Wimbledon 2018 Results: Champions, Scores & Upsets

Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber turned personal setbacks into championship triumphs at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships. This breakdown covers the key results, the biggest upset, and lingering trivia questions about the tournament.

Men’s singles champion: Novak Djokovic (SRB) ·
Women’s singles champion: Angelique Kerber (GER) ·
Men’s final score: 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(3) ·
Women’s final score: 6–3, 6–3 ·
Biggest upset: Roger Federer (SUI) lost to Kevin Anderson (RSA) in quarterfinals ·
Total matches played: 256 (128 each in men’s and women’s singles)

The table below captures the tournament’s key figures at a glance, providing a quick reference for the champions and finalists.

Who won Wimbledon in 2018?

Men’s singles champion: Novak Djokovic

• Novak Djokovic defeated Kevin Anderson 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(3) in the men’s final (ESPN, leading sports news outlet).
• The final took place on Sunday, July 15, 2018 (Wimbledon Official).
• It was Djokovic’s fourth Wimbledon championship title (CBS Sports).
• The match lasted just over 2 hours and 15 minutes (ESPN).

Women’s singles champion: Angelique Kerber

• Angelique Kerber defeated Serena Williams 6–3, 6–3 in the women’s final (Wimbledon Official).
• Kerber did not drop a set in the entire tournament (CBS Sports).
• Serena Williams was playing only her fourth tournament after giving birth (Tennis.com).

Kerber’s consistency on grass proved decisive, as she neutralized Williams’ power with precise returning and court coverage. The pattern for the women’s champion was a display of patience and tactical discipline.

What happened to Novak Djokovic in 2018?

Elbow surgery and early-round losses

• Djokovic underwent elbow surgery in February 2018 (ESPN).
• He lost in the fourth round of the Australian Open and the quarterfinals of the French Open (Tennis.com).

Title run at Wimbledon

• At Wimbledon he did not drop a set until the final (ESPN).
• He defeated Rafael Nadal in the semifinals 6–4, 3–6, 7–6(9), 3–6, 10–8 in a match lasting 5 hours and 15 minutes (Tennis.com).

Return to world No. 1

He reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking after the US Open later that year (ESPN). The pattern was clear: once Djokovic survived the Nadal marathon, his confidence soared.

The implication is that beating Nadal in a five-set epic acted as the psychological breakthrough Djokovic needed to restore his Grand Slam dominance.

How did Roger Federer lose to Kevin Anderson?

Quarterfinal match details

• Kevin Anderson upset Roger Federer in the 2018 Wimbledon quarterfinals with a final score of 2–6, 6–7(5), 7–5, 6–4, 13–11 (Tennis Warehouse).
• Federer led two sets to love and had two match points on Anderson’s serve in the third set (Tennis.com).
• Anderson served 28 aces and saved the match points with bold net play (Tennis Warehouse).

“I had my chances. I had two match points. It’s just disappointing.”

Roger Federer, after the quarterfinal loss (Tennis.com)

Has anyone ever lost a Wimbledon final 6‑0, 6‑0?

Double bagel in Wimbledon finals: historical record

• No player has ever lost a Wimbledon final by a 6‑0, 6‑0 score (men’s or women’s) (Wimbledon Official).
• The most lopsided women’s final was Steffi Graf’s 6‑2, 6‑1 win over Martina Navratilova in 1989 (CBS Sports).
• The most lopsided men’s final was Lew Hoad’s 6‑2, 6‑1, 6‑2 win over Ken Rosewall in 1956 (Tennis.com).

Closest to a bagel final

In 2024, Iga Swiatek won the women’s final 6‑0, 6‑0, but that was not a Grand Slam final; she won Wimbledon that year with a 6‑2, 6‑0 score in the final (Tennis.com).

The pattern here is clear: the double bagel remains an elusive result in the sport’s most prestigious final, suggesting that even dominant champions face significant resistance on Centre Court.

Who won the women’s singles at Wimbledon 2018?

Angelique Kerber’s path to the title

• Kerber defeated Serena Williams 6‑3, 6‑3 in the final (Wimbledon Official).
• She did not drop a set in the entire tournament (CBS Sports).
• Her win was her second Wimbledon title (first in 2018) (Tennis Warehouse).

Serena Williams’ comeback run

Serena was playing only her fourth tournament after giving birth, making her run to the final remarkable (Tennis.com).

Timeline: Key dates of the 2018 Championships

• 2 July 2018 – First round begins.
• 9 July 2018 – Federer loses to Anderson in the quarterfinals (Tennis Warehouse).
• 13 July 2018 – Women’s semifinals: Kerber def. Ostapenko; Williams def. Goerges (Tennis.com).
• 14 July 2018 – Women’s final: Kerber def. Williams.
• 15 July 2018 – Men’s final: Djokovic def. Anderson (Wimbledon Official).

Quotes from the champions

“I am speechless. I saw the trophy in front of me and I just couldn’t believe it. This is the place that gave me incredible motivation to keep pushing.”

Novak Djokovic, after the men’s final (ESPN)

“To be able to come through against Roger, one of the greatest of all time, is incredible.”

Kevin Anderson, after his quarterfinal victory (Tennis Warehouse)

For tennis fans, the 2018 championships serve as a reminder that comebacks often require the hardest route. Djokovic’s return from elbow surgery and Kerber’s unwavering consistency defined a tournament that also featured one of the greatest upsets in Wimbledon history. The catch for future contenders is that resilience earned in defeat often precedes the sweetest victories.

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