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Novak Djokovic channels inner-Nick Kyrigos with ‘hot dog lob’ to end Cam Norrie’s Wimbledon dream and set up thrilling final with Australian entertainer
Cameron Norrie's Wimbledon dream was ended by Novak Djokovic who stormed to a 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 win to set up a final clash with Nick Kyrgios.
The Serbian will now compete for his 21st Grand Slam against Kyrgios on Sunday, who is looking to claim his first.
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Djokovic had an appalling start, losing the first set, putting both Norrie and his British home crowd in the ascendency.
That all seemed to change though with the simple addition of a cap, blocking out both the sun and a hostile crowd in a sweltering SW19.
There was a mixed reaction as the 35-year-old dominated the following three sets and ended Norrie's dream, but he was already excited about Sunday's finale.
"One thing's for sure there's going to be a lot of fireworks and emotions," Djokovic said in reference to Kyrgios, who's well-known for trying every trick in the book to win.
Aside from using both the umpire and crowd to his advantage, and often disadvantage, the Aussie is known to also use trick shots to get into his opponent's head.
And that was the case early on against Norrie with Djokovic landing a 'hot dog lob' through his legs and over Norrie with a return that could well be seen again from both finalists on Sunday.
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