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 7-6(5) 0-4 Federer
From 40-0 to 40-30, but no deuce drama for Federer, as Djokovic nets a return.
Four games in front now.
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-4 Federer*
Djokovic gets on the board in the second set, as a Federer forehand drifts way long.
Still not clicking completely is Federer, but it looks like he's going to level things up here, as Djokovic's level has dropped dramatically.
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-5 Federer
Federer holds to 30, from 15-30 down, sealing it with an ace.
One game away now is Federer... this second set has only lasted 21 minutes as well!
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-5 Federer (0-30)
VINTAGE FEDERER!
A forehand winner, before a slice crosscourt by Djokovic is returned with an immaculately hit drop shot!
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-5 Federer (0-40)
Djokovic wayward, and it's THREE SET POINTS!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 Federer*
FEDERER WINS THE SECOND SET!
Djokovic double faults, almost like he threw it in the end!
We're all level here on Centre at one-set apiece.
After 12 games on serve, three breaks for Federer in that set!
Djokovic has taken a toilet break, so a little delay here before we start the third set!
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