Wimbledon 2019: Djokovic vs Federer

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The 2019 Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer was a historic match filled with dramatic turns. Djokovic, the top seed, faced Federer, the second seed, in a contest that would decide the championship. The match lasted four hours and 57 minutes, marking the longest final in Wimbledon history, with 68 games played and 422 points contested. Djokovic ultimately won 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3), becoming the first man to win a Wimbledon final via a fifth-set tiebreaker. The match was intense, with both players experiencing moments of brilliance and frustration. Federer had two championship points but failed to capitalize, allowing Djokovic to break back and force a tiebreaker. Djokovic's resilience and Federer's aggressive play made for a thrilling spectacle. The introduction of the fifth-set tiebreaker was a new rule at Wimbledon, aimed at preventing excessively long matches. This match will be remembered for its dramatic finale and the historic context it provided in tennis history.