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 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6 Federer*
Djokovic holds to 15.
At 30-15, Djokovic smashes the ball at Federer, then aggressively puts away the subsequent smash.
Federer gives him a bit of a look, but nothing more!
On we go...
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 7-7 Federer
Federer holds to 15, clinching it with a forehand winner.
Thrilling drama, between these two sporting giants!
We've just passed the four hour mark!
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 7-7 Federer (30-30)
From 30-0 to 30-30, as Djokovic nets then goes long!
Is this Federer's moment?
*Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 7-7 Federer (30-40)
Djokovic goes wide with a forehand, and it's BREAK POINT!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 7-8 Federer*
FEDERER BREAKS!
And with one more whip of his magic forehand wand crosscourt, Federer breaks serve with a stunning angled pass!
Federer will serve for his 9th Wimbledon title!
CENTRE COURT IS ABSOLUTELY ROCKING!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 7-8 Federer* (15-15)
Federer goes long, then Djokovic does.
So tense.
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 7-8 Federer* (30-15)
Sorry did I say tense?
Federer ACE down the T! 2 points away...
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 7-8 Federer* (40-15)
ACE DOWN THE T!
TWO CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS!
Djokovic 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 7-8 Federer* (40-30)
Federer goes wide with a forehand.
ONE MORE CHAMPIONSHIP POINT!
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