Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer to defend his title at Wimbledon

NOTovak Djokovic saved two match points to retain his title at Wimbledon in a five-set center-line classic with Roger Federer.

In a match that lasted four hours and 57 minutes and that went both ways, it was the Serb who triumphed for his 16th Grand Slam title. But how did he do it? Charlie EcclesharHe examines five main reasons why he has managed to stand out.

Djokovic the ultimate fighter

Is there a bigger competitor in the sport than Novak Djokovic? How else do you explain this last act of Houdini who saw him – for the third time in his career – earn match points and beat Roger Federer in a grand-slam match.

This one was the biggest of the lot. In front of two championships …