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!
When you spot dad with the trophy 🏆#Wimbledon @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/POO2uXZWRq
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 15, 2018
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.
"For the first time in my life, I have someone screaming daddy, daddy!"
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 15, 2018
A 13th Grand Slam title for @DjokerNole, but this one will hold a special place in his heart 👪#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/sQRClwWT0i
It’s Wimby win number four for the Serb. Welcome back to the winner’s circle.
Novak Djokovic, four-time #Wimbledon champion.
— ATP Tour (@atptour) July 15, 2018
🏆#⃣1⃣: 2011
🏆#⃣2⃣: 2014
🏆#⃣3⃣: 2015
🏆#⃣4⃣: 2018
🙌 pic.twitter.com/5xRVshJteO
The great “Rocket,” legend Rod Laver congratulated Novak on the inspirational achievement.
Bravo @DjokerNole - a commanding performance worthy of 50 years of Open tennis. I am sure there will be many more crowns to come. Your comeback is inspirational #Wimbledon
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) July 15, 2018
With grand slam No. 13, Djokovic adds to his haul of Slams.
Australian 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 15, 2018
French 🏆
Wimbledon 🏆🏆🏆🏆
US 🏆🏆
Novak Djokovic has now won 13 Grand Slam titles – putting him fourth on the all-time list.
LIVE reaction:
📺 @BBCTwo
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👉 https://t.co/1G8HfDfrtw #bbctennis #wimbledon pic.twitter.com/4WyXtLPj0q
Nothing says “winner” like being congratulated by royalty.
Swapping parenting tips with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge...@DjokerNole #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/QgIC5xawnQ
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 15, 2018
Player Fernando Verdasco noted his amazing evolution to get there.
Congrats @DjokerNole for another #Wimbledon title 🏆🏆🏆🏆 Amazing evolution in the last few months!!
— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) July 15, 2018
The French Open congratulated Novak on his comeback, in English, but also of course in French.
.@DjokerNole wins a 13th Grand Slam title and the first since #RG16. Congrats on the great comeback Novak. #Wimbledon/ Quatrième Wimbledon et premier titre du Grand Chelem pour Novak Djokovic depuis #RG16 👏
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) July 15, 2018
📷©@corinnedubreuil / FFT pic.twitter.com/58u0xAYVce
The New York Times said that the Serb is back on top. Yup.
Novak Djokovic is back on top of men’s tennis: He beat Kevin Anderson at Wimbledon for his 13th Grand Slam title https://t.co/folmWovObT
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 15, 2018
His gracious opponent Kevin Anderson sent his own congratulations.
Congratulations @DjokerNole. You are a true champion of our sport and it was an honour to share Centre Court with you. Thank you to everyone who makes @Wimbledon possible and perfect - see you next year! pic.twitter.com/46ObHMfOa3
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) July 15, 2018
The ATP noted the slight change from last year to this, with a new (but old) name added into the mix.
2017
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 15, 2018
Australian Open 👉 Federer
Roland Garros 👉 Nadal
Wimbledon 👉 Federer
U.S. Open 👉 Nadal
2018
Australian Open 👉 Federer
Roland Garros 👉 Nadal
Wimbledon 👉 Djokovic@DjokerNole ends the Fedal Grand Slam run... pic.twitter.com/tcVUkSdHCN
BBC Sport highlighted the winning moment that did it.
The winning moment for Novak Djokovic 🙌#bbctennis #wimbledon pic.twitter.com/jdw1g6y4Sm
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 15, 2018
His home country was understandably proud.
He’s done it again! Novak Djokovic is the 2018 Wimbledon champion! pic.twitter.com/QcGnI7A1WC
— Serbian World (@SerbianWorld) July 15, 2018
Right after the winning moment, the 13-time slam champ traditionally ate some of the Wimbledon grass.
.@DjokerNole eats the grass ❤️#Wimbledon (Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/2vfN07HArg
— Novak India Fans (@NovakIndiaFans) July 15, 2018
Novak posed next to his name on the Wimbledon roster with the gold trophy. There were smiles all around.
Guess who's back, back again@DjokerNole 's back, tell a friend pic.twitter.com/1aBQ3uYdt7
— Cindy ●* 🚜 (@CindyBlack3) July 15, 2018
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.
Congrats to both @DjokerNole and @KAndersonATP on a phenomenal #wibledon. Determination and hard work pays off in the end 💪.
— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) July 15, 2018
Tennis journalist Jon Wertheim noted the astounding amount of majors the Big Three (Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic) have won in the last few decades.
Let's play Monopoly! Provided @DjokerNole hangs on, Big Three will have won 46 of the last 54 Majors. Crazy. Quite an era, this one #Wimbledon
— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) July 15, 2018
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.