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 6-6 Federer*
Djokovic holds with ease, to love.
It's been destined for a while - tiebreak time! First to 7...
*Djokovic 6-6 Federer (1-1)
Federer wins the first point as Djokovic misses on return, before a point which has clean shots and mishits aplenty!
Djokovic emerges the winner though, Federer shanking his forehand long (not for the first time)!
Djokovic 6-6 Federer* (1-2)
Wow, what a missed chance for Roger Federer!
He seems to have Djokovic in no man's land at the net, but remarkably he strikes his forehand pass long!
Djokovic 6-6 Federer* (1-3)
First mini-break of the breaker, as Federer hits a backhand down the line long.
Needs to hold on this point...
*Djokovic 6-6 Federer (3-2)
Indeed, Federer serves an ace out wide.
Djokovic with the mini-break though.
*Djokovic 6-6 Federer (3-3)
The mini-break is no more, as Federer, gliding around the court as ever, hits a backhand winner down the line!
This time he connects with one of his trademarks, and still nothing to choose between them as they switch ends!
Djokovic 6-6 Federer* (4-3)
Wow, Federer now has the mini-break!
Three points on the trot, as a forehand down the line is just in!
Djokovic looks away aghast, and big opportunity now for the Swiss.
*Djokovic 6-6 Federer (4-5)
An irretrievable serve, but then a poorly hit forehand wide by Federer after a first serve. Who saw that coming?!
Back on serve...
*Djokovic 6-6 Federer (5-5)
Federer wide again with the forehand. 5-5. Tense.
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