Novak Djokovic overcame Roger Federer in a five-set thriller to clinch his 2nd Wimbledon title.

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Wimbledon top-seed Novak Djokovic put on a resilient performance to over Roger Federer in a five-set thriller to win his second Wimbledon title (All images AFP)

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Djokovic beat Federer 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 to ruin the seven-time champion a chance to become the first to win eight wimbledon titles.

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The two stalwarts started out stubbornly, tightly holding on to their respective serves. The first set went into the tie-break and the Swiss champion won the first set.

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Djokovic hit back, breaking Federer's serves and winning the second set 6-4.

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Djokovic stepped up after his win in the 2nd set and claimed the third via tie break to gain a 2-1 lead and a good chance of sending Federer packing in four sets.

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Nothing seemed to be working for Federer who was gunning for his record 8th Wimbledon title.

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Djokovic started the fourth set strongly and was just a championship point away from glory.

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Federer, however, was far from done! He fought back and how! He recovered from a losing position to test Djokovic with great mix of aggression and his serve-and-volley expertise to take the fourth set.

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After breaking each other's serves in the final set, Djokovic eventually prevailed to clinch the set 6-4 and the game to claim his 2nd Wimbledon title.

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Resilient Djokovic Denies Federer Glory, Wins 2nd Wimbledon Title

Novak Djokovic overcame Roger Federer in a five-set thriller to clinch his 2nd Wimbledon title.