Novak Djokovic clinched his fifth Wimbledon title as he defeated Roger Federer in the final.© AFP
Eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer believes the "stars have aligned" as he attempts to become the oldest Grand Slam winner of modern times in Sunday's final against Novak Djokovic. The 37-year-old Swiss can clinch a record-extending 21st major if he manages to break free of the world number one's stranglehold. Four-time Wimbledon winner and defending champion Djokovic enjoys a 25-22 edge in career meetings, stretching back 13 years. The Serb has won 14 of their last 20 meetings and eight of the last 10. Federer has lost all four of their most recent meetings at the Slams and it's now seven years since he triumphed over the 32-year-old at the majors. That was 2012 in four sets in a Wimbledon semi-final.
Highlights Between Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer Wimbledon 2019 Final at Centre Court, All England Club
July 14 2019 23:42 (IST)
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What a final it has been between two of the best Tennis players in the world. Both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer gave it all they had and in the end, the defending champion managed to keep his title. Thank you for joining our live coverage.
July 14 2019 23:38 (IST)
Djokovic has done it!
Novak Djokovic has done it, he has beaten Roger Federer to defend his the Wimbledon title.
July 14 2019 23:29 (IST)
Federer holds!
It is 12-12 in the decider and we will have a tie-breaker to decide the winner.
July 14 2019 23:27 (IST)
Djokovic holds!
The deciding set is still going on after over 100 minutes of tennis. Novak Djokovic leads 12-11. Roger Federer to serve to stay in the game.
July 14 2019 23:16 (IST)
Federer holds!
11 games all in the decider of the Wimbledon 2019.
July 14 2019 23:13 (IST)
Novak Djokovic makes it 11-10!
Both players are refusing to back down. The decider is at 11-10 in favour of Novak Djokovic.
July 14 2019 23:10 (IST)
It is 10-10 in the decider!
We are into the double figures in the decider, as both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are playing brilliant tennis.
July 14 2019 23:06 (IST)
Djokovic holds!
The defending champion is now lead the final set by 10 games to 9. According to the new rules, if the match is still tied after 12 games each, the winner will be decided via tie-breaker.
July 14 2019 23:03 (IST)
Federer stays alive in the match!
Roger Federer stays alive in the match as he holds his serve. 9-9 in the final set of the Wimbledon final.
July 14 2019 22:59 (IST)
Djokovic holds!
Novak Djokovic holds his serve. After saving two championship points, the pressure is on Roger Federer now to stay alive in the match as he is about to serve with scoreline at 9-8 in favour of the defending champion.
July 14 2019 22:54 (IST)
Djokovic breaks!
Novak Djokovic is not going down without a fight. He has saved a championship point to stay alive in the match.
July 14 2019 22:48 (IST)
Federer breaks!
Roger Federer breaks the serve and takes the lead 8-7 in the decider.
July 14 2019 22:44 (IST)
Federer makes it 7-7!
Roger Federer holds his serve and the scoreline is now 7-7 in the decider.
July 14 2019 22:42 (IST)
Djokovic holds!
Novak Djokovic holds his serve and the scoreline is in favour of the defending champion 7-6. The pressure is on Roger Federer to stay in the match.
July 14 2019 22:38 (IST)
Federer holds!
Roger Federer holds his serve and he takes the decider is now level at 6-6.
July 14 2019 22:31 (IST)
Djokovic holds!
Novak Djokovic has the lead 6-5, it is now up to Roger Federer to serve to stay alive in the match yet again.
July 14 2019 22:27 (IST)
Federer holds!
Roger Federer stays alive in the match as he holds his serve. The final set is level at 5-5.
July 14 2019 22:23 (IST)
Djokovic holds!
Novak Djokovic takes his lead to 5-4 as Roger Federer is now serving to stay alive in the match.
July 14 2019 22:19 (IST)
Federer holds!
Roger Federer holds his serve and it is level at four games in the final set of the Wimbledon 2019 final.
July 14 2019 22:14 (IST)
Federer breaks!
Roger Federer comes back into the match by breaking Novak Djokovic's serve. The final set is at 3-4 with Federer to serve next.
July 14 2019 22:11 (IST)
Double fault!
Double fault from Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer has the lead in the seventh game.
July 14 2019 22:07 (IST)
Djokovic breaks!
What a time to break the serve. A power-packed backhand and Roger Federer had no answer.
July 14 2019 22:06 (IST)
Djokovic has two break points!
Novak Djokovic has two break points at a crucial stage in the final.
July 14 2019 22:03 (IST)
Djokovic holds his serve!
Nervous play there from Novak Djokovic but he holds his serve and the scoreline is in favour of the world number one 3-2.
July 14 2019 22:01 (IST)
Deuce!
Now Roger Federer puts Novak Djokovic under pressure.
July 14 2019 21:58 (IST)
Roger Federer holds!
Roger Federer holds his serve after saving two break points. The last set is evenly poised at 2-2.
July 14 2019 21:56 (IST)
Deuce!
Novak Djokovic fails and Roger Federer forces the game to go to deuce.
July 14 2019 21:55 (IST)
Two break points for Djokovic!
Novak Djokovic can kill the game here, if he manages to convert one of the two break points.
July 14 2019 21:52 (IST)
Djokovic holds!
A tense game but Novak Djokovic manages to hold his serve. He leads the last set 2-1.
July 14 2019 21:51 (IST)
Deuce!
Roger Federer has found a way to take the third game into deuce. Can he break and put Novak Djokovic under pressure?
July 14 2019 21:46 (IST)
Federer fights back!
Roger Federer takes the game to make it 1-1 in the final set.
July 14 2019 21:44 (IST)
Djokovic holds!
Novak Djokovic has started the last set of the final with a win.
July 14 2019 21:37 (IST)
Roger Federer takes the fourth set!
Roger Federer takes the final into the decider as he wins the fourth set 6-4.
July 14 2019 21:34 (IST)
Djokovic holds!
Novak Djokovic holds his serve and the scoreline is 5-4 in favour of Roger Federer.
July 14 2019 21:31 (IST)
Djokovic breaks!
Novak Djokovic gets his first break of the match as he makes the fourth set 3-5.
July 14 2019 21:30 (IST)
Deuce!
After a 35-shot rally, Roger Federer managed to stay in the game with a powerful forehand down the base line.
July 14 2019 21:25 (IST)
Federer breaks again!
This match is worthy of a final. Both champion players giving it their all. Roger Federer is now two break up in the fourth set.
July 14 2019 21:21 (IST)
Roger Federer doubles his lead!
Roger Federer holds his serve and extends his lead to 4-2 in the fourth set.
July 14 2019 21:18 (IST)
Federer breaks!
What a match this final is turning out to be. Roger Federer breaks yet again and he has the lead 3-2 in the fourth set.
July 14 2019 21:16 (IST)
Exquisite drop shot from Djokovic!
After hitting the ball long, Novak Djokovic comes up with an exquisite drop shot.
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