Djokovic edges Federer in 5 sets for 5th Wimbledon trophy

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer pose for a photo with their trophies after Men's Singles final during Day 13 of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 in London.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia shakes hands at the net with Roger Federer of Switzerland following victory in his Men's Singles final during Day 13 of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 on July 14, 2019 in London.

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the Men's Singles final against Roger Federer during Day 13 of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 on July 14, 2019 in London.

Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal, left, and Robert Farah, lift the trophies after defeating France's Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin during the men's doubles final match of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Winner Romania's Simona Halep and second placed United States' Serena Williams, right, pose with their trophies after the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

United States' Serena Williams is dejected after losing a point during the women's singles final match against Romania's Simona Halep on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal, bottom right, and Robert Farah, celebrate defeating France's Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin during the men's doubles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal, right, and Robert Farah, celebrate defeating France's Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin during the men's doubles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

France's Nicolas Mahut falls on court after being hit by a ball during the men's doubles final match he plays with Edouard Roger-Vasselin against Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah, right, in action against France's Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin during the men's doubles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

France's Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin, right, celebrate winning a point against Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal, top, and Robert Farah during the men's doubles final match. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Robert Farah dives to return the ball to France's Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin during the men's doubles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Colombia's Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah, top, in action against France's Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin during the men's doubles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Romania's Simona Halep poses with the trophy after defeating United States' Serena Williams during the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (Toby Melville/Pool Photo via AP)

Romania's Simona Halep holds her trophy after defeating United States' Serena Williams in the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Romania's Simona Halep, right, reacts after scoring a point against United States' Serena Williams, left, during the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Romania's Simona Halep poses with the trophy after defeating United States' Serena Williams during the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after defeating United States' Serena Williams during the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Romania's Simona Halep holds the trophy after defeating United States' Serena Williams during the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Romania's Simona Halep kisses the trophy after defeating United States' Serena Williams during the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Romania's Simona Halep holds the trophy after defeating United States' Serena Williams during the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Romania's Simona Halep walks away with her trophy after defeating United States' Serena Williams, left, in the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after defeating United States' Serena Williams during the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Serena Williams is dejected after losing a point during the women's singles final match against Romania's Simona Halep on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, left, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex chat as they sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch the women's singles final match between Serena Williams of the United States and Romania's Simona Halep. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Serena Williams is dejected after losing a point during the women's singles final match against Romania's Simona Halep on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Serena Williams looks at Romania's Simona Halep during the women's singles final match on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019.(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Serena Williams wipes her face during the women's singles final match against Romania's Simona Halep on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2019.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns to Switzerland's Roger Federer in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)

Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to Switzerland's Roger Federer in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns to Switzerland's Roger Federer in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)

Switzerland's Roger Federer returns to Spain's Rafael Nadal in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)

Switzerland's Roger Federer serves to Spain's Rafael Nadal during a men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Switzerland's Roger Federer returns to Spain's Rafael Nadal in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Mike Egerton/Pool Photo via AP)

Switzerland's Roger Federer returns to Spain's Rafael Nadal in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Mike Egerton/Pool Photo via AP)

Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ball to Spain's Rafael Nadal during a men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Andrew Couldridge /Pool Photo via AP)

Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ball to Spain's Rafael Nadal during a men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Andrew Couldridge /Pool Photo via AP)

Spain's Rafael Nadal throws a towel during a men's singles semifinal match against Switzerland's Roger Federer on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Andrew Couldridge /Pool Photo via AP)

Former England soccer player David Beckham sits in the Royal Box on Centre Court before the start of the men's singles semi-final match between Switzerland's Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)

Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to Switzerland's Roger Federer in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Adrian Dennis/Pool Photo via AP)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gets to his feet after falling when playing Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Carl Recine/Pool Photo via AP)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gets to his feet after falling when playing Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Carl Recine/Pool Photo via AP)

Actor Eric Bana takes his seat in the Royal Box on Centre Court during a men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts as he plays against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (Carl Recine/Pool Photo via AP)

Actor Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Eberstein, left, sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut serves to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during a men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

British actor Jude Law and former soccer manager Sir Alex Ferguson, top right, sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. (Andy Rain/Pool Photo via AP)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic slips on the court after attempting a return to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Romania's Simona Halep returns the ball to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during a women's singles semifinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

United States' Serena Williams returns to Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova in a Women's semifinal singles match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after beating Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a Women's semifinal singles match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (Ben Stansall/Pool Photo via AP)

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates winning a point against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a Women's semifinal singles match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova returns to United States' Serena Williams in a Women's semifinal singles match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Serena Williams reacts as she plays Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova in a Women's semifinal singles match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Romania's Simona Halep returns to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a Women's semifinal singles match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (Will Oliver/Pool Photo via AP)

Romania's Simona Halep returns to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a Women's semifinal singles match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Serena Williams celebrates defeating Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova during a women's singles semifinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

United States' Serena Williams returns to Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova during a women's singles semifinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates defeating Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during a women's singles semifinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

United States’ Serena Williams returns the ball watched by playing partner Britain’s Andy Murray in a Mixed doubles match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Britain's Andy Murray speaks and United States' Serena Williams celebrate winning a point during a mixed doubles match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Serena Williams and playing partner Britain's Andy Murray, top, in action against Fabrice Martin of France and Raquel Atawo of the United States in a match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Britain's Andy Murray speaks and United States' Serena Williams speak during a mixed doubles match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova falls after attempting a return to Britain's Johanna Konta in a Women's quarterfinal singles match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates defeating Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during a women's quarterfinal match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova attempts to return to Britain's Johanna Konta in a Women's quarterfinal singles match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Serena Williams lays on the court after slipping when playing a return to United States' Alison Riske in a Women's quarterfinal singles match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Serena Williams falls attempting to return the ball to United States' Alison Riske during a women's quarterfinal match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Serena Williams returns to United States' Alison Riske in a Women's quarterfinal singles match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Serena Williams returns the ball to United States' Alison Riske during a women's quarterfinal match on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff is dejected after losing to Romania's Simona Halep in a women's singles match against on day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova returns to Britain's Johanna Konta in a singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova returns the ball to Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova falls trying to return the ball to Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Alexis Ohanian, the husband of United States' Serena Williams watches her play against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Serena Williams returns the ball to Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Serena Williams returns the ball to Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Ugo Humbert of France in a men's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova returns the ball to Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff points her finger during a women's singles match against Romania's Simona Halep on day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Romania's Simona Halep shakes hands with United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff after defeating her in a women's singles match against on day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff wipes her face during a women's singles match against Romania's Simona Halep on day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff returns the ball to Romania's Simona Halep in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff returns the ball to Romania's Simona Halep in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Candi and Corey Gauff, the parents of United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff watch her play against Romania's Simona Halep in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova returns to Britain's Johanna Konta in a singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

United States' Serena Williams celebrates winning a point against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova serves to Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova in a women's singles match during day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

David Goffin of Belgium in action during a practice session before his fourth round match during Middle Sunday of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2019 in London, England.

Johanna Konta of Great Britain in action during a practice session before her fourth round match against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during Middle Sunday of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019.

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a shot in a practice session during Middle Sunday of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2019 in London, England.

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a shot in a practice session during Middle Sunday of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2019 in London, England.

Roger Federer of Switzerland walks back from court at Aorangi Park after a practice session during Middle Sunday of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2019 in London, England.

Roger Federer of Switzerland juggles a ball in a practice session during Middle Sunday of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2019 in London, England.

Serena Williams and Andy Murray return the ball to Alexa Guarachi and Andreas Mies in a mixed doubles match during day six of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Serena Williams celebrates after beating Germany's Julia Goerges in a Women's singles match during day six of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Italy's Fabio Fognini reaches in vain to get the ball as he plays United States' Tennys Sandgren in a Men's singles match during day six of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova holds onto the net after failing to return to Netherland's Kiki Bertens in a Women's singles match during day six of Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Serena Williams and Andy Murray return the ball to Alexa Guarachi and Andreas Mies in a mixed doubles match during day six of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain's Harriet Dart serves to Australia's Ashleigh Barty in a Women's singles match during day six of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff returns to Slovenia's Polona Hercog in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff reacts after winning the second set against Slovenia's Polona Hercog in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff reacts after winning the second set against Slovenia's Polona Hercog in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Slovenia's Polona Hercog prepares to receive serve from United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Slovenia's Polona Hercog returns to United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff reacts after winning a point against Slovenia's Polona Hercog in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Belgium's David Goffin celebrates after beating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Italy's Thomas Fabbiano reacts as he plays Spain's Fernando Verdasco in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Romania's Simona Halep blows a kiss as she celebrates after beating Belarus' Victoria Azarenka in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Argentina's Guido Pella returns to South Africa's Kevin Anderson in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Argentina's Guido Pella returns to South Africa's Kevin Anderson in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka returns to Romania's Simona Halep in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Argentina's Guido Pella celebrates after winning a point against South Africa's Kevin Anderson in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns to Poland's Hubert Hurakacz in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gets to his feet after returning to Poland's Hubert Hurakacz in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Serena Williams serves to Slovenia's Kaja Juvan in a Women's singles match during day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

United States' Taylor Townsend stretches to return to Netherland's Kiki Bertens in a Women's singles match during day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Argentina's Guido Pella returns to South Africa's Kevin Anderson in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

South Africa's Kevin Anderson serves to Argentina's Guido Pella in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Pop star and Spice Girl, Geri Horner and her husband Christian, head of the Red Bull Racing Formula One team, top left, and former England cricket captain Alastair Cook sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

South Africa's Kevin Anderson returns to Argentina's Guido Pella in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Canada's Milos Raonic returns to United States' Reilly Opelka in a Men's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates winning a point against Maria Sakkari of Greece in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki remonstrates with umpire Nacho Forcadell as she disputes a line call as she plays China's Shuai Zhang in a Women's singles match during day five Wimbledon. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

China's Shuai Zhang celebrates winning a point against Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Maria Sakkari of Greece returns to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

United States' Serena Williams returns to Slovenia's Kaja Juvan in a Women's singles match during day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus hands out racquets to spectators after losing to Italy's Matteo Berrettini in a Men's singles match during day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2019.  (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus kisses the court after losing to Italy's Matteo Berrettini. Baghdatis was set to retire after this championship. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus dives to return to Italy's Matteo Berrettini in a Men's singles match during day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus lays over the net after failing to return to Italy's Matteo Berrettini in a Men's singles match during day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating Australia's Nick Kyrgios in a Men's singles match during day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

United States' Serena Williams covers her face with her towel after beating Slovenia's Kaja Juvan in a Women's singles match during day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

United States' Serena Williams returns to Slovenia's Kaja Juvan in a Women's singles match during day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, center, on Court Number One to watch United States' Serena Williams play Slovenia's Kaja Juvan in a singles match during day four. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

By HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Tennis Writer

WIMBLEDON, England — WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Novak Djokovic became the first man in 71 years to win Wimbledon after facing match points in the final, coming back to beat Roger Federer in an unprecedented fifth-set tiebreaker Sunday.

By barely emerging to win 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3) after nearly five tight, tense and terrific hours, Djokovic claimed his fifth championship at the All England Club and second in a row.

This triumph also earned Djokovic his 16th Grand Slam trophy, moving him closer to the only men ahead of him in tennis history: Federer with 20, and Rafael Nadal with 18.

This one was unlike any other, though.

Federer has ruled grass courts since the early 2000s; he has won Wimbledon eight times dating to 2003, and this was his record 12th appearance in the title match. But Djokovic is now 3-0 against Federer in finals at the place and 4-0 against him in five-setters.

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