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Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer to claim fifth Wimbledon title

Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the final against Switzerland's Roger Federer. [Reuters]

Novak Djokovic saved two match points to clinch a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major on Sunday, shattering Roger Federer's bid to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in the longest final ever played at the tournament.

Despite being outplayed by the 37-year-old Swiss for large parts of the knife-edge encounter, the world number one triumphed 7-6 (7/5), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 13-12 (7/3).

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