Novak Djokovic triumphs over Nick Kyrigos at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic maintained his stranglehold on Wimbledon by beating a frustrated Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth consecutive title and 21st grand slam crown.

The Serbian has now won seven of the last 11 titles at the All England Club, equalling Pete Sampras’ tally and closing to within one of both Roger Federer’s men’s singles record here and Rafael Nadal’s overall mark.

It has been a difficult season for Djokovic but he has once again been able to rely on the lawns of Centre Court to bring the best out of him after securing a 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6 (3) victory.

The pair shook hands warmly at the net before Djokovic stood in the court with his arms aloft, ahead of kneeling down to eat a blade of grass and then striking his ‘superman’ pose.

The 35-year-old then climbed up to the players’ box to celebrate with his team, including coach Goran Ivanisevic.

After donning his red baseball cap – in a probable breach of the strict Wimbledon dress code – to collect the runners-up trophy from the Duchess of Cambridge, Kyrgios said: “He’s a bit of a god. I thought I played well.

“To all the ball kids, umpires – I know we have a tough relationship – thank you for putting up with me. And the crowd have been amazing.”

Asked by presenter Sue Barker if he had got taste for more grand slam finals, he said: “Absolutely not, I’m so tired.

“Myself and my team are all exhausted. I need a well-earned vacation. I’m really happy with this result, the best of my career. Maybe one day I’ll be back.”