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?
— 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.
— Ralf Little (@RalfLittle) July 14, 2019
Federer please win 👻
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) July 14, 2019
Only thing this match is missing is Woody Harrelson skulling Pimms
— Tennys Sandgren (@TennysSandgren) July 14, 2019
A reminder that Federer turns 38 in a few weeks. Like a fine wine 🍷 pic.twitter.com/dulRMWEEg4
— 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.
— Miranda Hart (@mermhart) July 14, 2019
wow 😮 this is amazing 😉 tension to watch
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) July 14, 2019
"When is the tiebreak--10-all?" is something Novak Djokovic just asked chair umpire Damian Steiner. #Wimbledon
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 14, 2019
The tension ... we were all feeling it!
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
— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) July 14, 2019
This #WimbledonFinal ... pic.twitter.com/UGgG8X3hzx
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 14, 2019
For the of you who prefer sleep, what a Wimbledon Championship you have missed.
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) July 14, 2019
Only Stan Wawrinka has ever beaten Nadal & Djokovic in the same grand slam. Come on Rog #FedererDjokovic #WimbledonFinal
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) July 14, 2019
TOO MUCH SPORT
👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀🎾🌱
— diego schwartzman (@dieschwartzman) July 14, 2019
Whaaaaaaat???? 🌱
— Carla Suárez Navarro (@CarlaSuarezNava) July 14, 2019
everyone watching the #WimbledonFinal rn pic.twitter.com/OUo7cB7mJf
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 14, 2019
Hello @ICC - how are you coping your end?#Wimbledon #CWC19Final
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2019
Djokovic clinches the win
☝🏼🙏🏼🎾❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/OPhmZejCTO
— 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
— 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
— 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. 👏🎾 #classic pic.twitter.com/RzkJAueOV1
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 14, 2019
@rogerfederer @DjokerNole BIG RESPECT for both!!! What a match!!
— Aga Radwanska (@ARadwanska) July 14, 2019
Wow. Amazing. Best sport ever 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @DjokerNole & @rogerfederer #wimbledon
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) July 14, 2019
Roger that. What a sensational final. They are just soooo good.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 14, 2019
Legend https://t.co/zCULBtSDeV
— 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 😊 Congrats Novak on another @Wimbledon!
— 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
— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) July 14, 2019