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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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) 4-6 9-9 Federer (30-15)
Two sledgehammer forehands by Djokovic, and Federer can only go long...
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 9-9 Federer (40-15)
Djokovic creams a forehand winner down the line. He's on the charge...
TWO GAME POINTS.
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 10-9 Federer*
Federer's return out of play - Djokovic holds to 15.
Jeeeeeezzzzzz.....
A reminder, we WILL play a tiebreak if it reaches 12-12...
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 10-9 Federer* (15-15)
Federer is a millimetre wide with a forehand...
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 10-9 Federer* (30-15)
BIG serve down the T!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 10-9 Federer* (40-15)
Djokovic with an attempted lob, drifts long.
TWO GAME POINTS...
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 10-10 Federer
Federer holds, to 15!
TEN GAMES ALL!
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 10-10 Federer (15-15)
An error each. 15-15.
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 10-10 Federer (30-30)
Another error each. 30-30.
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