Roger Federer on losing two match points: "I was still happy to be at 8-8, 9-9. I had to look at the positives, I wasn't a break down.

"You always push yourself to look at things on the better side. It was definitely tough to have those chances.

"You have to push him to make unforced errors, and play aggressive yourself. I thought I had that, but Novak was also playing very well.

"It doesn't matter who was the better player. I know what I did well and how close I was. I can be happy with my performance."

Roger Federer is about to hold his post-match press conference...

Woozers: Epic match. We are privileged to be watching 3 of the greatest tennis players ever. I don’t try to pick the best - I just enjoy such an amazing era of tennis. For @rogerfederer, external to perform at that level at 37 is just amazing. Congrats @DjokerNole, external

AJ Roberts: Without doubt the greatest #wimbeldonfinal, external I’ve ever witnessed. Two formidable #athletes, external in @DjokerNole, external and @rogerfederer, external. Congrats to Novak. He really is a role model to people all round the world who want to take their game to the next level! #winner, external

Jay Graham: Gutted for Federer there, he played the best tennis and I feel he deserved to win the trophy. But credit to Djokovic, his game management was excellent and was ruthless in all the tie-breaks.

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV at Wimbledon

When it came to the crucial times it was Djokovic who came up with the goods.

It's his fifth title. Because of Federer winning eight it's sometimes lost that Djokovic is one of the greatest players in grass court history.

You wouldn't put it past him winning more titles in future.

Boris Becker
Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"It was always going to be the clash of titans, but it was difficult for Novak because he was facing the crowd and the Cinderella story.

"Everyone at the end was subdued, nobody was really celebrating because they felt for Roger. It was an odd situation.

"The players were cool for each other because they could have gone absolutely crazy."

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV at Wimbledon

There's no doubt Roger Federer will be massively disappointed.

In terms of disappointments in his career this will be right up there. To have two match points and against one of his biggest rivals on his favourite court - it will hurt.

I know he's good at controlling his emotions, but this will sting for a long, long time.

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV at Wimbledon

In his post-match interview, I think that there was almost a sense of embarrassment from Roger, having had those two match points and failed to convert them.

I think that the tennis world will reflect on this match for a long time to come.

Kevin Anderson's wife Kelsey is feeling Mirka's pain...

Boris Becker
Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

"There were so many highlight shots, there were so many changes, so much drama, we asked for a final and if we'd got 10% of that we'd have been happy.

"Last year's final between Novak and Kevin Anderson, who was tired after the long semi-final, ended up being a no-match.

"Everything today was the opposite, everything today was why love the sport."

Exceptionally.

Balcony time. Hundreds, possibly even one thousand phones are pointed in Djokovic's direction as he emerges out into daylight, all eager to get a snap of the champion.

Today was definitely an "I was there" kinda day.

Novak Djokovic is met at the top of the stairs by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with his son Stefan clinging to his leg.

Prince William bends down for a chat with the little one.

Novak Djokovic has just been shown his name, newly printed on the honours board.

Next to it, on a chair, is sat his young son, who looks slightly overwhelmed by everything going on.

His daddy crouches down for a chat with his little boy.

In other news...

England have just won the Cricket World Cup!

What a day for sport.

Thousands have poured out of Centre Court in order to nab a spot outside the South West Hall, hoping to glimpse a look at Novak Djokovic, Wimbledon champion for the second year on the trot, on the balcony.

I'm sure he won't be long.

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More from Djokovic: "I know I said this before but when I was a four or five year old boy I used to dream of being a tennis player one day. This has always been the tournament for me that I wanted to win one day. I used to make the trophy out of materials in my room and I hoped I would be able to win it.

"It's special to share this with this crowd and my team. My wife and daughter are here in London but they're at home and I send them a big hug.

"Everbody was suffering I think. My parents are here, that is a dream come true. Thanks for giving everything for me to be here."

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV at Wimbledon

I am still in a slight daze on Roger Federer's behalf. Federer played all the tennis in the first four sets, he could have won all of them. And to then have two Championship points on his own serve, which is one of the most efficient. He tried to be bold on the second, but Novak Djokovic came up with the pass.

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