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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GAME, SET, MATCH NOVAK DJOKOVIC! Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 13-12(3) Federer
Federer shanks a forehand, and it's DONE!
After 4 hours and 57 minutes, it's DONE!
Djokovic victorious, but no celebration.
The Serb spends about a minute staring at the crowd - he's not happy about the pro-Federer audience!
Sporting history - it's Djokovic's fifth Wimbledon title!
Roger Federer, speaking to Sue Barker on court:
"I will try to forget.
"Congratulations Novak. At 37, it's not over yet. I feel great, gonna take some time to recover.
"I couldn't have given all, I still feel alright, I can still stand!"
Novak Djokovic:
"Against one of the greatest players of all time, Roger.
"As Roger said, we both had our chances. It's quite unreal.
It's strange to play a tiebreak at 12-12. I was actually hoping I could get to the tiebreak!
"I used to make the trophy out of different things in my room.
"It's special to share this moment, with my family and team. My wife and my daughter are at home, I give you a big big hug."
"Everybody was suffering!
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