Kevin Anderson: “Thanks to Everyone from South Africa…”
South African tennis player Kevin Anderson has thanked his incredible South African fans for supporting him on his journey to Centre Court at Wimbledon in London. Despite losing today to Novak Djokovic, Kevin’s positive attitude has shone through. Wimbledon said: “If there’s one quality that’s stood out the most among the many that carried Kevin Anderson to […]
South African tennis player Kevin Anderson has thanked his incredible South African fans for supporting him on his journey to Centre Court at Wimbledon in London.
Despite losing today to Novak Djokovic, Kevin’s positive attitude has shone through.
Wimbledon said: “If there’s one quality that’s stood out the most among the many that carried Kevin Anderson to a first Wimbledon final, it’s the South African’s positive approach.
“From his recovery from two sets and a match point down against Roger Federer in the quarter-final, to his victory over John Isner in their six-and-a-half-hour semi-final, Anderson showed a spirit that endured even after Novak Djokovic claimed a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) victory in the final.”
Even in his post-match message on Facebook this evening, Kevin was counting the positives, saying: “There are so many positives and great memories I will be taking with me.”
He said it meant so much to him to have played in the Wimbledon final and thanked his South African fans.
“Thanks to everyone from South Africa and around the world for your support and messages,” wrote Kevin. “It has been an incredibly special fortnight.
“Congratulations Novak Djokovic. You are a true champion of our sport and it was an honour to share Centre Court with you.
“Thank you Wimbledon and see you next year!”
Tennis South Africa said: “So disappointed for Kevin, but an incredible fortnight for the South African star… He can be very proud of his efforts.”
During a press conference after the match Kevin said it’s going to mean a lot to him over the next few days to see his new career-high ranking. He will become the world No. 5 after the rankings are updated on Monday!!!
Kevin said: “The biggest takeaway for me is sort of the belief, hopefully, next time right from the beginning I’ll be able to play better tennis.”
According to Wimbledon, Kevin played a total of 23 hours and 20 minutes during this tournament! “Memories to last a lifetime,” Wimbledon tweeted, adding “Congratulations on a fantastic Championship, @KAndersonATP ?#Wimbledon.”
Kevin joked on Twitter that there’s someone who’ll always love him no matter what:
Win or lose, Lady Kady is always very excited to see me. But I think she was even more excited last night 😊 #adoptdontshop pic.twitter.com/zVcTkUHLGN
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) July 14, 2018
Watch Kevin Anderson’s post-match press conference
https://www.facebook.com/KAndersonATP/posts/2046677052012198
Congratulations @DjokerNole. You are a true champion of our sport and it was an honour to share Centre Court with you. Thank you to everyone who makes @Wimbledon possible and perfect – see you next year! pic.twitter.com/46ObHMfOa3
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) July 15, 2018