Top seed Djokovic to face Berrettini in 2021 Wimbledon final

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - World no. 1 in tennis Novak Djokovic will take on Matteo Berrettini in the 2021 Wimbledon men’s singles final on Sunday.

Serbian superstar Djokovic eliminated his Canadian opponent Denis Shapovalov with the sets of 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 7-5 in the semifinals on Friday.

The 2019 champion at Wimbledon, Djokovic is seeking his 20th Grand Slam title.

In addition to the 2019 championship, Djokovic claimed Wimbledon titles in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2018.

In 2020, Wimbledon was not held due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Djokovic, 34, has won nine Australian Open titles, include the one in 2021, two French Open titles (2016 and 2021) and three US Open titles (2011, 2015 and 2018).

Berrettini, 25, will play his first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon against Djokovic on Sunday.