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LONDON – South African Kevin Anderson vowed to use the pain of his final Wimbledon defeat as fuel to finally win a Grand Slam title.
Stirred by nerves and tormented by fatigue, Anderson dropped to a 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7/3) loss to Novak Djokovic in Sunday's event
Anderson a swallowing a bitter pill after spending six hours and 36 minutes beating John Isner in a clash After losing the final of the US Open against Rafael Nadal in three sets, the 32-year-old man could be forgiven not being able to win a major award at a time dominated by the Spanish, Djokovic and Roger Federer.
But, having surprised Federer in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon with a two-set recoil, Anderson is categorical: his run to a Wimbledon first final proves that he is getting closer to the glory of the Grand Slam.
"The main thing is that if I look at the improvisation Ents I do, I feel like it's better, I really think I have the game to win these tournaments, "says Anderson.
"If you asked me a year ago, I do not think I can sit here and say that I really believe that I can win Slam.
" J & # 39; have the impression of being on a good path. I have a lot of belief that I can put myself in another of these matches, and I hope to have the result that I am looking for. "
23 hours and 20 minutes spent on the field Memories to last a lifetime
Congratulations on a fantastic championship, @KAndersonATP ? #Wimbledon pic.twitter .com / 6C7T0uv9dz
– Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 15, 2018
Anderson will reach fifth place in the ATP standings on Monday, marking an end of career that seemed impossible when he was ravaged by injuries two years ago
a lot … it was about two and a half years ago, I had a conversation with my team on WhatsApp called top-five Kev. That was the goal, "he said.
"So obviously I had a major setback and injuries in 2016. So since I've done the top five, I'm incredibly proud of this achievement, especially if I look back where I'm Was only 15 months ago, about 80
The first South African to have reached the match for the Wimbledon title for 97 years, Anderson admitted that he was ravaged by the fact that he was in danger. anxiety and exhaustion while Djokovic swept the first two sets.
It means so much to me to have played in the final of @Wimbledon .There are so many good and good memories that I will bring with me.Thank you to everyone in South Africa and around the world for your support and your messages.It's been an incredibly special fortnight. – Kevin Anderson (@ KAndersonATP) July 15, 2018
It improved in the third set, but it was too late to To stop Djokovic's charge to a fourth Wimbledon
"It was a difficult start for me. Entering the game, I was hoping to build on some previous experiences, playing at the US Open in the final, playing Federer a few days ago, "he said.
"I did not really find my form as I wanted it. Of course, my body did not feel well. "
" What separates the best players may not be just their raw abilities, but it's their ability to play their best tennis in this kind of match. not able to do it at first. He was there. "
" I would have given 21 hours more to have the opportunity to play here – it really meant a lot to me "
Touching words from Kevin Anderson, our 2018 dolphin # Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/5XEPdItiQq
– Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 15, 2018
Anderson reiterates his call for Wimbledon to consider changing the rules so that the fifth set is decided by a tie-break – as is the case at the US Open – rather than dragging players through decision-makers who are emptying themselves.
"Honestly, Saturday was rather hard. Will I be ready to play another match three on five sets on Sunday against someone like Novak. I hardly slept on Friday night, "he said.
Congratulations @DjokerNole .You are a true champion of our sport and it was an honor to share the Short Center with you Thanks to all who make @Wimbledon possible and perfect – next year! pic.twitter.com/46ObHMfOa3
– Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) July 15, 2018
"I hope that there will be at least one dialogue. Most people I talk to really find value when there was a breaker in the fifth inning as at the US Open.
"If a winner has not been decided to 6-all in the fifth, I do not think there is a reason to keep playing."
AFP
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