Djokovic edges Federer in 5 sets for 5th Wimbledon trophy
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July 14, 2019
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic became the first man in 71 years to win Wimbledon after facing match points in the final, coming back to beat Roger Federer in an unprecedented fifth-set tiebreaker Sunday.
By barely emerging to win 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3) after nearly five tight, tense and terrific hours, Djokovic claimed his fifth championship at the All England Club and second in a row.
"Unfortunately in these kinds of matches," Djokovic said, "one of the players has to lose."
This triumph also earned Djokovic his 16th Grand Slam trophy, moving him closer to the only me...
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