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Here were a couple of pictures from the sports section of the newspapers last year, the day after Djokovic's Wimbledon win .
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Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic knocked off Swiss legend Roger Federer at the 2019 Wimbledon men's final on Sunday. It was not easy, as the match went to a fifth set tiebreak to decide it. It was the first time in history that a men's final was decided in a fifth set tiebreak, although the men were tied at 12-12 by that point. But in the tiebreak, Djokovic came up with the goods, getting an early mini break that proved to be a huge point, ultimately allowing him to dictate the tempo of the rest of the tiebreak and, in the end, tipping the scales of this epic match in his favor.
As a result, Djokovic denies Federer what would have been a record extending 9th Wimbledon title, and he also provides himself with yet another memorable championship to add to his own legacy. He is now one of the most decorated champions in Wimbledon history in his own right, having taken his fifth overall Wimbledon, and his second straight.
It was not easy, however. Federer actually won more games, and more points, than Djokovic in this match. Yet, Djokovic was more opportunistic, and took better advantage of his chances when they came. That was particularly true of the tiebreaks, of which there were three. All three of them ended in favor of Djokovic.
Ultimately, Djokovic survived the marathon match just a little better, winning only when he absolutely had to, 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 (7-3). That was good enough to win a fifth overall Wimbledon championship, and to deny Federer with what at least appears to be a fairly rare opportunity for another Grand Slam title before that window of opportunity closes. But Djokovic managed to close this particular window, in a result that probably feels more devastating to Federer's future chances than the historical loss to Nadal here in 2008 did.
Federer still ranks very high, and was looking to become the oldest man to win a Grand Slam in the Open era. He is still ranked third in the world, which is an impressive feat. In fact, each of the "Big Three" has proven very impressive, even past thirty. They have now won 11 straight Grand Slam titles combined, and they take up the top three spots in the men's rankings, despite their relatively advanced age for professional tennis players. Their dominance in the sport is unparalleled in the history of men's tennis.
This was the 23rd time that two of the "Big Three" have met in a Grand Slam final event. Djokovic's win means that he is a rather astonishing 5-1 in Grand Slam finals against Federer, while he is 4-4 against Nadal. It should also be noted that Nadal is 6-3 against Federer in Grand Slam finals, although he just lost to Federer in the semifinal here at Wimbledon.
Another classic match, and still more highlight reels from careers that have been absolutely filled with highlights.
Once again, Djokovic takes the crown and rules at Wimbledon!
As a result, Djokovic denies Federer what would have been a record extending 9th Wimbledon title, and he also provides himself with yet another memorable championship to add to his own legacy. He is now one of the most decorated champions in Wimbledon history in his own right, having taken his fifth overall Wimbledon, and his second straight.
It was not easy, however. Federer actually won more games, and more points, than Djokovic in this match. Yet, Djokovic was more opportunistic, and took better advantage of his chances when they came. That was particularly true of the tiebreaks, of which there were three. All three of them ended in favor of Djokovic.
Ultimately, Djokovic survived the marathon match just a little better, winning only when he absolutely had to, 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12 (7-3). That was good enough to win a fifth overall Wimbledon championship, and to deny Federer with what at least appears to be a fairly rare opportunity for another Grand Slam title before that window of opportunity closes. But Djokovic managed to close this particular window, in a result that probably feels more devastating to Federer's future chances than the historical loss to Nadal here in 2008 did.
Federer still ranks very high, and was looking to become the oldest man to win a Grand Slam in the Open era. He is still ranked third in the world, which is an impressive feat. In fact, each of the "Big Three" has proven very impressive, even past thirty. They have now won 11 straight Grand Slam titles combined, and they take up the top three spots in the men's rankings, despite their relatively advanced age for professional tennis players. Their dominance in the sport is unparalleled in the history of men's tennis.
This was the 23rd time that two of the "Big Three" have met in a Grand Slam final event. Djokovic's win means that he is a rather astonishing 5-1 in Grand Slam finals against Federer, while he is 4-4 against Nadal. It should also be noted that Nadal is 6-3 against Federer in Grand Slam finals, although he just lost to Federer in the semifinal here at Wimbledon.
Another classic match, and still more highlight reels from careers that have been absolutely filled with highlights.
Once again, Djokovic takes the crown and rules at Wimbledon!
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