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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Key Points

• Djokovic takes the first set 7-6, rattling off four straight points in the tie-breaker to triumph 7-5 and lead 1-0
• Federer storms back to breeze the second set in quick time at 6-1, levelling the match at 1-1
• Djokovic edges a tight third set, 7-4 in the tie break, to move within a set of the title
• Federer rushes into a two-break lead in the fourth, only for the Serb to grab one back, but the 37-year-old will not be denied, clinching it 6-4 to confirm a fifth set
• Djokovic prevails in a Champions tie-break 7-3 after the pair were tied up at 12 games all

[14 July 2019 18:41 · Kieran Jackson]

*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 10-10 Federer (40-30)

Federer's return is JUST long. Game point Djokovic...

[14 July 2019 18:42 · Kieran Jackson]

Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 11-10 Federer*

Federer slices a return into the net. Djokovic holds. 

WE GO ON IN THIS RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING TENNIS MATCH!

[14 July 2019 18:43 · Kieran Jackson]

Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 11-10 Federer*

[14 July 2019 18:44 · Kieran Jackson]

Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 11-10 Federer* (15-15)

At 0-15, Federer remains dogged in attack, and Djokovic eventually cracks on the backhand-side.

[14 July 2019 18:45 · Kieran Jackson]

Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 11-10 Federer* (40-15)

Two big Federer serves, the second finished off with a volley - TWO GAME POINTS!

[14 July 2019 18:45 · Kieran Jackson]

*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 11-11 Federer

FEDERER HOLDS!

Djokovic goes long with a forehand.... ELEVEN GAMES ALL!

[14 July 2019 18:47 · Kieran Jackson]

*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 11-11 Federer (40-15)

Djokovic goes wide with a backhand at 40-0, still TWO GAME POINTS!

[14 July 2019 18:48 · Kieran Jackson]

*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 11-11 Federer (40-30)

Federer winner.... can he stretch the game to deuce!

[14 July 2019 18:49 · Kieran Jackson]

*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 11-11 Federer (40-40)

JOKE TENNIS!

Federer has won about 3 points in 1 there.... he clinches it with a volley!

Deuce!

[14 July 2019 18:51 · Kieran Jackson]

*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 11-11 Federer (AD Federer)

UNBELIEVABLE!

Federer hits a winner, called out, in on review! 

Djokovic is fuming. BREAK POINT!