Wimbledon 2022 LIVE: Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to win seventh men’s singles title

An easy backhand to be put away, but it’s long, Kyrgios 0-15.

Then the Aussie nets, Djokovic back level 15-15.

Stepping in, the Serbian sweeps a forehand past Kyrgios, who guesses wrong with Djokovic in the middle of the court. 30-15.

But that backhand is long, 30-30, a huge moment in the match, will Novak hold his nerve? Kyrgios two points from the set.

The Serbian takes his time, misjudging the throw, then Kyrgios hammers a return well long. Game point.

Kyrgios into the net, we’re heading to a tie-break.

Kyrgios to umpire Renaud Lichtenstein: “I’m in a tough position to challenge. You’re hesistant, you have no authority and are complacent.”

An audacious drop shot gives Kyrgios a boost first up.

Then a brilliant backhand return from Djokovic, Kyrgios can’t get low enough, fast enough, and it’s into the net. 15-15.

Smash from Kyrgios! The Aussie edges ahead at 30-15. Djokovic picks up the drop shot, but smashes cross court and wide. Kyrgios pumps his fist in delight.

Game point, Kyrgios thinks he has an ace. Djokovic then challenges. Kyrgios argues with the umpire, of course.

He serves his second serve like it’s a first, Djokovic gets it back, he puts everything into a forehand, but it’s wide. 40-30.

This is a monster point, you sense he has to take this. And he does! Ace!

Djokovic so far keeping his head.

Kyrgios steps into a short second serve, punching a bachand winner down the line. 40-30.

But a superb serve, an ace, clinches the game, we’re level again at 5-5.

Kyrgios with a massive hold there and moves to within one game of forcing a deciding set.

Now, can he keep his composure and capitalise on any opportunities sent his way by Djokovic?

Another routine hold for Novak, Kyrgios seemingly hanging on with his own serve.

“Let’s go!” Kyrgios with an extra push on second serve, huge. 30-15.

Now the noise from Kyrgios’ box, Djokovic picked up the drop shot, but he puts away the ball.

An ace is called back as a let by the umpire, Kyrgios rants about it being a “joke” and the sensor should be “toned down”.

He makes no mistake with the next serve, unreturned, the Aussie bounces back to his chair.

Kyrgios with some thunder on serve, this time Djokovic goes long.

Then a booming ace down the T. 40-0.

Djokovic pushes him close but a fine Kyrgios forehand secures the game.

That was another straight-forward hold for Djokovic. It’s 2-2 and he’s in control of his game.

Kyrgios must hang in there.

ACE! Kyrgios still digging deep on serve, that one at 127 mph to move to 15-15.

Gary Player and Tom Cruise approve.

The Aussie moves to 40-15 without much fuss. Another ace, make that 24, secures the game. 2-1.