’s all-time record of eight titles at The Championships. “I have lost words for what this tournament, this trophy means to me, my team, my family,” Djokovic said on-court, per the ATP website.
“I’ve said this many times. It always has been and always will be the most special tournament in my heart, the one that motivated me, inspired me to start playing tennis in a small mountain resort in Serbia where my parents used to run a restaurant.
I was four or five years old and I saw Pete Sampras win his first Wimbledon in 1992. I asked my Dad and Mum to buy me a racquet, and my first image of tennis was grass and Wimbledon. I always dreamed of coming here, just playing in this court, and then realising the childhood dream of winning this trophy.
Every single time it gets more meaningful and more special, so I’m very blessed and very thankful to be standing here with the trophy”.
