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Kevin Mitchell Nick Kyrgios. Considered going home to Australia after losing in straight sets to doubles specialist John-Patrick Smith (world 186) in first round of challenger for £600 prize money. Three weeks later beats world No1 Rafael Nadal on Centre Court at Wimbledon, then frightened the life out of Milos Raonic. Top that.
Hugh Muir Roger Federer. Played his best tennis in years, with the added attraction of that Stefan Edberg-driven net game. Talked about the back injury that blighted his game last year but the old stager was happy and focused. His refusal to go quietly is one of the most fascinating continuing sub-plots in world sport.
Simon Cambers For all Novak Djokovic’s brilliance in winning the title – and utterly deserved it was, too – seeing Roger Federer still playing great tennis at 32, after so many years on Tour, was a great sight. Life in the old dog yet, it seems.
Jacob Steinberg A lot of people do not seem to like Novak Djokovic. He certainly never gets much love from the Centre Court crowd but despite being below his best throughout, his warrior spirit carried him to a second title. You have to admire his refusal to give in.
James Riach Novak Djokovic has twice had to endure finals when the Centre Court crowd has undeniably been supporting his opponent. Last year they were roaring on Andy Murray, this time Roger Federer. But when the Serb looked down and out deep into the match, he demonstrated his true class.
