Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a wild men’s singles final at Wimbledon. Per the Associated Press, the final lasted nearly five hours and went to a fifth-set tiebreaker in order…
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose for a photo with their trophies after the Men’s Singles final during Day thirteen of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England.
Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a wild men's singles final at Wimbledon.
Per the Associated Press, the final lasted nearly five hours and went to a fifth-set tiebreaker in order to determine an official winner.
This marks Djokovic's second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth overall.
Both Djokovic and Federer made mention of the marathon match after the final with Djokovic saying, "Unfortunately in these kinds of matches, one of the players has to lose. It’s quite unreal." Federer said, "It was a great match. It was long. It had everything. I had my chances. So did he. I thought we played some great tennis. In a way, I’m very happy with my performance, as well. But Novak, it’s great. Congratulations, man. That was crazy. Well done."
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a backhand in his Men's Singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand in his Men's Singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Adrian Dennis -Pool/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a backhand in his Men's Singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand in his Men's Singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after falling to the ground in his Men's Singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts following defeat in his Men's Singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia embraces Roger Federer of Switzerland at the net following victory in his Men's Singles final during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Roger Federer of Switzerland is presented with the runners-up trophy by Catherine Duchess of Cambridge after winning his Men's Singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia is presented with the trophy by Catherine Duchess of Cambridge after winning his Men's Singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia is presented with the trophy by Catherine Duchess of Cambridge after winning his Men's Singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Roger Federer of Switzerland lifts his runners-up trophy after defeat in the Men's Singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in 5th-Set Tiebreaker
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy after winning his Men's Singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day thirteen of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
