Djokovic’s mental resolve wins out in Wimbledon classic

Novak Djokovic can become a safe grand slam bet once again after claiming his second Wimbledon title yesterday, according to his coaching team.

Djokovic, who had lost five of his previous six grand slam finals, was staring at a shattering defeat to Roger Federer yesterday but he simply refused to be beaten and took his second match point to win 6-7 (7/9) 6-4 7-6 (7/4) 5-7 6-4.

Djokovic’s coach and three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker hailed his mental resolve to shrug off that missed opportunity in the fourth set and still claim victory.