Noval Djokovic vs. Roger Federer: The Wimbledon Men's Final has five sets – live! | sport

Fifth Series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 4-4 Federer * (* denotes the server): Another provisional rally ends with Djokovic coming off the line with a forehand for a score of 0-15. Federer looks stunned. He is lucky to be able to escape a low shot that Djokovic encounters with a setback in goal. He will not get away a second time though. Djokovic brings the score to 15-30 with a backhand on the line. Still, he lets Federer hook when he cuts the top of the net with an easy forehand and the ball falls out, giving him a total of 30. Federer finally remembers how to serve. He takes the score to 40-30 and then he cracks an ace in the center to hold.

Fifth series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 4-3 Federer (* denotes the server): But who knows what happens next? Djokovic starts this game by sending a long forehand for 0-15. He is 15-30 when he cash a setback. But Federer strikes a forehand long. Central Court Response: A resigned sigh. Djokovic's answer: a double fault. And here is a break point for Federer. Can he take it? Nope. He sends a long forehand. Devil. The torture of the next rally. You want Federer to try. Finally, he succeeds, hopping on a short ball and forcing a forehand along the line. Breaking point. This time it's Federer. Djokovic, this time, throws punches by raising a long forehand. Central Court Response: Celebration. Poor Novak.

Fifth series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 4-2 Federer * (* denotes the server): Federer opens with a lapel that lands a few meters beyond the baseline. This is a worrying sign for the Swiss. Another setback by Federer allowed Djokovic to feel very lively at 0-30. Federer is struggling to get his first service now. Another tired setback gives Djokovic two more break points. Another turning point: Djokovic makes a forehand for a second serve. Federer can not buy a first service here, though. He is trained in a long exchange, in the net and can not prevent Djokovic to overtake him with a setback. The title is to lose for Djokovic.

Fifth series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 3-2 Federer (* denotes the server): A few tired blows from Federer allowed Djokovic to set a 40-0 lead. Djokovic seems to have control. But three consecutive mistakes of the world number 1 put the game on par. It's a small chance for Federer, but Djokovic is holding on and is still serving.

Fifth series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 2-2 Federer * (* denotes the server): Djokovic takes advantage of some luck on the first point, from a clear rope of a straight back ahead of him. Federer will not be like that at all. And he is a little under pressure when he shoots a wide forehand for 15-30. This is a game defined by the cords of the net, this one: when a shot Federer raises the top of the net, he pbades away and Djokovic has two breaking points. He breathes a sigh of relief when Djokovic sends a return on the reverse for a second serve, then he produces a superb shot, a stunning forehand on the back of Djokovic. Devil. Djokovic has yet another chance when Federer sends a tired forehand. Federer's answer is an badet that sends dust in the air. From there, Federer is titular. And the fans are roaring. And Djokovic looks bored.

Fifth series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 2-1 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic starts with a very bad double fault for 0-15. There have been a few today. The game goes to 30-all. So two, Federer forcing him with a superb 85mph reverse on the line. Djokovic's service is moving up a gear and he's holding up. You feel that Federer needs to take an early break here.

Fifth Series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 1-1 Federer * (* denotes the server): A statistic shows that Djokovic has not lost five players at Wimbledon since 2006. Mario Ancic had beaten him at the time. You remember him? Which player. Anyway, Federer is quick to take a 40-0 lead here. He ends up being 30 years old, good at keeping Djokovic at arm's length.

Fifth series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 1-0 Federer (* denotes the server): This is the fifth time that Federer has competed in a five-set final at Wimbledon. He beat Nadal in 2007 and Roddick in 2009; he lost to Nadal in 2008 and Djokovic in 2014. Djokovic also participated in the five-set grand slam final. It's a familiar territory for both of them. Indeed, Federer won the finals of the Australian Open 2017 and 2018 in five sets. But Djokovic likes long races. You feel that he should be the favorite here. And he starts the decision maker by holding at 15.

Federer begins to face a Djokovic setback with a clever volley for 15-0. Then comes a big serve for 30-0. Soon he has three set points. He takes the first one by sending a carriage end into the open ground. Mind you, he almost hit him a long time. That would have summarized it.

Fourth series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-5 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic is 15 years old. What should Federer think now? He will serve again.

Fourth series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 3-5 Federer * (* denotes the server): While serving for the set, Federer takes a 15-0 lead. Then he double-mistakes. Then Djokovic realizes a rotten setback. But he's not finished yet. He does 30-all and wins his first point of the final with a specific setback. It took him two hours and 47 minutes. But one way or another, Federer saved him by winning a rally of 35 shots with a superb setback for two. However, Federer made a forehand, giving Djokovic another chance – and this time, Switzerland made a backhand reverse! Dearie me, it's just ridiculous.

Fourth series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 2-5 Federer (* denotes the server): Federer feels the blood. At 30, he strikes a forehand in the corner to gain a break point. Djokovic has a long backhand. Federer will serve for the fourth set. It's very strange. It's amazing.

Fourth series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 2-4 Federer * (* denotes the server): Federer is looking to consolidate the break and takes a 40-0 lead with a smooth shot. He holds when Djokovic shoots a shot, far from the target.

Fourth series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 2-3 Federer (* denotes the server): Federer went to 0-15 with a dazzling pbad, but Djokovic produced a moment of genius on the next point, tending to a forehand right for 15 minutes. Then Djokovic double-fouls. Then he strikes a forehand deep towards the baseline. Federer challenges. And he takes up the challenge! Federer has two breaking points. Djokovic drags a setback of several kilometers. This is not over yet!

Fourth series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 2-2 Federer * (* denotes the server): Federer is looking for control at 40-15, only for a boost of Djokovic's excellence to the strength of two. But there is still no sign of a break for Djokovic. Federer holds.

Fourth series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 2-1 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic likes to love.

Fourth series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 1-1 Federer * (* denotes the server): Still no break points for Djokovic. Federer holds with a few cracked right shots. Just you try to make sense of this finale!

Fourth series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 1-0 Federer (* denotes the server): What happens next? It's such a strange match since the start of the second set. My advice though: Djokovic won this set and the title. It's hard to see Federer have enough money in the tank to survive the world's No. 1. Djokovic owns 15. It's amazing, he has not yet managed a break point, and he wins the match.

Third set tie-break: Djokovic * 7-4 Federer (* means the server): Djokovic strikes a backhand on the line and Federer scores a forehand. Djokovic's will is extraordinary, but Federer will kick himself. At 5-3 in the deciding game of the first set, he gained four points on both.

Third decisive set: Djokovic * 6-4 Federer (* means the server): Federer throws a wide backhand. He defies in vain. Djokovic has two set points.

Third decisive set: Djokovic 5-4 Federer * (* means the server): And that's an badet of Federer.

Third deciding set: Djokovic 5-3 Federer * (* means the server): A little service-volley of Federer. It is not finished yet.

Third set decisive: Djokovic * 5-2 Federer (* means the server): Federer recovers one, forcing Djokovic to score a forehand on the run.

Third set tie-break: Djokovic * 5-1 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic goes into wall mode, dominates Federer in a grueling rally and hits the air watching his opponent's reverse drifting for a long time.

Third set decisive: Djokovic 4-1 Federer * (* means the server): Federer makes a setback. Oh Roger!

Third decisive set: Djokovic 3-1 Federer * (* means the server): Djokovic makes a forehand.

Third decisive set: Djokovic * 3-0 Federer (* means the server): Federer sends another wide setback. He looks like the tightest player now.

Third decisive set: Djokovic * 2-0 Federer (* means the server): Federer sends a long right back.

Third set decisive: Djokovic 1-0 Federer * (* means the server): Federer begins by cheating a setback.

Third series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 6-6 Federer (* denotes the server): They have been in the shade for two hours now. This match begins with a long and regular rally. He goes the way of Federer when Djokovic tries his luck, goes to the net and observes a pbading game next to goal for 0-15. Djokovic responds with a venomous backhand for 15 years. Three points are worth to him a break of equality.

Third series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 5-6 Federer * (* denotes the server): A fast game. Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 5-5 Federer * (* means the server): Djokovic breaks some in the net. Federer likes to love. Djokovic will serve to stay in the set again.

Third series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 5-5 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic drops to 0-15 after missing a right shot. Strong service led him to 15-all, but he then hit a long backhand, giving Federer a 15-30 lead. The fans urge Federer to continue. Djokovic is 30 years old in all. But Federer strikes a forehand on the line before attacking to score a point with a clbadic backhand volley. Under pressure, Djokovic remains calm and a good service forces Federer to block the return of the reverse. Devil. From there, Djokovic is titular. It's pretty amazing, is not it?

Third series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 4-5 Federer * (* denotes the server): A good return of Djokovic destabilizes Federer, who sends a wide forehand for a score of 0-15. An ace does it all, but Djokovic starts to look more and more alert. He goes to 30-all. Federer must first serve. He has one: 40-30. Then he finds a good second serve and Djokovic hangs a long backhand.

Third series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 4-4 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic has the feeling of serving. No more messing around. It's an admirable quality, the ability to survive the storm simply by its effectiveness. The less important players would probably be a failure in this set, but Djokovic did not actually give Federer the appearance. He holds at 15.

Third series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 3-4 Federer * (* denotes the server): Federer takes a lead of 40-0. It serves very well. He ends the game with an ace.

Third series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 3-3 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic starts with a free kick for 0-15. He responds with a hard end for 15 years. He feels he is waking up. He goes to 30-15 and goes to 40-15 with a forehand on the line. He holds when Federer throws a forehand.

Third series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 2-3 Federer * (* denotes the server): Federer holds up to 15, serving with precision and precision. "Maybe Djokovic was slightly injured by his slip at the start of the second set, just enough to bring his game down a bit," Harry Shannon suggests.

Third series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 2-2 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic is so poorly served by the time he probably loses a point against one of those sticks that thought he could take off one of Serena Williams. But he feels he is more inclined to play when rallies last longer. And he lands a backhand on the baseline to hold 15. He may be getting up.

Third series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 1-2 Federer * (* denotes the server): Federer likes to love, beating four consecutive points with a smash.

Third series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-6, 1-1 Federer (* denotes the server): It looks like a big match for Djokovic, who wins the first point with a backhand on the line. But he follows him with a double fault. At this point, you start to wonder if this is a trick of Djokovic, a way to give Federer a false sense of security, as he did against Murray in the final of the Open from Australia 2015. It is doing enough to hold at 30. The rot has been stopped. For the moment.

Third series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-6, 0-1 Federer * (* denotes the server): Federer picks up where he stopped, scoring a forehand against a free-falling Djokovic. Two specific services make it 40-15. The atmosphere of Djokovic remains extinct. I would like to pinch myself to hug him. Is it allowed? Maybe during a change. Federer holds with an ace.

Fed strikes a forehand to bring it to 0-15. Then he reaches to his left and produces a magnificent reverse backhand shot for 0-30. Djokovic, completely disconcerted, hits a long forehand and then doubles. Bizarre. It's almost as if Djokovic put him there – which I suspected Federer did in the second set against Nadal.

Second series: Djokovic 7-6, 1-5 Federer * (* means the server): The game goes to 15-all after a double fault of Federer. Djokovic wakes up a bit, whistling a forehand for 15-30. But Federer is doing enough to win the next two points. An ace closes it. Djokovic will serve to keep this strange little set alive.

Second series: Djokovic * 7-6, 1-4 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic tries to mix it with a goal shot but Federer is wise to play and dive well to 0-15. But as we start to wonder if it will be a bagel, Djokovic is holding 30.

Second series: Djokovic 7-6, 0-4 Federer * (* denotes the server): Just like that, the whole thing is to lose for Federer. Djokovic's energy is very strange from the beginning. He continues to make unusual untyped errors. At the other end of the line, Federer advances calmly for 40-0. He ends up being 30 years old.

Second series: Djokovic * 7-6, 0-3 Federer (* denotes the server): Djokovic strikes two setbacks long to bring it to 0-30. It's a strange little hollow on the part of the Serbs, who still have three points of arrival at the break after opening the scoring. Djokovic saves the first with a bad setback. But Federer takes the second with a clean forehand. What a change of moment!

Second series: Djokovic 7-6, 0-2 Federer * (* denotes the server): The game goes to 15-all after a double fault of Federer. He does it 30-15 with an ace. Djokovic responds with a snap. But Federer raised the score to 40-30 with a volley and scored the break when Djokovic put a forehand off.

Second series: Djokovic * 7-6, 0-1 Federer (* denotes the server): Federer never beat Djokovic of a set during a Grand Slam, which seems problematic. But he is on the lookout at the start of this set, gaining two break points with a big forehand in the corner. Djokovic slips behind the baseline. He runs away, but he is broken for the first time when he hits a wide forehand. That's the boost Federer needed.

First series: Djokovic 7-5 Federer * (* means the server): Federer spoils a setback, sending him wide, and he lost a decisive point that he really should have won. Djokovic is in the lead and we wonder if Federer really believes he can beat this guy.

First series: Djokovic * 6-5 Federer (* denotes the server): Federer makes a forehand on the run. Djokovic has the first set point.

First series: Djokovic * 5-5 Federer (* denotes the server): Federer hangs a wide and long forehand.

First series: Djokovic 4-5 Federer * (* denotes the server): Federer drags a horribly wide forehand.