In a truly outstanding Wimbledon final, Novak Djokovic outlasted Roger Federer 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 to win his 7th career Grand Slam and 2nd Wimbledon title.
The 3 hour, 56 minute match did not lack for drama, as Federer and Djokovic were evenly matched throughout, splitting the first two sets. In the third set, Djokovic seized an early break, and eventually won the tiebreak to move within a set away from breaking his string of three straight Grand Slam final defeats.
And in the fourth set, it looked like he would have the title, as he broke Federer twice to lead 5-2. But Federer rallied by winning an incredible 5 games in a row, including saving match point at 5-4 (after challenging an out call on a serve) to force a fifth and decisive set.
In the final set, Djokovic had to call a medical timeout at 2-1 due to discomfort in his right leg. After the timeout, both players stayed on serve, with Djokovic saving 1 break point and Federer saving 3 break points, until Djokovic got the final break at 5-4 to close out a great final.
"It was a great match to be a part of," said Djokovic, who will reclaim the world #1 ranking from Rafael Nadal, after the match. "[Roger's] a magnificent champion. After dropping the fourth set, it wasn't easy to regroup, but I had to find the necessary energy."
Meanwhile, for Roger Federer, a great tournament run comes to an end one win short of his quest for a record-8th Wimbledon title and 18th Grand Slam.
"Going into a match with Novak is always going to be tough," Federer said after the match. "... I can only say congratulations today. ... Well deserved."
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