By Associated Press - Sunday, July 15, 2018

LONDON (AP) - A quick look at Wimbledon:

THE MEN’S SINGLES FINAL

Novak Djokovic is back at his best and the Wimbledon champion for a fourth time, grabbing a lead right away against a weary Kevin Anderson in the final and winning 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) on Sunday. Anderson nearly managed to extend the match, holding five set points to force a fourth set. Djokovic held steady, saving all five of those, then was as superior in the tiebreaker as he was most of the sun-drenched afternoon. It is Djokovic’s 13th major trophy, the fourth-highest total in the history of men’s tennis.

SUNDAY’S WEATHER

Sunny. High of 86 degrees (30 Celsius).

SUNDAY’S KEY RESULTS

Men’s final: No. 12 Novak Djokovic beat No. 8 Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3).

Mixed doubles final: No. 11 Alexander Peya and Nicole Melichar beat Jamie Murray and Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (1), 6-3.

STAT OF THE DAY

11 - Number of break points during the men’s final, all of which Djokovic (4/4) won against Anderson (0/7).

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“It feels amazing because the first time in my life I have someone screaming daddy, daddy.” - Djokovic on his three-year-old son Stefan being present on Centre Court for the trophy ceremony.

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