Zverev: This is my biggest win, just can't describe it

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Roared on by the crowd, Zverev hit three aces on his way to sealing the first set 6-4. Still on a high, the third seed broke an out-of-sorts Djokovic immediately at the start of the second set to leave the top seed with a mountain to climb. Showing nerves for the first time, he double-faulted twice in his next service game as Djokovic got back on level terms but the German broke again to lead 2-1 as the Serb's error count mounted. Zverev broke Djokovic for the third time in the second set in the ninth game, producing a stunning backhand down the line at full stretch to win the championship.

The young German has often been talked about as the leader of the next generation but despite having three Masters titles under his belt in his short career, he has a poor record at the Grand Slams. Djokovic slipped to an unaccustomed low of 22nd in the world earlier this year but has lost just three matches since the beginning of Wimbledon as he charged back up the rankings. "Sascha (Zverev) definitely played much better than he did in the group stage," he said. "He deserved to win. He's still quite young but he's had an amazing career so far and I wish him all the best for his future. "Speaking of being young, hopefully I'll play many more years and I'll see you guys here in years to come."

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