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) 1-6 6-6 Federer* (0-3)
Federer goes long, then wide, and the Serb has opened up a three-point lead...
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 6-6 Federer (4-1)
Federer nets a poor backhand at 3-1 down, and the momentum is all with Djokovic in this tiebreak now.
He has a 4-1 lead.
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 6-6 Federer (5-1)
Djokovic outlasts Federer in another very lengthy rally!
He punches the air, and walks to his chair with a 5-1 lead in this pivotal third-set tiebreak! Is there any way back for Federer?
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 6-6 Federer* (2-5)
Well, there's one of the mini-breaks recovered.
An aggressive forehand crosscourt by Federer hits the line, and Djokovic nets on the stretch.
Djokovic still 5-2 up though.
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 6-6 Federer* (3-5)
Big first serve, followed by a drive volley into the open court...
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 6-6 Federer (5-4)
Ace down the T!
Federer has asked the question... Djokovic with two points, on serve, for a two sets to one lead!
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 6-6 Federer (6-4)
Well, Federer was in the rally, but he slices wide down the line - shown to be a good inch or two on hawkeye.
TWO SET POINTS!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) Federer
DJOKOVIC WINS THE THIRD SET!
Djokovic approaches, and Federer nets a forehand.
The world number one punches the air, gesturing to his box, and he has a two sets to one lead in the Wimbledon final!
A tale of two tiebreaks, which have both gone Djokovic's way!
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