Talking points as Novak Djokovic returns to the Wimbledon men’s singles final

Talking points as Novak Djokovic returns to the Wimbledon men’s singles final

Novak Djokovic takes on Kevin Anderson in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at the main talking points ahead of the Centre Court showdown.

Miles on the clock

Kevin Anderson and John Isner went into extra time on Friday (Steven Paston/PA)
Kevin Anderson was taken into extra time on Friday (Steven Paston/PA)

Back to his best?

Djokovic is in his first grand slam final since the 2016 US Open having been beset by injuries and a lack of confidence. But since the turn of the year the Serbian has gradually upped his game and his semi-final against Nadal will go down as an all-time classic. Djokovic is now surely tantalisingly close to the form which has brought him 12 grand slam titles.

The roaring thirties

Nick Kyrgios is a prominent member of the next generation but awaits a first grand slam title
Nick Kyrgios is a prominent member of the next generation but awaits a first grand slam title (Jonathan Brady/PA)

On the rise

Kevin Anderson is soaring up the world rankings
Kevin Anderson is soaring up the world rankings (Steven Paston/PA)

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