Roger Federer v Novak Djokovic – the Wimbledon men's singles final: in pictures

Spectators gather outside Centre Court before play begins
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Djokovic warms up on court 4
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After failing to break Djokovic's serve, but steadfastly holding his ground, the first set goes to a tie-break. Federer comes through and wins the first set 7-6
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A slip costs Djokovic a game in the second set
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It starts to look worrying for Djokovic after he calls for a physio to work on his leg. He comes back from the fall to break Federer's serve, and win the second set 6-4 Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Djokovic celebrates after winning the second set
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The crowd in Centre Court bask in the afternoon sunshine
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It is Federer's serve for the next game, which he duly wins
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge watch from the Royal Box Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

David Beckham is also there charming the ladies in the Royal Box Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

The third set also goes to a tie-break in what is becoming a classic final. Unfortunately for Federer, this time it goes to Djokovic who now has the edge at 2-1
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Roger Federer is having trouble dealing with Djokovic in the fourth set as the Serb takes a 5-2 lead
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The Swiss digs deep though and fights back, winning five games in a row to take the fourth set 7-5
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In the fifth set, Federer matches Djokovic game for game
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Djokovic finally breaks Federer's serve in the tenth game of the fifth set to win his second Wimbledon title
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He gets down on his knees and eats a piece of the turf …
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… then runs into the stands to celebrate with coach Boris Becker
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The crowd, including Federer's twin daughters and wife Mirka, applaud the seven-time champion's valiant effort
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Federer looks close to tears as he holds the runner-up trophy. He took the defeat though with characteristic good grace Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Djokovic kisses the trophy after ending a three-match losing run in grand slam finals Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian