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. Federer level again in final setpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic* 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 5-5 Federer

    First blood to Djokovic. Federer comes to the net but hits one into the net. Djokovic then does the same from the baseline.

    Federer brings up 30-15 with an ace. How many of those has he hit now?

    Then it's a backhand into the net, but clever movement sees Fed move to 40-30.

    He holds.

    Roger Federer pumps his fistImage source, Reuters
  2. 'Novak is getting tired'published at 17:55 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 5-4 *Federer

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

    Roger is sensing that Novak is getting tired and that is why he is throwing in more drop-shots to demand more of those fatiguing forward sprints.

    I think Roger is less tired and is creating more. If Federer can hold serve, then I think he will get more chances on the Djokovic serve soon.

    Novak Djokovic gives a tired smirkImage source, Reuters
  3. Yes, it's that good!published at 17:55 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

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    Borg the fanImage source, BBC Sport
  4. Postpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

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    Same.

  5. 'Djokovic keeping his cards close to his chest'published at 17:53 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

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    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Novak Djokovic is just trying to keep his head down and not show anything to the crowd.

    He is keeping everything inside, which is so unlike him.

    Novak Djokovic put a shot into the netImage source, Getty Images
  6. Djokovic wins stunning gamepublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 5-4 Federer*

    Media caption,

    Federer wins point with impressive drop shot

    Oh stop it, Roger. The most delightful little dropshot you ever did see to go 0-15 up.

    Djokovic bites back with a rocket of a forehand, and careers into a 40-15 lead.

    ANOTHER drop shot winner from Federer. That's wizadry!

    But Djokovic holds as Federer shoots long.

  7. Postpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic* 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-4 Federer

    Boris Becker
    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    I tell you what, now anything can happen.

  8. Postpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic* 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-4 Federer

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    "Let's go Roger, let's go!"

    "Roger! Roger! Roger!"

    Centre Court has turned into the sort of atmosphere you'd expect at FC Basel's St Jakob-Park on a Champions League night.

    Roger Federer fan with face paintedImage source, Getty Images
  9. Federer holds nerve and servepublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic* 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-4 Federer

    Federer holds with an ace. We are back to all square in this fifth and final set.

    The Swiss changes his racquet. Is this the winning racquet?

  10. 'They can barely swing'published at 17:47 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 *Federer

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

    Both players are just trying to keep the ball in court, they can barely swing the racquet with nerves and fatigue.

  11. 'The Roger Federer fan club has arrived'published at 17:45 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 *Federer

    Russell Fuller
    BBC tennis correspondent at Wimbledon

    Right now, Novak Djokovic is getting a reminder that the Roger Federer fan club has booked Centre Court for the afternoon as 15,000 people get on their feet and cheer Federer's break of serve.

    I can't remember hearing chants like this for Federer on Centre Court before

  12. Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

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    It really has.

  13. Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 Federer*

    The umpire has to ask for silence. This is like a football crowd. Bonkers, I tell you.

  14. Postpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 Federer*

    Andrew Castle
    BBC Sport tennis commentator at Wimbledon

    Novak Djokovic has just choked.

    He is tight.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

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    Tim Riggs: Federer is looking a little shaky now - Djokovic is digging deep.

    Anukram Adhikary: Federer is amazing. Djokovic is amazing. And younger. That’s got to play in favour of Djokovic especially since this has gone the distance.

    Roger Federer looking tiredImage source, EPA
  16. Postpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 Federer*

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV at Wimbledon

    Two of the greatest champions in our sport - but they're still entitled to get nervous.

  17. 'These guys are human'published at 17:43 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 Federer*

    Pat Cash
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    This is making me happy. These guys are actually human, they do feel pressure.

  18. Federer breaks backpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-3 Federer*

    Argh! A little rally and then Federer hits a forehand long. Deuce.

    The clock passes three and a half hours.

    Another rally, this time longer, and Federer comes out on top. Advantage and another break point to the Swiss.

    HE DOES IT! Djokovic goes long. My word.

    Media caption,

    'Djokovic has just choked' - Federer breaks back in fifth set

  19. Federer chance to hit backpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic* 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-2 Federer

    Nobody in either of the boxes can watch. This is unbelievable.

    The points go back and forth across the net to 30-30, and then Djokovic double-faults.

    Federer break point.

  20. 'Tense'published at 17:39 British Summer Time 14 July 2019

    Djokovic* 7-6 (7-5) 1-6 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 4-2 Federer

    Boris Becker
    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    Mirka Federer is barely even watching now, and who can blame her.

    A very tense situation now.