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Novak Djokovic speaking on the court following his win over Roger Federer: "First of all I want to congratulate Roger it was a great match to be a part of he is a magnificent champion and a great example of a great athlete and a role model. I respect everything you have done and thanks for letting me win today.

"That's why he has 17 Grand Slams because at important times he comes up with those shots. After losing the fourth set it wasn't easy to go on and win the fifth set, I don't know how I did it.

"This is the best tournament in the world and the one I always wanted to win so to be able to compete at such a high level I am so grateful."

Novak Djokovic next.

The Serb dedicates his win to his girlfriend and unborn child, thanks his team and pays tribute to his first coach back home who passed away earlier this year.

Runner-up Roger Federer on BBC One: "It was a great final. I can't believe I made it to five, it wasn't looking good for a while.

"Going into a match with Novak, you know it's going to be tough. I can only say congratulations to him. It was an amazing match and an amazing tournament. It's well-deserved.

"I don't know if my daughters quite understand, but it's nice that they came out. I felt the love out here, so thanks a lot. See you next year."

Roger Federer is the class act that you would expect, congratulating Novak Djokovic, saying modestly that he was pleased just to get to a fifth set, and finally correcting Sue Barker, reminding her that his daughters are a bit young to get proud of their old man.

Three-time finalist Andy Roddick:, external Congrats to Novak Djokovic. Worthy champion and a hell of a battle!

Former world number seven Mardy Fish:, external Federer, most respected athlete of all time in any sport.

That is Novak Djokovic's first Grand Slam title since the 2013 Australian Open.

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Roger Federer, watched by his twin daughters, steps up to pick up the runners-up platter. The cheers for him match those that precede Novak Djokovic hoisting the little golden fella.

Russell Fuller
BBC tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 live

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"It was a simply stunning final. Federer played better than we could have dreamt, but Djokovic is the champion again."

Novak Djokovic drops the turf, chest heaving with emotion before heading off into the stands to find his team.

They are ready and waiting. His coaches, including Boris Becker, engulf him with an enormous group hug.

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Suddenly the end looms. Novak Djokovic to 0-30 and two points away.

A forehand wide by a whisker. 15-30. But Roger presses long to hand over two more match points.

A Federer backhand into the net and, a shade under four hours, finally Djokovc has put the final to bed.

Jimmy Connors
Two-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

"Djokovic has had to come back from disappointment after disappointment so for him to keep holding his serve and going one game ahead is really impressive."

Richard Krajicek
1996 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Up until a game ago I thought it was sure that Federer would win. Now those forehands look tired. He hasn't been in a winning position. What happens if he gets in front?"

The key point was the third of the game.

Fifteen-all and you can hear a pin drop as Roger Federer back-pedals under a smash. He leaps skywards, cranks his arm back and buries the overhead into the net.

That was his chance to put Novak Djokovic under the magnifying glass. Instead he has to serve to stay in the set.

Chris in Surrey, via text: The level of stamina and ability from both is mind blowing - what a final! Come on Djoko!

Matt in Bristol, via text: I didn't used to like Federer too much. Thought he was too showy. How wrong I was. I love watching him play now. A bonafide Rolls Royce of a tennis player. Go Roger.

JG, via text: Blimey, I'm trying to present a radio show in Lincolnshire, and keep up with the tennis! It's playing havoc with my links, come on Rog!

Roger Federer backed into a corner, but he ducks, dives and survives.

Novak Djokovic gets his teeth into an 18-stroke rally and that sort of baseline trading is still when he looks most on top.

Federer crunches away a backhand winner, but he is chasing his tail in this game. He slices into the net and pumps long to offer up two break points.

Medal of honour-winning tennis as he advances to deuce behind a big serve and an angled forehand. Djokovic bumps down the line to set up a third.

Both players staring into the whites of the others eyes at the net and Federer wins the pitter-patter exchange.

What a match.

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The last man to win Wimbledon having saved a championship point in the final is Robert Falkenburg of the United States, who defeated Australian John Bromwich 7-5 0-6 6-2 3-6 7-5 in 1948 after being three match points down in the fifth set at 3-5.

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki:, external This has turned out to be some final!

World number 32 Ivo Karlovic:, external Federer played flawless from 2/5 down in fourth set. But still... Fed moving better then ever now. Wow.

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Silken strings from Roger Federer as he comes to the net and slides away an angled volley for 30-30.

Novak Djokovic flops carelessly into the net and he has some break-point style trouble to dig himself out of at 30-40.

That bellow of defiance is the sign that the 2011 champion has made his getaway though.

Ollie, via text: All my fingernails are gone. I've turned to chewing toenails, not as elegant but surprisingly calming. Come on Federer!

Trev Rawlinson in Cheltenham, via text: Forget Murray Mound or Henman Hill, how about Federer Fell or Djokovic Dune? They both deserve it. Blinding tennis!

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV

"It's not a great feeling when your opponent keeps holding his service game to love, it feels like the pressure keeps on coming back to you. This game is really important for Novak Djokovic."