Wimbledon review

Man of the tournament:

Novak Djokovic. A winner has probably never had another player run them so close in this department as Djokovic was by Federer, but the Serbian has to get it for the way he dug deep to take charge of the fifth set at 4-4 and win his first slam since the 2013 Australian Open.

Woman of the tournament

Petra Kvitova. From the third round on, once Serena was out, the tournament was Kvitova’s. And with the beautiful controlled grass court tennis, with ever such a hint of rage about it, who knows, she might have only allowed Williams the same number of games she did Bouchard.

Match of the tournament (men’s)

Djokovic Vs. Federer. Slams need these kind of five set battles in the finals. The very best fighting to the death. Enough has been written about this match but let’s just say don’t be surprised to see it top best of the year lists come December.

Match of the tournament (women’s)

Cornet Vs Williams. Cornet’s creativity and flair, and most pleasing of all, fight, came to the fore as she outthought and outfought Serena Williams in the third round.

Performance of the tournament (men)

Cilic Vs Berdych. Cilic hit 20 aces and 46 winners to 27 errors as he took out the 2010 finalist and sixth seed in straight sets in the third round.

Performance of the tournament (women)

Petra Kvitova beat Venus Williams. It was a serving performance like none other from Kvitova as she saw off the five time champ 6-4 in the third.

Shock of the tournament (men)

Kyrgios beat Nadal -but why a shock considering Kyrgios’ aggression and huge serving? More because he was ranked 144 and a wildcard. But Nadal, who had lost the opening set of his three previous matches. was ripe for the picking, and Kyrgios was rather ravenous.

Shock of the tournament (women)

Cornet beat Serena. Yes, Cornet had handled Serena in two sets in Dubai, hitting down the middle and denying her any rhythm, but this is Wimbledon, and no one seriously thought the Serena 2014 slam slump was going to go all the way into the year’s third slam. But it did, and shockingly so.