LONDON -- After four hours and 55 minutes of sensational tennis -- the longest final in Wimbledon history -- Novak Djokovic retained his crown at the All England Club with a 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3) victory against Roger Federer.
It took 68 games, 421 points and three tie-breakers, but Djokovic is the 2019 Wimbledon champion.
Here's how the sports world reacted:
Who's ready for some tennis?
After Djokovic dropped the second set, things picked up again midway through the third frame:
Anything good on TV?
โ andyroddick (@andyroddick) July 14, 2019
Was about to ask if there's anything good on live TV right now but just seen Harry Potter is on ITV so that's me sorted.
โ Ralf Little (@RalfLittle) July 14, 2019
Federer please win ๐ป
โ Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) July 14, 2019
Only thing this match is missing is Woody Harrelson skulling Pimms
โ Tennys Sandgren (@TennysSandgren) July 14, 2019
A reminder that Federer turns 38 in a few weeks. Like a fine wine ๐ท pic.twitter.com/dulRMWEEg4
โ ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 14, 2019
I am shattered watching this @Wimbledon final. I am having a bathroom break and taking on more electrolytes. Hopefully I will make it through.
โ Miranda Hart (@mermhart) July 14, 2019
wow ๐ฎ this is amazing ๐ tension to watch
โ Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) July 14, 2019
"When is the tiebreak--10-all?" is something Novak Djokovic just asked chair umpire Damian Steiner. #Wimbledon
โ Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 14, 2019
The tension ... we were all feeling it!
Facing a break point, Roger Federer wins a 35-shot rally against Novak Djokovic.
From Mirka Federer, to pretty much everyone watching around the world, Sunday's final had fans on the edge of their seats:
So #Djokovic is basically playing #Federer plus 15000 Federer fans right now. #Wimbledon
โ Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) July 14, 2019
This #WimbledonFinal ... pic.twitter.com/UGgG8X3hzx
โ ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 14, 2019
For the of you who prefer sleep, what a Wimbledon Championship you have missed.
โ Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) July 14, 2019
Only Stan Wawrinka has ever beaten Nadal & Djokovic in the same grand slam. Come on Rog #FedererDjokovic #WimbledonFinal
โ Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) July 14, 2019
TOO MUCH SPORT
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โ diego schwartzman (@dieschwartzman) July 14, 2019
Whaaaaaaat???? ๐ฑ
โ Carla Suรกrez Navarro (@CarlaSuarezNava) July 14, 2019
everyone watching the #WimbledonFinal rn pic.twitter.com/OUo7cB7mJf
โ US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 14, 2019
Hello @ICC - how are you coping your end?#Wimbledon #CWC19Final
โ Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2019
Djokovic clinches the win
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โ Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) July 14, 2019
Unbelievable. Unshakeable. Unstoppable.@DjokerNole wins his fifth #Wimbledon title in an instant classic, defeating Roger Federer 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(4), 4-6, 13-12(3) #JoinTheStory pic.twitter.com/S2Mx1yyJ3M
โ Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2019
I know @rogerfederer will be disappointed he couldn't win today but what an incredible performance! Some of the best aggressive tennis I've ever seen. Don't know how this guy does it. #Wimbledon
โ Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) July 14, 2019
An epic men's final. Congratulations to @DjokerNole on his 5th singles title at #Wimbledon. @rogerfederer and Novak are two world-class players who left it all on the court today. ๐๐พ #classic pic.twitter.com/RzkJAueOV1
โ Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 14, 2019
@rogerfederer @DjokerNole BIG RESPECT for both!!! What a match!!
โ Aga Radwanska (@ARadwanska) July 14, 2019
Wow. Amazing. Best sport ever ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ @DjokerNole & @rogerfederer #wimbledon
โ Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) July 14, 2019
Roger that. What a sensational final. They are just soooo good.
โ Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 14, 2019
Legend https://t.co/zCULBtSDeV
โ Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) July 14, 2019
I have such huge respect for both @DjokerNole and @rogerfederer. What a match... wouldn't have minded to see it go on a little longer ๐ Congrats Novak on another @Wimbledon!
โ Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) July 14, 2019
And finally ...
Can't the Big Three play forever?
When Federer, Djokovic and Nadal will retire... #WimbledonFinal pic.twitter.com/5ZsgN7gwU8
โ We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) July 14, 2019