Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in final to make 16 Grand Slams wins and fifth Wimbledon

 Novak Djokovic saved two championship points in Wimbledon’s longest single final to retain his title in a thrilling win over Roger Federer on Centre Court 7-6 (7-5), 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 13-12 (7-3).

 After four hours and 57 minutes Federer hit a ball high to hand the Serb victory.

 The world number one has won 16 Grand Slams – four of the last five.

 Djokovic after winning said “It’s quite unreal.”

 37-year-old Roger Federer was chasing a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon singles title said “ It was a great match, it was long, it had everything. Novak, congratulations, man, that was crazy.”

 Federer had two championship points at 8-7, Djokovic held his nerve to save both and then break back, eventually taking it to the new tie-break at 12-12.

 Federer has 20 grand slams compared to Novak Djokovic’s 16.