The Djokovic Factor

When these two great champions faced each other on court (or rather, grass), at SW19 before the Championships drew to a close this year, it was inevitably going to go one way or another.

And as though he was still sleep-walking and living his 4-year-old dream, it was eventually the Djoker who managed to follow through.

This was a moment of many firsts:

- This being Djoker's First Wimbledon Final EVER.

- The First time in years that anyone other than Nadal and Federer had dominated this renown title at SW 19.

- And ultimately, the First time anyone other than the greats Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer was World No.1....the last time being Andy Roddick in 2004.

But as much as Nadal put on a tremendous show and looked every inch the gallant champion he was last year here at the Championships, there was only so much that VAMOS RAFA could spur him. Because this year, it is all about the Djokovic Factor. And that proved to close that little gap between these two and give him the extra push towards living his dream.

And with that, we bid farewell to the grounds of Wimbledon, to the fantastic shows that the Championships brought this year....and to the perfect finale of it all.

See you again next year, Nole.

PS: In the meantime, I hope you realise how many meals I have had to buy my Tennis Partner in Crime this year, while you are happily on this winning streak. Perhaps the day will come when you will reimburse me.....or even acknowledge my existence. Lol.