The outcome seemed more than likely since his victory at Roland Garros, it had become inevitable after the announcement of Rafael Nadal's package.
Novak Djokovic won his sixth Wimbledon title on Sunday.
Without offending the returning Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic was scheduled to glean his twentieth Grand Slam title on July 11, synonymous with entry into the famous "club of 20" alongside the two other legends of the circuit mentioned above.
Author of a hitherto perfect season, the youngest of the three lords of tennis swept the Italian Matteo Berrettini (6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3) in front of a Center Court still not acquired at its cause.
At 34, he could therefore burn priority to Nadal and Federer from September at the US Open.
"That means none of us is going to stop there!"
Rafa and Roger are legends.
They are the two greatest players that I have faced and it is thanks to them that I am here ”, preferred to insist the Serbian after his coronation.
"At the beginning, I lost most of the important games against them and there was a turning point at the end of 2010. Since 2011, it's an incredible road that opens before me".
Congratulations from "RodGER"
Since 2011, in fact, Nole has won 19 Majors (the first was in 2008 in Australia).
During this span, Nadal won 11 and Federer 4. When the Serbian reached his very first Grand Slam final at the 2007 US Open, the record for major titles was held by Pete Sampras who had 14. At l At the time, this record seemed inaccessible.
“Congratulations Novak on your 20th Major.
I am proud to be able to play at such an incredible time in terms of tennis champions.
Extraordinary performance, well done!
"Federer immediately commented on social media.
Congrats Novak on your 20th major.
I'm proud to have the opportunity to play in a special era of tennis champions.
Wonderful performance, well done!
- Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) July 11, 2021
With the first three trophies in his pocket, Djokovic has already achieved the third Petit Slam of his career and can now aim in September at the US Open for the Grand Slam in a calendar year that only Rod Laver (1969) has achieved in the Open era (since 1968).
All on a possible "Golden Slam" in the event of Olympic success in Tokyo.
Three men at the top of the major pyramid
Roger Federer, 39
- First title at Wimbledon in 2003, last in Australia in 2018
- Summary: Australian Open (6), Roland-Garros (1), Wimbledon (8), US Open (5).
Rafael Nadal, 35 years old
- First title at Roland-Garros in 2005, last at Roland-Garros in 2020
- Summary: Australian Open (1), Roland-Garros (13), Wimbledon (2), US Open (4)
Novak Djokovic, 34
- First title in Australia in 2008, last at Wimbledon 2021
- Summary: Australian Open (9), Roland-Garros (2), Wimbledon (6), US Open (3)