The News-Gazette · Jul 15, 2018
Kevin Anderson loses in Wimbledon final
KEVIN ANDERSON VS. NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Wimbledon final, Djokovic wins in straight sets
The magical run at Wimbledon for Kevin Anderson has ended.
The former Illini lost in straight sets to Novak Djokovic during Sunday's championship match in front of a capacity crowd at Centre Court despite a valiant effort in the third set.
Djokovic won his fourth Wimbledon championship with a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3) victory, with Anderson failing to capitalize on five set point chances in the third set.
The match ended when Anderson hit a forehand return in the net off a Djokovic serve to conclude the match in 2 hours, 18 minutes.