Novak Djokovic accomplished his third Grand Slam title Sunday, beating defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 in the Wimbledon men's title match.
It was Djokovic's 50th win in 51 matches and his fifth win over Nadal this year.
He became the first Serbian man to hold the Wimbledon title in his hand, achieving his third career Grand Slam title after previously winning two Australian Open victories.
It's hard to describe with any words except that it's the best, most special day of my life, he told the BBC. This is my favorite tournament and the tournament I always dreamed of winning.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their men's singles final match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.ReutersRafael Nadal of Spain (BOTTOM) serves to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's singles final match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011.ReutersRafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011.ReutersNovak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011.ReutersNovak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011.ReutersRafael Nadal of Spain (FRONT) hits a return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's singles final match against at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011.ReutersNovak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011.Reuters
