Novak Djokovic was crowned Wimbledon champion today for the third time after beating Roger Federer in a nail-biting final.
The
Serbian 28-year-old soared to victory for the second year running
following a four-set thriller, which was watched on by a star-studded
crowd, including Pippa Middleton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Naomi
Campbell.
He
roared in delight and pumped his arms after winning his first match
point, before eating some of the hallowed Centre Court grass.
In
what was almost a repeat of last year's final, the World Number One
sealed the win - his ninth grand slam title - in the fourth set of the
game, despite losing the second set to his accomplished rival.
The
Swiss 33-year-old - who was hoping for his eighth Wimbledon title - had
triumphed following a lengthy tie break, winning 12 points to
Djokovic's 10.
But
Djokovic's form was too much for Federer and he went on to win the
final set 6-3 after his first championship point, matching coach Boris
Becker's impressive Wimbledon record.
Djokovic
won 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 and 6-3 and will now earn a cool £1.88 million for
his victory. Federer takes home £940,000 as runner-up.
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