Djokovic dominates Nadal to be worthy champion Novak Djokovic underlined his new status as the world's top tennis player by shattering Rafael Nadal's winning streak at Wimbledon to add his own name to the roll of honour at The Championships for the first time.
Djokovic outplayed me, admits Nadal Rafael Nadal took his defeat well, admitting he had been outplayed by Novak Djokovic and had not been as aggressive as usual. "I had to play better to win, and I didn't," he said. "I lost because I am playing against the best player of the moment."
Cool Kvitova proves a charming champion Petra Kvitova was ruthless as she powered to victory in her first Grand Slam final - but afterwards she was all sweetness and light as she basked in the joy of being Wimbledon's most unexpected ladies' singles champion for many years.
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Thank you and goodbye from Wimbledon 2011Sunday, 3 July 2011 19:22 Thanks very much to everyone who has logged into the as it happens over the Wimbledon fortnight. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster, we’ve had some great matches, great stories and two new singles champions. It’s always sad at the end of another Championships. I cannot wait for next year and am starting to count down the days until Wimbledon 2012. Until then, thank you and goodbye.
What's with the white towel, Novak?03 July 03:56 PMAn appeal to all who are following the men's singles final. What is it with Djokovic and the white towel? Is it a lucky towel? A comfort blanket? A replacement for his absent snow-white toy poodle?
Winners' names carved with pride03 July 02:42 PMIn an inner sanctum of the All England Clubhouse, Roman Zoltowski is poised for action with an array of miniature chisels.