GagaVerse 2 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Novak Djokovic ended Roger Federer’s hopes of a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday as he edged out the Swiss with a 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 victory to claim the title for a second time. In a tense, enthralling battle that turned into an epic battle, the Serb held off a brilliant fightback from Federer to win his seventh grand slam title. After losing the first set on the tiebreak, the match looked over when Djokovic led by two sets to one and 5-2 in the fourth set. But as the Serb got tight, Federer stormed back, saving a match point at 4-5 and then breaking again as he forced a decider. But Djokovic showed enormous mental resilience to bounce back, breaking in the 10th game, clinching victory when Federer netted a backhand after 3 hours, 56 minutes. Federer, chasing that eighth Wimbledon title and a record-extending 18th grand slam crown, had the momentum after the fourth set but Djokovic showed typical determination to stay strong and snatch victory, ending a run of five defeats in his last six grand slam finals. In their 35th meeting, Federer snatched the opening set on a tiebreak but Djokovic bounced back to level thanks to one break and then moved ahead, taking a second tiebreak. Djokovic led 5-2 in the fourth but Federer broke back for 5-4 and went on to win the set before the top seed broke again in the final set to move alongside the likes of John McEnroe and Mats Wilander in the all-time list of grand slam winners. Having lost his last three grand slam finals, the victory was doubly sweet for Djokovic, who will regain the world No1 ranking when the new list is released on Monday. Djokovic had chances to win the match in straight sets, having missed two set points in the opening tiebreak as Federer took it 9-7 to move ahead. A brilliant backhand pass gave Djokovic a break at 2-1 in the second and after saving a break point at 5-4, he held to level. Federer tried to galvanise himself in the third set but after saving two break points at 5-5, he dipped slightly in the tiebreak and lost it 7-4. The match looked over when Djokovic led 5-2 but Federer broke back, saved a match point at 4-5 and then broke again before serving out the fourth set. Both players took a bathroom break before the start of the fifth set and Djokovic needed treatment for a tight right calf at 2-1. At 3-4, Federer saved three break points, one with an outrageous half-volley, but at 4-5, a few missed first serves let Djokovic in and when Federer netted a backhand, that was it. I really wanted to win Roger bae but he didn't, I'm so disappointed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash 11 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Roger Federer fans are the tennis equivalent of Madonna fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VISION 52 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 WHAT AN EPIC FINAL IT WAS The choking in the 4th set! The drama! The tears! :nooo: I couldn't handle my nerves I wanted Roger to win, but it would be devastating for Novak to lose the 4th final in a row. He, Jelena, and their future baby deserved it! I hope Roger wins another slam as soon as possible; the age clock is ticking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Um...ok? Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 117,010 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Congrats He dedicates the totle for his wife too, so sweet tbh!! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VforVendetta 2,024 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 This guy is a machine, amazing! Still imo Federer is the best cause I see him as a true Tennis genious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaVerse 2 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Roger Federer fans are the tennis equivalent of Madonna fans. Wut? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula Buffay 73 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Novak deserved it. Altho it was really tight! Roger Federer fans are the tennis equivalent of Madonna fans. You're so obsessed by Madonna's fans that you compare your life to it. This is Tennis, it's classy. Go to school for it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainiac 11,171 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 congrats to Novak! He really deserves it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaVerse 2 Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 You're so obsessed by Madonna's fans that you compare your life to it. This is Tennis, it's classy. Go to school for it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essence 244 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Novak deserved it. Altho it was really tight! You're so obsessed by Madonna's fans that you compare your life to it. This is Tennis, it's classy. Go to school for it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash 11 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Wut? Bitter and worried that a new rival might be surpassing Federer's 17 slam titles- Nadal You're so obsessed by Madonna's fans that you compare your life to it. This is Tennis, it's classy. Go to school for it!You're so right :( How will I cope "comparing your life to it" is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read here, congrats :applause: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VISION 52 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 This guy is a machine, amazing! Still imo Federer is the best cause I see him as a true Tennis genious. Novak's tennis is PERFECT. He is just Flawless Speed, serve, physical aspect, forehand, backhand, mental strength, consistency, stamina, etc. Everything! And Federer is a genius! His game looks so classy on grass. Amazing final it was! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash 11 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Novak's tennis is PERFECT. He is just Flawless Speed, serve, physical aspect, forehand, backhand, mental strength, consistency, stamina, etc. Everything! And Federer is a genius! His game looks so classy on grass. Amazing final it was! Stop, what kind of delusion, he doesn't have a perfect game. Lack of a solid forehand for starters and how many slam finals had he lost in a row before this? You sound like a deluded lm "Perfect" The fact that you listed "forehand" as part of his attributes shows how much tennis you watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VforVendetta 2,024 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Novak's tennis is PERFECT. He is just Flawless Speed, serve, physical aspect, forehand, backhand, mental strength, consistency, stamina, etc. Everything! And Federer is a genius! His game looks so classy on grass. Amazing final it was! The thing with Djokovic is that he doesn't make mistakes. He is never the one that will make the exciting moves, he just keeps playing till his oponent cracks and this makes him a very effective player and very difficult to be beaten. Federer is the Messi of Tennis, he is THE Tennist, he is a tennis genious. It's his technique and his way of seeing things. Nadal is very poweful, he is very trained and he is very strong. He doesn't rely that much on technique as he relies on power and speed, something like the Christiano Ronaldo of tennis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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