In the end Matteo Berrettini gave up but he fought with honor in a match that consigns him, in any case, to history as the first Italian to enter the final on the most important and prestigious green field in the world. Novak Djokovic, a giant, wins the Wimbledon tournament for the third time in a row with a score of 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. For anyone who was able to see the match, at Wimbledon or on TV, it was a beautiful match, fought with incredible blows from both sides.
Much applauded Matteo Berrettini received almost stadium cheering which prompted the referee, on more than one occasion, to call the public to a less noisy support.
"Incredible sensations – too many to be able to handle", commented Berrettini hotly at the time of the award ceremony, visibly excited. “Even in this Djokovic is better than me, for his ability to manage emotions. He will go down in history. I hope this final won't be the last for me”, said the Italian champion”.
And then again: “Congratulations to the Novak team, and thanks to my family, team and friends who are here. For me it is not the end but a beginning of my career. Without them none of this would have been possible. Thank you and keep trying."
“I had more than one battle today. Congratulations to Matteo and his team. He has incredible and powerful tennis, a real hammer. What to say. I love you too, thank you very much,” Novak Djokovic replied. “Winning Wimbledon has always been my biggest dream. You should never take anything for granted. Be aware that winning Wimbledon is a great honour”, these are the words of Novak Djokovic in his final greeting to the audience on central court. And then a warning "Raf, Roger and Novak: none of us will retire". Applause for everyone.
