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 18:51 · Kieran Jackson]

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

BREAK POINT SAVED!

Federer slices a backhand wide.

[14 July 2019 18:52 · Kieran Jackson]

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

Federer slices a return long, GAME POINT!

[14 July 2019 18:53 · Kieran Jackson]

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

GAME POINT SAVED! Federer finishes it with a drop volley. STOP IT!

What on earth will happen next?!

[14 July 2019 18:54 · Kieran Jackson]

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

Federer hits a forehand on the baseline - Djokovic challenges... it's a MILLIMETRE IN!

BREAK POINT!

[14 July 2019 18:55 · Kieran Jackson]

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

BREAK POINT SAVED!

Djokovic on the attack, hits a smash winner!

[14 July 2019 18:55 · Kieran Jackson]

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

Fed slices long....

[14 July 2019 18:56 · Kieran Jackson]

Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 12-11 Federer*

DJOKOVIC HOLDS!

[14 July 2019 18:58 · Kieran Jackson]

Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 12-11 Federer* (30-0)

Djokovic gets a code violation after hitting the umpire's chair after losing the first point.

Now 30-0...

[14 July 2019 18:59 · Kieran Jackson]

*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 12-12 Federer

WE'VE GOT A FINAL SET TIEBREAK!

FEDERER HOLDS TO LOVE!

[14 July 2019 19:00 · Kieran Jackson]

THE LONEST MEN'S SINGLES FINAL OF ALL TIME!