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Twitter reacts to Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon win

By Veronica Elizabeth Bruno

Serbia's Novak Djokovic holds the winners trophy after beating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in their men's singles final match on the thirteenth day of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 15, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
Serbia's Novak Djokovic holds the winners trophy after beating South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in their men's singles final match on the thirteenth day of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 15, 2018. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Novak Djokovic has won his fourth Wimbledon in his fifth final at the All England Club and the world celebrated his long return to top form.

Novak Djokovic is tennis’ comeback kid this year, celebrating with his own kid — adorable, 3-year-old Stefan — cheering him on from the players box. After two difficult years of a drop in form, injury and upheavals among his coaching staff, the world No. 21 has won a Grand Slam again, proving that this comeback is the real thing and that he’s back on top.

He will move back into the Top 10 once the ATP rankings come out on Monday. With his 69th ATP title in, the world celebrated his return to slams. The only person who probably isn’t that happy is Pete Sampras, whose 14 slam tally Djokovic sits right behind (and is likely to equal or surpass).

Here are all the great moments and congratulations from Djokovic’s win on Sunday.

That time your dad wins Wimbledon but you’re underage to watch the match, but get brought out when he celebrates. Yay, Daddy!

The stats Djokovic accomplished with the win today.

https://twitter.com/ATPWorldTour/status/1018518123413213185

OK, posting another on little Stefan, Djokovic’s son pointing to him holding the trophy.

It’s Wimby win number four for the Serb. Welcome back to the winner’s circle.

The great “Rocket,” legend Rod Laver congratulated Novak on the inspirational achievement.

With grand slam No. 13, Djokovic adds to his haul of Slams.

Nothing says “winner” like being congratulated by royalty.

Player Fernando Verdasco noted his amazing evolution to get there.

The French Open congratulated Novak on his comeback, in English, but also of course in French.

The New York Times said that the Serb is back on top. Yup.

His gracious opponent Kevin Anderson sent his own congratulations.

The ATP noted the slight change from last year to this, with a new (but old) name added into the mix.

BBC Sport highlighted the winning moment that did it.

His home country was understandably proud.

Right after the winning moment, the 13-time slam champ traditionally ate some of the Wimbledon grass.

Novak posed next to his name on the Wimbledon roster with the gold trophy. There were smiles all around.

Showing his humble side, the Serb looked in disbelief as the win started sinking in.

https://twitter.com/mrenzaero/status/1018520305831170049

Former Wimbledon champ Pat Cash highlighted the hard work that got the Serb back on top.

Tennis journalist Jon Wertheim noted the astounding amount of majors the Big Three (Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic) have won in the last few decades.

Novak Djokovic is now considered a frontrunner for the U.S. Open title coming up next month. Could he perhaps equal Sampras’ record with GS number 14 there? It’s now very possible.

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