The traditional post-match interviews have given us some interesting insights this weekend.
“One year ago I won the trophy, and on this day, we got married in the church, started a new life together... Ever since I got married and became a father, I haven't lost many matches, I won many tournaments. I suggest that to every player, get married, have kids, let's enjoy this.” Wimbledon gentleman’s singles champion Novak Djokovic offers his tips for the perfect work-life balance.
“I still won six matches, lost one. The ratio still remains very good. But of course you sort of walk away empty‑handed. For me a finalist trophy is not the same. Everybody knows that. Thankfully I've won here in the past, so it does not feel like I'm chasing anything.” Roger Federer speaks frankly following his final round defeat to Novak Djokovic.
“I was assured that it is gluten free, it's not processed, completely organic and natural and I could eat it. So I had no reaction. It was obviously nice to repeat this tradition and doing the thing I do after I win the title here in Wimbledon.” Djokovic, who follows a strict diet, jokes about eating the grass following his triumph over Federer in the gentleman’s singles final.
“I must tell you it means as much to me almost like winning because I've been around for a long, long time.” Federer is thankful for the overwhelming support he receives every time he steps on court at Wimbledon.
“Serena, I look forward to meet her tonight. Maybe I have a dance with her, if they allow me. She has achieved something incredible. So much respect for her. She's an unbelievable competitor. I hope for her that she makes the Slam. She deserves that.” Djokovic looks forward to the Champions’ Dinner with
ladies’ singles champion Serena Williams.
“I always bring a dress just in case, always. I found out the better dresses I bring, I usually win. If I bring a not‑so‑nice one, I don't win. I brought a really nice one this time.” Serena Williams talks through the thinking behind her Champions' Dinner dress.
“I feel like I'll be OK. I feel like if I can do the Serena Slam, I will be okay heading into the Grand Slam. Like I always say, there's [sic] 127 other people that don't want to see me win. Nothing personal, they just want to win.” Serena reveals how she will deal with the hype heading into the US Open where she is bidding to become the first singles player since Steffi Graf in 1988 to achieve the calendar-year Grand Slam.
“I couldn't stop crying. So many people are clapping. I don't know. I make all these people feel this in a tennis court? I was like, I don't know. I felt special.” Garbine Muguruza explains the reason for her on-court tears following her 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Serena Williams in the ladies’ singles final.
“I just learned that all the people are nervous, even Serena, in a final, because I saw it, and that I have a good level. I have to believe that I can be there. Here I have the proof, in Wimbledon, that I was really close.” Murguruza reveals how she controlled her emotions during her maiden Grand Slam final.
“I think she's such a great player... She came out there to win. She wasn't out there just to play a final. I think that says a lot about her and her future.” Williams praises Murguruza’s attitude.
“Since then it's been another lifetime. 17 years. Usually you're lucky to win it once or happy to be out here and play on the Wimbledon grounds. It's above my expectations.” Martina Hingis describes the feeling of triumphing in the ladies’ doubles 17 years since she last did so, this time with partner Sania Mirza.