Novak Djokovic Defeats Roger Federer in the Wimbledon Men’s Final

Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer today at the Wimbledon’s men’s final in London. The final score, 7-6 1-6 7-6 4-6 13-12, ended an epic five-set match. Djokovic won the first and third set, and Federer took the second and fourth; the fifth set was finally won by Djokovic, making this his fifth Wimbledon title win. He joins Simona Halep, who won the women’s singles championship at Wimbledon yesterday, defeating Serena Williams.

The final lasted four hours and 57 minutes, making it one of the longest and most gruelling matches of the tournament; it was also the first fifth-set tiebreak in Wimbledon singles history.

Today’s win marks Djokovic’s 16th Grand Slam title overall. Earlier this year, Djokovic also won the Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal. “If this was not the most exciting final, then it was definitely the top two or three,” Djokovic said post-game. “I was up against one of the greatest players of all time … And Roger says he hopes he can inspire others to believe they can do it at 37. I’m one of them.”

Meanwhile, Federer has won 20 Grand Slam titles, and 8 single Wimbledon titles specifically. Last year, though, Federer was ousted at Wimbledon by South Africa’s Kevin Anderson. Earlier this month, Federer answered Vogue’s 73 Questions two days before Wimbledon began. There, the tennis pro took a break from the practice courts to show us around, and tell us what it’s like to be a legend of the game.

“I will try to forget. It was a great match,” Federer said after the legendary match today. “It was long, it had everything, I had my chances, so did he. In a way I’m happy. But Novak was great… I can still stand. Back to dad and husband. It’s all good.”

Originally Appeared on Vogue