Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon 2022 Final Highlights: Djokovic wins 21st Grand Slam, 7th Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon 2022 Men’s Singles Final Highlights: Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) to win his 7th Wimbledon title. Follow Live score and updates of the of the blockbuster Wimbledon 2022 Final between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios on Centre Court.

Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon 2022 Men’s Singles Final Live Score (AP)

Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon 2022 Men’s Singles Final Highlights: Novak Djokovic beat unseeded Australian Nick Kyrgios 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) to win his seventh Wimbledon title. The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21. Djokovic raced out to a 6-1 lead in the fourth-set tiebreaker and converted his third match point when Kyrgios netted a backhand. It is Djokovic’s 21st Grand Slam title overall, putting him one behind record-holder Rafael Nadal. Only Roger Federer has won more Wimbledon titles, with eight. Kyrgios was playing in his first Grand Slam final. 

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• 10 Jul 2022, 10:03:57 PM IST

  Djokovic speaks…

  “Nick, you’ll be back. Not just in Wimbledon but in many finals. You showed why you are one of the best players in the world. Congrats to you and your team. I wish you all the best, man. I really think you are an amazing talent. I never thought I’m going to say so many nice things about you, considering the relationship! OK, it’s officially a bromance! Hopefully this is the start of a wonderful friendship. Let’s start with dinner and drinks and we will see.

  "I lost words for what this trophy means. It has always been and always will be the most special tournament. Realising a childhood dream in winning this trophy. Every year it gets more meaningful, I am really blessed. The most special court in the world. I am extremely happy and grateful to be here.”

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:57:04 PM IST

  Nick Kyrgios speaks…

  “Yeah, he’s a bit of a god, I thought I had played well. I want to congratulate Novak, I don’t how now many times he was won it. And thank the umpires and ball girls and ball boys, i know we have a tough relationship at times. I am so tired. Our team has played so much tennis. I am really happy, it’s the best result of my career so far. Maybe I will be back again, maybe not.”

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:48:02 PM IST

  Centre Court arises for Novak Djokovic, once again

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:45:14 PM IST

  A 4TH IN A ROW for the Serb

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:41:40 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Djokovic WINS 21st SLAM, 7th Wimbledon title

  Djokovic beat Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) to claim his 21st Slam and 7th Wimbledon title. 

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:38:55 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Djokovic just moments away

  Forehand from Kyrgios goes long and Djokovic takes two point lead. Then goes 5-1 up. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:36:44 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: 2-1 Djokovic leads

  Attempted ace goes wrong and Djokovic goes 0-1 up. Forehand error and it's 2-1 for him. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:33:08 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Time for the tie-breaker

  The backhand slice from Djokovic sails long and Kyrgios is pumped. Djokovic then goes 30-15 up. The Serb then errs on his backhand down the line return. Djokovic holds. Time for the tie-breaker

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:28:28 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Nail-biter this is

  Bold drop shot from Kyrgios and Djokovic fails to return it. Serve and volley goes wrong as Djokovic gets the backhand return perfect. Kyrgios gets the volley right and he goes 30-15 up. That drop shot from Kyrgios could have been threatening but Djokovic errs. Umpire gets it wrong, Kyrgios doesn't challenge and Djokovic capitalises. Ace to hold. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 5-6 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:22:52 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: This 4th set is getting tighter

  Double fault from Djokovic to start with. Kyrgios tries to do something different there…errs. And then Djokovic gets an ace in. 30-15. Another forehand error from Kyrgios. The Aussie then executes a superb backhand return off Djokovic's second serve. Djokovic holds eventually. 

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 5-5 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:18:03 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Big hold from Kyrgios

  Stumbles, but reaches, makes contact and gets the ball sail over the net and past Kyrgios. Superb, superb effort from Djokovic. 30-15 now. Makes it 30-all with an impressive return that gets Kyrgios going the wrong way. Ace to give Kyrgios some respite. Holds eventually. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 4-5 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:14:45 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Djokovic looks to close in

  Two huge serves, one forehand error from Kyrgios and Djokovic goes 40-0 up. Holds. 

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 4-4 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:10:28 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Unhappy Kyrgios holds

  Ace and then double fault. 15-all. Gets the volley right this time and makes it 40-15. Ace to hold, wait…umpires calls ‘late service’ and Kyrgios is unhappy. Holds eventually.

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 3-4 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:07:09 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Djokovic keeps the pressure on

  Three huge serves from Djokovic and he goes 40-0 up. Holds to love with the bit of help from the net.

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 3-3 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:03:55 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Kyrgios keeping himself in the contest

  Kyrgios goes up 40-0 before erring on the tweener and then on the drop shot. Eventually holds

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 2-3 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 09:01:50 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Djokovic holds

   

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 2-2 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:55:56 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Another hold from Kyrgios

  Another hold for Kyrgios. He needs more such good serves to keep himself alive in the final. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 1-2 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:53:16 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Both hold serve to start 4th set

  Comfortable hold from Kyrgios at the start of the 4th set. And so from Djokovic. 

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 1-1 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:40:33 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Djokovic wins 3rd set

  Djokovic comfortably holds to take the third set 6-4 and stand a set away from defending his title for the fourth time in a row. 

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:35:34 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Djokovic breaks

  Ace to start. 21st in the match. Incredible 75 per cent first serves in. 22nd ace follows. Another big serve follows. Kyrgios looks to serve and volley, but errs as Djokovic makes it 40-15. And error off Kyrgios at the net. Djokovic eventually forces a deuce. Kyrgios looking frustrated. Djokovic breaks. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 5-4 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:30:52 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: That was quick!

  Djokovic goes 40-0 up and then holds to love. 

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 4-4 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:27:31 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Kyrgios keeps the pressure on

  Ace to start. Double fault next. Superb forehand winner from Djokovic then. And back to ace again. 30-all. Ace again and this time Djokovic falls while trying to return it. Holds. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 3-4 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:23:33 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Djokovic remains focused

  Djokovic remains focused and doesn't get drawn into these mind games. Goes 30-up quickly and then 40-0. Double fault follows. Holds to 15

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 3-3 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:19:35 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Kyrgios unhappy, complains to the umpire

  Kyrgios responds to the lob shot with a tweener and Djokovic errs at the net. Rare failure from Djokovic. Another tweener, this time tries to lob, but Djokovic volleys it hard to draw an error of Kyrgios. Ace from Kyrgios next. Wonderful crosscourt forehand return from Kyrgios, catches Djokovic off balance. 40-15. Double fault and a deuce. Kyrgios is unhappy with the umpire. Ace to gain advantage. 16th ace in the match. 17th follows. Holds. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 2-3 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:13:37 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Djokovic remains in the match

  An excellent return from Djokovic, off the backhand and it's 40-15 for the Serb. Holds eventually. 

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 2-2 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:08:43 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Kyrgios leads 3rd set

  Ace to start before Djokovic gets Kyrgios off balance with a drop shot. Kyrgios then quickly goes 40-15 up before Djokovic gains a point of a double fault from Kyrgios. Superb forehand return from Djokovic leaves Kyrgios frustrated with himself again. Gains advantage with a huge serve. 125mph on second serve! Ace to hold. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 1-2 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 08:03:40 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Djokovic holds

  Superb volley from Kyrgios…came out of nowhere and Djokovic applauds. Ace from Djokovic and he makes it 30-15. Kyrgios with another great opportunity, but messes up. He is furious with himself. Djokovic holds. 

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3, 1-1 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:59:02 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: What a hold!

  Kyrgios goes for the tweener, but the return rams the net. 15-all. Kyrgios is losing focus. Concedes another point of a poor return. Needs more of those big serves. There it goes. 30-all. Drop shot executed and draws Djokovic forward and he slices one over the net. Kyrgios errs on return. But Kyrgios pulls one back with an aggressive set of play. Deuce. Clever play from Kyrgios to deny the break point conversion and then comes out on top with advantage. Ace to hold. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 6-3, 0-1 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:50:56 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Huge hold for Djokovic and he wins the 2nd set

  Double fault to start with. Sensational passing shot from Kyrgios and the crowd erupts. Triple break point advantage for Kyrgios. Djokovic pulls one back and then another and then another. Deuce. Superb effort from Djokovic. Forehand error from Djokovic and advantage for Kyrgios. The Aussie looks to pull off another one of that stunner at the net but fails. Bold move from Djokovic. Deuce again. Kyrgios is losing it and Djokovic capitalises. Advantage for the Serb. Holds.

  Djokovic* 4-6, 6-3 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:43:30 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Djokovic to serve for the set

  What an ace! 30-15 up for Kyrgios. The forehand return from Kyrgios rams the net and Djokovic makes it 30-all. A huge serve from Kyrgios and it's 40-30. Holds. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 5-3 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:39:08 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Djokovic closes in on 2nd set

  Brilliant crosscourt forehand return from Kyrgios and he draws an error off Djokovic. Another impressive return…off the backhand now from Kyrgios. Djokovic pulls one back with a huge serve down the T and the another wide towards the forehand side of Kyrgios. 40-3-0 for the Serb. Holds. 

  Djokovic* 4-6, 5-2 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:35:33 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Kyrgios holds to keep 2nd set alive

  A first double fault from Kyrgios. 15-all. Follows it up with a huge serve and then a good second serve as well on the next point. Ace to hold. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 4-2 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:31:45 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score:  Djokovic establishes lead in 2nd set

  A double fault from Djokovic makes it 15-30 for Kyrgios. The Aussies pulls another back to make it 30-40. Finds the volley and Kyrgios forces a deuce. Forehand error from the Aussie and Djokovic gains advantage. Holds. 

  Djokovic* 4-6, 4-1 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:26:00 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Djokovic breaks early

  And Djokovic, for the first time ever in his career, has broken Kyrgios' serve. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 3-1 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:22:38 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Huge hold from Djokovic

  Wonderful passing shot off the backhand from Kyrgios and he makes it 15-all. Forehand error from Djokovic, 30-all. Djokovic seems to targeting Kyrgios' backhand and draws an error at the end of the long rally. Superb drop shot, clever one indeed and he holds.

  Djokovic* 4-6, 2-1 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:18:04 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Kyrgios holds

  Three huge serves and Kyrgios goes 40-15. Holds comfortably. 

  Djokovic 4-6, 1-1 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:15:32 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: No signs of panic from Djokovic

  Djokovic holds to love

  Djokovic* 4-6, 1-0 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:11:40 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: What a start from Kyrgios!

  Kyrgios starts off with an ace. Effortless power! Couple of slices from the two and one from Djokovic hits the net. Kyrgios wants to serve and volley, but the sliced return off the backhand goes over the line. Outstanding 2nd serve…Djokovic frustrated. That was 122 mph! Poor return from Kyrgios and break point opportunity for Djokovic. Ace to gain advantage. Holds and first set goes to Kyrgios

  Djokovic 4-6 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:06:13 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Djokovic keeps the set alive

  Djokovic holds to love. Another quick service game. 

  Djokovic* 4-5 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:04:32 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Just a minute- long service game!

  Three big serves to start with for Kyrgios. Ace to hold.

  Djokovic 3-5 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:01:34 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Djokovic holds to love

  Serve and volley - Djokovic takes the first point. Kyrgios with some tricks, but fails on both chances. Holds with an ace

  Djokovic* 3-4 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 07:00:00 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Kyrgios establishes lead

  With his fourth ace of the match, Kyrgios goes 30-0 up and then holds

  Djokovic 2-4 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 06:56:52 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Kyrgios breaks

  Drop shot executed cleverly and Kyrgios makes it 15-all and then goes 30-15 up following a forehand error from Djokovic. The second serve was tight and Kyrgios feasted on it. Break point advantage for Kyrgios. Superb return from Djokovic. Double Fault and Kyrgios breaks

  Djokovic* 2-3 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 06:52:18 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Kyrgios holds to love

  Kyrgios quickly goes 40-0 up with three huge serves. Ace to hold. 

  Djokovic 2-2 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 06:49:35 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Second successive service game from Djokovic

  Kyrgios wants to bring his show to the Centre Court. He went a far too much on the first point, but bagged the second. Djokovic then goes 30-15 up with an ace. Holds. 

  Djokovic* 2-1 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 06:46:34 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Good start from Kyrgios

  Couple of long exchanges and Kyrgios wins both of them. Encouraging signs indeed! 133mph second serve!! Woow! And there comes the underarm serve but Djokovic escapes. The Serb looks for the drop shot, but errs at the net. Hold for Kyrgios. 

  Djokovic 1-1 Kyrgios*

• 10 Jul 2022, 06:43:02 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: Comfortable hold from Djokovic

  Ohhh…double fault to start from Djokovic. Two big serves and Djokovic goes 30-15 up. The forehand then goes long- from Djokovic before he pulls one back with another huge serve. Holds

  Djokovic* 1-0 Kyrgios

• 10 Jul 2022, 06:39:41 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score: Let the firework begin!

  The blockbuster finale gets underway on Centre Court. Will it be Kyrgios' first or Djokovic's 21st? 

   

• 10 Jul 2022, 06:33:33 PM IST

  Novak Djokovic vs Nick Kyrgios Live Score: TOSS TIME

  Nick Kyrgios wins toss, opts to receive. So Novak Djokovic will serve first

• 10 Jul 2022, 06:30:41 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2022 Final Live Score:  Players make their way through

  Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios make their way through to the Centre Court amid a loud cheer.