Djokovic takes Wimbledon, earns share of Grand Slam record

Wash, rinse, repeat.

Novak Djokovic is a champion once again, defeating Matteo Berrettini 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in Sunday's Wimbledon final. While taking home a major tournament trophy is nothing new for the 34-year-old Serbian, his latest feat is historically significant since it means he's now tied with his contemporaries Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam titles of all time.

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The U.S. Open in September now not only provides Djokovic a chance to become the all-time Grand Slams record holder, but it's also the final step toward completing a calendar Grand Slam following his victories at the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon.

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Tim is a staff writer at The Week and has contributed to Bedford and Bowery and The New York Transatlantic. He is a graduate of Occidental College and NYU's journalism school. Tim enjoys writing about baseball, Europe, and extinct megafauna. He lives in New York City.