Anderson thanks fans for support, messages

Cape Town - South Africa's Kevin Anderson has thanked his support base following a runner-up finish at Wimbledon.

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The eighth seed reached his first Wimbledon final where he lost to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Sunday.

Anderson earlier made headlines when he defeated eight-time former champion Roger Federer in the quarter-finals and then beat American John Isner in a marathon semi-final that lasted a record six hours and 36 minutes.

Anderson spent more than 21 hours on the court heading into the final and finally ran out of gas against Djokovic, losing 2-6, 2-6, 6/7 (3/7).

Anderson took to social media afterwards, saying he will take a lot of positives from his run to the Wimbledon title match.

It means so much for me to have played in the @Wimbledon final. There are so many positives and great memories I will be taking with me. Thanks to everyone from South Africa and around the world for your support and messages. It has been an incredibly special fortnight. pic.twitter.com/WxKGvl6bho

— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) July 15, 2018

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