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Novak Djokovic, 2014 Wimbledon champion

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 5:24:11 PM
Roger Federer was also a gracious runner-up:

"I can't believe I made it to five! It wasn't looking good there for a while!

"You know going into a match with Novak that it's going to be rough, physically, because we play such athletic points. I can only say congratulations for the tournament today, it's well deserved. Well deserved."

On his twin daughters being in the box: "I don't know if they quite understand but it's nice that they came out. I've felt the love out here again. I look forward to coming back next year. Thank you guys."

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 5:19:44 PM
More from Novak Djokovic's interview on Centre Court:

"I want to congratulate Roger for a great match today, it was a great match to be a part of. He's a magnificent champion and a great role model. Thank you for letting me win today!

After dropping a fourth set, it wasn't easy to regroup and reset and find the energy to win the fifth set. I don't know how I did it. This is the best tournament in the world, the most valuable one. This is the first tennis match I ever saw when I was five years old, I'm so grateful for this opportunity."

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 5:18:25 PM
Novak's going to be a daddy! "I'd like to dedicate this to my future wife and our future baby."

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 5:17:06 PM
"Thank you for letting me win today," says Novak to Roger as he is interviewed on court.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 5:15:33 PM
Big cheer for Novak Djokovic as he is presented to the crowd as Wimbledon champion, 2014. He's near tears - he very nearly never got back to this moment, and what might that have done to his state of mind in future grand slams? It's a non-issue now, but wow, it was close.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 5:13:13 PM
The standard of tennis really is top drawer. Federer hits a sixth smash winner of the match to move 30-15 ahead after another superb rally. Only for Djokovic to level it at 30-30 with an unbelievable passing shot down the line. It's like the craziest, gutsiest series of raises in poker.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:55:10 PM
Federer looked down and out at 3-1 in the fourth set, but grabbed a key break immediately

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:52:55 PM
Brilliant from Federer! Simply brilliant. A wonderful forehand cross-court leaves Djokovic stranded and we're back on serve in the fourth set.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:51:48 PM
Battling stuff from Federer, who comes to the net, plays two super shots then smacks a volley into the open court. Two break points, and a triumphant stare towards his coach Stefan Edberg.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:51:17 PM
And now perhaps some nerves from Djokovic. He challenges a long backhand that was always looking out, and now trails 0-30 on his own serve. The crowd are getting into this now, formalities be damned, they want Rog to win!

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:50:20 PM
Second serve spins out wide, but Djokovic gets it back to set up an epic rally. A mishit from Federer! It's long! It's a break for Djokovic! He leads 3-1 and two sets to one. This is it, you have to feel.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:48:24 PM
First serve into the net...

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:47:33 PM
A fourth break point now, though, for Djokovic, as Federer's admirable resistance eventually runs out in a fierce rally. Advantage Djokovic...

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:47:28 PM
And he's saved all three! A rush to the net hurries Djokovic who smacks a forehand well wide down the line. Deuce.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:46:32 PM
Overhead smash. Big whoops from the crowd. 30-40.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:45:53 PM
Federer gets one back, forcing Djokovic to scoop a backhand wide. 15-40.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:45:26 PM
The clouds, however, are gathering. The grey, rainy sort, as well as the metaphorical ones. Three break points for Novak...

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:44:59 PM
0-30 for Djokovic on the Federer serve. This could be it, right here.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:44:24 PM
Another hold for Djokovic. Again, should we just go straight to a tie-break?

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:42:31 PM
There's a graze on Novak's right elbow. Doesn't seem to be affecting him too much, but it seems the turf wasn't the only one to come a cropper in that fall.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:41:35 PM
The fourth set is going with serve (shock, I know). A crashing fall for Djokovic on one rush to the net is the only mini-drama so far, and it's left quite a scar on the turf.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:40:29 PM
Roger Federer has won three previous Wimbledon finals in five sets (2007, 2008, 2009). He'll need to do it again this year

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:39:16 PM
From frustration to joy for Novak Djokovic. He's one set away from being Wimbledon champion for a second time

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:35:55 PM
And Federer goes wide with the sliced backhand. Third set, Novak Djokovic!

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:33:56 PM
He wins the first point. 6-4, set point, Djokovic.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:33:03 PM
Federer gets it back to 5-4. Djokovic with two serves for the set.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:32:55 PM
And then Federer goes wide with a forehand. Mini-break handed right back. 5-3 Djokovic.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:32:43 PM
A challenge from Federer. Ball called out on the baseline, and Hawkeye shows it is indeed IN. Even Edberg mouths "wow" at how close that is, and then Djokovic is angered by the point being awarded to Federer rather than replayed. 4-3 Djokovic, mini-break gone.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:32:26 PM
Kick-serve from Djokovic produces a long return from Federer. 4-2 Djokovic at the change of ends.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:30:23 PM
Ooh, big moment. A passing shot from Djokovic clips the net and goes past Federer. An apology comes from Novak, but he has the mini-break. 3-2 Djokovic.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:29:41 PM
Federer does the same to Djokovic. 2-2.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:29:12 PM
And another. 2-1 Djokovic.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:28:55 PM
Ace from Federer. 1-0.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:27:45 PM
A hold to 15, tie-break!

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:27:19 PM
Should Djokovic hold serve, we're heading for our second tie-break.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:25:28 PM
pressure mounting on Djokovic to hold the serve..

by yogi471 7/6/2014 3:25:07 PM
Federer forgot to change his racquet for the first game with new balls. He trots over to his chair to do so once he realises, muttering a possible expletive under his breath.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:25:03 PM
Clutch serving from Roger to get out of that game ....

by andyroddick via twitter 7/6/2014 3:23:27 PM
And another. Massive roar from the Centre Court crowd, big hold from Federer. Remember, he was on his way back to his chair at one point there, then suddenly had to save two break points. Lesser mortals would have crumbled.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:23:03 PM
Another ace. The Federer serve is coming through big time right now.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:22:23 PM
Huge serve down the middle from Federer, and that's simply unplayable! Huge roar to match from Federer as he saves that second break point.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:22:09 PM
Federer goes long with a backhand, advantage Djokovic again. Pressure mounting.

by Steven Saunders 7/6/2014 3:21:21 PM

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