Summary

  • Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 13-12 (7-3)

  • Federer had two championship points at 8-7 in final set

  • First final-set tie-break in Wimbledon singles match

  • Longest singles final in Wimbledon history - four hours & 55 minutes

  • Watch BBC Two & listen to radio commentary above (UK only)

  1. Postpublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Top of the pecking order is Harriet for that effort.

  2. Postpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Katie Falkingham
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    When you come to Wimbledon, there are certain things you expect to see. Strawberries and Pimms, for example.

    A giant chicken? Nope, wasn’t expecting that one.

    Meet Harriet. “I came dressed as a Mexican last year, so I decided I needed to up my game,” she says.

    Job done.

    Chicken
  3. Best shots of the first setpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

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    'It gave Djokovic no chance' - Federer wins point with deft volley

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    'This could be a long afternoon for Federer' - Djokovic hits forehand winner down the line

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    Federer wins point with a smash on way to holding serve

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    Djokovic plays 'amazing' drop shot on way to forcing tie-break

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    Federer's unforced error hands Djokovic first set

  4. Postpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Sonia Oxley
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    The clock hit 56 minutes in that tie-break - the women’s final was over by this time yesterday!

  5. Game and first set Djokovicpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) Federer

    Well, well, well.

    Federer loses his nerve at the crucial time as an unforced error with his backhand hands over the opener.

    Djokovic's face is poker like, only the clenched fist revealing his inner most thoughts.

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    Federer's unforced error hands Djokovic first set

  6. Set point Djokovicpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 6-6 (6-5) Federer*

    Three points in a row for Djokovic - and suddenly it is set point to the Serb...

  7. Tie-breakpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    *Djokovic 6-6 (4-5) Federer

    But wait! Federer's risk-taking ends up in an error greeted by groans. Suddenly we're back on serve...

    Roger Federer hits a forehandImage source, Getty Images
  8. Federer leads tie-breakpublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 6-6 (3-5) Federer*

    Looks that way Tim. Federer has turned this breaker on its head. 'Oohs' and 'aaahs' as Federer lights up Centre with a rocket of a forehand winner.

    A first serve batted into the net puts him within touching distance at 5-3...

  9. Postpublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    *Djokovic 6-6 (3-3) Federer

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV at Wimbledon

    It's the defensive skills of Djokovic, his movement, his balance and the amount of times he makes his opponent play an extra shot.

    Federer recovered from a mini-break down against Rafael Nadal. Can he now do it against the world number one and defending champion?

    Novak Djokovic on the baselineImage source, EPA
  10. Tie-breakpublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    *Djokovic 6-6 (3-3) Federer

    Back on serve. Federer cuts up Djokovic with a sharp slice, following it up with another backhand down the line.

  11. Tie-breakpublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    *Djokovic 6-6 (3-2) Federer

    First blood to Novak, earning the mini-break before Federer paws back.

    Novak Djokovic towels himself downImage source, EPA
  12. Tie-breakpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 6-6 (2-1) Federer*

    Another Gladitorial duel which Wolfman and Shadow would have been proud of, Federer toppling off the podium with another aggressive attempt of a winner.

  13. 'Missed opportunity'published at 15:02 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    *Djokovic 6-6 (1-1) Federer

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV at Wimbledon

    Incredible defence but Federer will realise he missed an opportunity to come to the net with Djokovic at full stretch.

    Novak Djokovic at full stretchImage source, EPA
  14. Tie-breakpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    *Djokovic 6-6 (1-1) Federer

    Fedeer takes the first bite, over to Djokovic's serve.

    A long rally - the longest of the match at 21 shots - sees Djokovic oscillate across the baseline like a clock pendulum.

    Roger goes wide and we're all square.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    #bbctennis #mysportingsunday or text 81111 (UK only)

    Rosemary Hill: The level these two are playing at just leaves me speechless.

    Andy: Both players are amazing! Djokovic is better one minute. Federer the next. Fascinating match!

    Roger Federer and Novak DjokovicImage source, Getty Images
  16. 'He plays right for the lines'published at 15:00 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    *Djokovic 5-6 Federer

    Marion Bartoli
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Roger Federer is so light with his footwork, he gets himself into those positions to play right for the lines.

  17. Tie-break timepublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 6-6 Federer

    Scoreboard pressure back on Djokovic. One wrong turn and he's walking the opposite way to Tie-break Town.

    But nothing scares the Serb. A swift hold to love, sealed with an ace.

    The only way this opener was going to be settled...

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    Djokovic plays 'amazing' drop shot on way to forcing tie-break

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    #bbctennis #mysportingsunday or text 81111 (UK only)

    Chris Haydon: The way Federer takes the sting out of the ball is amazing. Goes from a speeding missile to a dead weight in seconds.

    Roger Federer backhand sliceImage source, EPA
  19. 'Who can execute best?'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    *Djokovic 5-6 Federer

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  20. Postpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    *Djokovic 5-6 Federer

    Federer whips the dropshot out of his back pocket again, this time Djokovic reads his hand and nips a backhand winner past the Swiss.

    That's 15-30. Djokovic wants the next stop to be a break point. But Federer ups the ante, going on the front foot and even Djokovic can't respond... 40-30.

    Uh. Groans around Centre as Fed coughs up a double fault - only his 10th of the tournament - before he resets and holds.

    Roger Federer fist pumpImage source, Getty Images