Novak Djokovic takes on Kevin Anderson in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at the main talking points ahead of the Centre Court showdown.

Miles on the clock

Kevin Anderson and John Isner went into extra time on Friday (Steven Paston/PA)
Kevin Anderson was taken into extra time on Friday (Steven Paston/PA)

Anderson’s six hours and 36 minutes on court for his semi-final against John Isner on Friday raised fears about what physical shape he would be in when he plays his first Wimbledon final. Then three-time former champion Djokovic came through his own titanic tussle, taking five-and-a-quarter hours spread over two days to see off Rafael Nadal. At least they will be as tired as each other.

Back to his best?

Djokovic is in his first grand slam final since the 2016 US Open having been beset by injuries and a lack of confidence. But since the turn of the year the Serbian has gradually upped his game and his semi-final against Nadal will go down as an all-time classic. Djokovic is now surely tantalisingly close to the form which has brought him 12 grand slam titles.

The roaring thirties

Nick Kyrgios is a prominent member of the next generation but awaits a first grand slam title
Nick Kyrgios is a prominent member of the next generation but awaits a first grand slam title (Jonathan Brady/PA)

When Anderson, aged 32, and 31-year-old Djokovic booked their places in the final they ensured it would be the first time in the Open era that the Wimbledon men’s title has been contested by two 30-somethings, begging the question: where are all the young guns? Only five other men in the same era have reached the final after turning 30 – Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall, Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer.

On the rise

Kevin Anderson is soaring up the world rankings
Kevin Anderson is soaring up the world rankings (Steven Paston/PA)

If Anderson wins, he is set to rise to a career-high ranking of fourth in the world. By reaching the final the South African has ensured he will crack the world’s top five for the first time in his career. Djokovic, the former world number one who is seeded 12th but ranked lower after time out of the sport due to injuries, will be back in the top 10 if he wins.