Wimbledon 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in five-set classic
The all-time greats produced an instant epic at the All England club, with the Serb triumphing 7-6 (7-5), 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 13-12 (7-3) in five hours, two minutes
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Your support makes all the difference.Novak Djokovic triumphed in a five-seat, five-hour epic over Roger Federer after a thrilling Champions tie-break.
The Serb prevailed 7-6 (7-5), 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 13-12 (7-3) and saved two Championship points in a back-and-forth contest on Centre Court.
Djokovic now moves to 16 Grand Slams, and is only four away from Federer's all-time record of 20.
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Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 2-4 Federer*
Federer holds comfortably to love, Djokovic seems to have lost his way on return
Oh boy is this final interesting now!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 2-4 Federer* (30-30)
A superb drop volley by Federer on the stretch at 30-15!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 2-4 Federer* (30-40)
BREAK POINT FEDERER!
Djokovic slices long, after a sublime Federer groundstroke!
This for a double break lead...
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 2-5 Federer*
FEDERER BREAKS!
Djokovic's backhand drifts long, and Federer has a double break lead!
Looks like we're heading to five sets here ladies and gents!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 2-5 Federer* (30-30)
Federer slices loosely into the net, and this set isn't done yet...
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 2-5 Federer* (30-40)
Wow, Djokovic caresses a backhand up the line, and he has his FIRST BREAK POINT OF THE MATCH!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 2-5 Federer* (40-40)
BREAK POINT SAVED, and what a point!
Has to be the longest rally of the match, and it concludes with a Federer backhand down the line winner! Unreal tennis!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 2-5 Federer* (ad Djokovic)
This time though, Federer nets. BREAK POINT NO. 2!
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