Who was Djokovic's opponent in the 2021 Wimbledon final?

Djokovic’s opponent in the 2021 Wimbledon final was Matteo Berrettini.

The final marked Berrettini’s first appearance in a Grand Slam singles final and Djokovic’s 30th. Berrettini won the opening set in a tiebreak, but Djokovic adjusted quickly, taking the next three sets 6–4, 6–4, 6–3. The victory gave Djokovic his sixth Wimbledon singles title.

The result was also significant in the broader Grand Slam race. Djokovic’s win made him the first man since Roger Federer in 2006–07 to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles, and it moved him level with Federer and Rafael Nadal at 20 men’s major singles titles. A common mix-up is to confuse Berrettini with Hubert Hurkacz, whom Djokovic defeated in the semifinal.

The 2021 championships were played in a pandemic-affected season, but Wimbledon retained its traditional grass-court schedule. Berrettini later won the Queen’s Club Championships before reaching the Wimbledon final, confirming his strength on grass.