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The world of sports reacts to epic Djokovic-Federer Wimbledon final
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic produced another epic showdown at Wimbledon, with the latter emerging victorious in five sets, 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12.
Djokovic defended his title in truly astonishing circumstances, fending off two championship points from Federer to rally back, and eventually lifted the trophy.
The final was decided by a tiebreaker after both players fought to 12-12 in the fifth set, and as was the case throughout the match, Djokovic played his best during the extra frames, while Federer failed to close him out.
It was the longest Wimbledon final in the tournament’s 142-year history and though it might be early to call it as such, we’re confident Djokovic’s latest triumph over Federer will be remembered as an instant classic.
Federer and Djokovic had the world standing at attention (with due respect to the Cricket World Cup Final) and after the match ended, reactions poured in from across the globe.
Djokovic has now won his 16th Grand Slam, his fifth Wimbledon title and is now the back-to-back champion at the All-England Club.
Magical. Breathless. Iconic.@DjokerNole | @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/YX2hrce8QE
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2019
First, the facts:
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🏆 2019#Wimbledon | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/kRPF6O2xrk— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2019
We just watched the longest final in Wimbledon history at 4 hours and 55 minutes.
Roger Federer's 94 winners are his most ever in a Grand Slam final.
Novak Djokovic captured his 16th major title and his fifth Wimbledon title; he's 3-0 vs Federer in @Wimbledon finals. pic.twitter.com/sKNhznOemJ— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 14, 2019
AO 17- Federer
RG 17 - Nadal
W 17 - Federer
USO 17 - Nadal
AO 18 - Federer
RG 18 - Nadal
W 18 - Djokovic
USO 18 - Djokovic
AO 19 - Djokovic
RG 19 - Nadal
W 19 - Djokovic
USO 19 - ?
The Big Three streak hits 11!pic.twitter.com/IGQBWkfFRB— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 14, 2019
This was the first Grand Slam final decided by a tiebreak after the fifth set was evened at 12-12.
Even if he loses the tiebreak 7-0, Federer will have won 11 more points than Djokovic today. #Wimbledon
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 14, 2019
Djokovic staved off elimination with Federer leading 8-7 in the fifth set, fending off two championship points.
Djokovic holds for 9-8.
This will now be the longest singles match of this year's #Wimbledon, surpassing Berrettini-Schwartzman.
Hasn't been sparkling quality throughout, to be sure, but gosh is a nervy Slam final always a treat to watch.— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 14, 2019
No player has won #Wimbledon saving championship points in 71 years!
The last player to do it? 🇺🇸 Bob Falkenburg (1948) | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/YLrBE9h9BT— ATP Tour (@ATP_Tour) July 14, 2019
Roger & Novak 🙌🏻 #whatamatch #Wimbledon
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) July 14, 2019
WHAT IS HAPPENING #Wimbledon
— Donna Vekic (@DonnaVekic) July 14, 2019
Andy Roddick always admired Federer, and to a lesser degree, Djokovic. The former American standout couldn’t help but marvel in his own way.
Anything good on TV?
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) July 14, 2019
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) July 14, 2019
An epic men’s final. Congratulations to @DjokerNole on his 5th singles title at #Wimbledon. @rogerfederer and Novak are two world-class players who left it all on the court today. 👏🎾 #classic pic.twitter.com/RzkJAueOV1
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 14, 2019
Federer handled the loss with his typical good humour and said he’s looking forward to going back to being just a regular dad.
"Congratulations, man, that was crazy" - Federer to Djokovic
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) July 14, 2019
Roger Federer on this match, in jest:
"I'll try to forget."#Wimbledon— Vivek Jacob (@VivekMJacob) July 14, 2019
Djokovic was also gracious in victory. It’s certainly well-earned.
"When I was a boy... I used to make the trophies out of different materials in my room"@DjokerNole's childhood dream has become a reality for a fifth time...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/fpRYRIE9BA
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2019
