Navratilova in invitation doubles

1. Magdalena Maleeva (Bul) / Rennae Stubbs (Aus) beat Martina Navratilova (US) / Selima Sfar (Tun) 3-6 7-5 (10-8)
2. Nam Hoang Ly (Vie) / Sumit Nagal (Ind) beat Reilly Opelka (US) / Akira Santillan (Jpn) 7-6 6-4 to win boys' doubles final
3. Jacco Eltingh (Ned) / Paul Haarhuis (Ned) beat Guy Forget (Fra) / Cedric Pioline (Fra) 6-4 6-4
4. Reilly Opelka (US) beats Mikael Ymer (Swe) 7-6 6-4

Goodbye

The mixed doubles continues on Centre Court, with Martina Hingis aiming for a second title of the weekend.

But we must bring Wimbledon Live 2015 to a close, I'm afraid. What a fortnight it has been... a heat wave, player tantrums, five-set thrillers, Goldenballs caught a tennis ball the Serena Slam, grass eating and a third Wimbledon win for Djokovic...

Thanks, as always, for joining us. Until next year...

Topping it off in style

Wimbledon

'Federer should play on'

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"Remember US Open 2013, Roger was seeded seven goes out to Robredo. Roger looked bad and a lot of people were writing him off. He should just play as long as he feels happy to."

Novak too strong - Edberg

Roger Federer's coach Stefan Edberg on BBC Sport: "It was a great match out there. Roger made a great comeback, I don't know how he got out of it. In the end Novak was just a little too strong.

"He kept serving well, made a lot of returns. Roger would have needed to serve a little better."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"These great champions always leave you wanting more. Novak was visibly frustrated after the second set. For all the money in the world you couldn't have told me he was going to take the next two sets like that."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"What impressed me was Federer had a fair amount of break points but it was like Novak made a first serve every time. Roger is unbelievable but turning 34.

"Nadal has shown his mortality. Novak is the best player in the world and not a close second. Novak is best player in the world and I don't see that changing."

Double hundred for Djokovic

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The moment Djokovic won Wimbledon

Want to hear the guttural roars of a champion, to watch the driving forehand which won Djokovic a hat-trick of Wimbledon titles? Funnily enough, the moment Djokovic won Wimbledon is ready to watch on this website.

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Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"You want to play as well as you can every match. Form in the first week is overrated, then it's based on match-ups. The reasons Federer's numbers were down today was Novak Djokovic cause and effect... He causes you to play above yourself and that had an effect on Roger."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"When you reflect on Federer's match against Murray he was always ahead in the count. He had opportunities to break Djokovic and if he had taken them perhaps it would have been a different story."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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It is a match worth watching again - that mammoth tie-break, those saved set points... Unforgettable. You'll be glad to know highlights of Djokovic's four-set victory over Federer are available on this very website.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"Novak's performances in the big events have been exceptional. It was a huge loss to him to not win the French Open, it is the one that has got away from him but it is nice to see him here winning a Grand Slam."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"I think now with the way players move Novak Djokovic is capable of playing brilliant tennis on any surface. This is his third Wimbledon title and you would not bet against him adding further titles here."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

The calming sound of Bill Withers' 'Lovely Day' ends coverage on BBC One, but there's an opportunity to watch the mixed doubles final on this page or via the BBC Sport app. I know, just when you thought the day could not get any better.

If you've had enough of tennis you could stick with BBC One and watch David Attenborough interview Barrack Obama. No, we're not drunk on a mix of tennis and a sickening amount of chocolate biscuit - that interview did happen.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

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"Roger Federer has always had an incredible perspective on his game and his career. Because of his performance in the semi-final when he played, for me, as good as tennis as he has ever played, his expectation would have been to lift an 18th Grand Slam title. It did not work out for him but his focus will now be on the US Open."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"I don't know anyone's game matches up with Novak. I feel as badly for Roger as I can for someone who has won 17 Grand Slams."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

A warm embrace between husband and wife is captured by the television cameras as Djokovic meets Jelena at the end of the long corridor. Roger Federer walks by, the Swiss a bit of a gooseberry, as we all are. No words are exchanged between champion and loser.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"We focus a lot of attention on Andy Murray and the good place in his life right now and Djokovic is the same. His family will be delighted for him."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"The neighbourhood makes up that special atmosphere. It is all part of the ambience of Wimbledon. Novak has become very comfortable here."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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Novak Djokovic adding his signature to pieces of paper being waved in his face. The champion walking down a long corridor, applause of staff members accompanying him.

Djokovic is the first man to retain the Wimbledon title since Roger Federer did so in 2007.

That eight-year wait for a successful defence in the longest period at any of the Grand Slams.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC Radio 5 live

"We have not seen this playful side of Novak Djokovic throughout the entire tournament. French Open is in the back of his mind now.

"Novak showed how much he appreciated the crowd when he lost at the French Open and these are the moments when you see the respect Novak deserves. It is nice to see him relaxed and open up."

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Novak Djokovic, cradling his trophy, meets Benedict Cumberbatch in the club house. "How on earth did you manage to play at such a level?" the actor asks. "It was elementary," says Djokovic, sniggering as he walks to the balcony. (Some of that has been made up, utter fantasy.)

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"In the Grand Slams you look at them and break them down into two events. Get through the first week, regroup and start on the second week.

"Djokovic did not play particularly well in the first week but the big turning point was against Anderson.

"That was when you felt he had put the hangover of the French Open behind him and was ready to focus on this tournament."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"Today's match was the best Djokovic has played in this event. The first week was an unforgettable one for him. Rewind to the Kevin Anderson match, he was two sets down and the ability to get out of that made this possible."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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In the time it takes to roll the green ceremonial carpet, Wimbledon 2015 comes to an end. Novak Djokovic's wife Jelena Ristic and coach Boris Becker share the moment before disappearing to celebrate with a tipple. Or two.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"The first serve was going to be vital. You have to look at the numbers and how good he has been. Federer's percentage has been at 67% and he'd won 82% of those points. Today Djokovic was able to restrict him to 74%. On the second serve Djokovic was able to win half the points. That's a huge difference."

Player reaction - Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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Novak Djokovic talking to Sue Barker on BBC One: "I knew coming on the court Roger is going to play like he always play, at his best when it matters the most. He makes you work hard every single point.

"You work hard all your life, every day. You envisage yourself being on the Centre Court, holding this trophy. It's a very thrilling feeling."

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Richard Bellars: @rogerfederer is a class act on and off the court. I hope he stays motivated for as long as possible

Alexander J Green: Federer looks properly gutted this year - maybe he knows this was his last chance for number 18.

Natalie Louise: What a final! Although I wanted Murray to win, Djokovic played brill there's no denying it- well earnt win

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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Djokovic, who had time to put on his tracksuit bottoms while the roof rolled over Centre, walks around the arena with his golden prize, posing for photographs, flashbulbs popping like fireflies in the half-light.

Winner's reaction

Novak Djokovic to BBC Sport after being asked about coach Boris Becker not having the bragging rights any more:

"No he doesn't. We will have a glass of beer or a glass of wine. It has been a long run, ever since we started working together it took some time to understand each other. He is German, I am Serbian, a significant difference. We managed to find the right chemistry. This is his trophy as much as mine."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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Novak Djokovic ate blades of Centre Court grass after beating Roger Federer last year and chewed the cud again this year. Sue Barker asks: "What's that all about?"

"It tasted very very good this year," jokes Djokovic. "I don't know what the grounds people have done but they've done a good job. It's a little tradition."

Player reaction

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic talking to Sue Barker: "First of all, I have to say it's a big challenge playing against Roger. A lot of players of my generation have looked up to him and followed his lead."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

"How good were you today?" Sue Barker asks Djokovic. Steady, Sue. "He makes you push your limits, work hard and win every single point," says the champion. Boris Becker is laughing and clapping in the players' box, with Djokovic admitting his coach no longer has the "bragging rights".

Player reaction

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Roger Federer talking to BBC Sport: "Well done Novak. That is sport, we don't know the outcome. I had my chances in the first set. I got lucky to win the second, had chances in the third.

"But he was better on the bigger points. He was rock solid, I didn't play badly myself. That's how it goes.

"I work very hard, so do the other guys, I have a great team behind me. Without them it would not be possible. I am still very hungry and motivated. A privilege to play here, again. I would have loved to win but Novak was very good."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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"I didn't play bad myself so I can be very happy, that's how it goes," says Federer, magnanimous in defeat. Defeat has not clouded the Centre Court's love for the 17-time Grand Slam champion. They whistle, they cheer and click, click, click.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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Novak Djokovic collects his prize, and there's a £1.8m cheque as an added bounty. A great reward for one of the greats.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Flashbulbs pop as Sue Barker introduces the runner-up, Roger Federer. A 10th Wimbledon final, a third loss at the final hurdle. Mrs Mirka Federer capturing the moment on her smart phone.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"Honesty was Novak Djokovic's best friend. Being able to look inward after losing the French Open and acknowledge the situation and then come here and he played his best match of the tournament he played was today.

"Roger Federer is the man. On this day, Novak was the man. It is a pleasure to watch these two greats go toe-to-toe."

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A Union flag doubles up as a table cloth, though there's no glittering prize on top of said table. Hang on just one minute, here comes Pineapple top - and a few paces behind are Djokovic and Federer.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"You can't say enough things about how complete a player Djokovic is. After the disappointment of the second set, he turned it around. No chance at that point did I think he would routine the next two sets."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"When you reflect on how Novak has left no stone unturned, his serving has been getting better all the time, his diet, his preparation, it is all first class. He is in his prime, he is 28, I see him at the top of the game for five or six years. I see him adding to his Grand Slam collection very soon."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Carpet fitters advance onto Centre Court, carrying a green rug on their shoulders. It can only mean the presentation ceremony will soon begin. The photographers hurry to their positions.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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Novak is already on the honours board... quick work.

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Lawrence: Typically awesome from Novak. Sorry though, that was not the supremely confident Federer that beat Murray.

Matthew Vernon: Cue the pundits guaranteeing us that Federer's missed his last chance at a slam. Just as they did this time last year...

James Cameron: That is not tennis: it was a showdown between 2 of the greatest athletes to ever grace a court, lucky to witness such talent!

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Richard Krajicek

1996 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Mentally Novak Djokovic goes off a bit sometimes but he never goes down without a fight. He gets a bit upset and gets a bit nervous and that is normal. Being great is not having no fear, it is being able to conquer fear.

"This is an unbelievable era with Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, it is a privilege to be alive to be able to see these players perform and fight."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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Djokovic stands alone in eighth place on the all-time list, with Bill Tilden his next target. The American, of course, won 10 Grand Slams. At 28, he is the oldest player to win nine majors in the Open era. Who'd have thunk that.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Pat Cash

1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Novak Djokovic is the king of grass. A phenomenal performance with incredible tennis forcing Roger Federer out of his comfort zone."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Russell Fuller

BBC tennis correspondent at Wimbledon

EPA

"Roger Federer went ultimately the same way as Andy Murray in the Australian Open at the start of the year. Novak Djokovic is just a magnificent athlete and a magnificent champion. A third Wimbledon title, that puts him in quite the elite bracket."

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Andrew Priestley: I really hope that isn't the last time we see Roger Federer in a Gentlemen's Final of a Wimbledon Championship. Legend.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Djokovic's accumulation of three Wimbledon titles equals the number his coach Boris Becker won. The German, in the players' box, is standing and chatting to his crew while awaiting the green carpet to be rolled out.

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Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"Coming off the back of the disappointment of the French Open, in the first week he was a little understated.

To get through and win is a great effort from Djokovic. Great effort from Federer, but there is a reason why Novak is number one in the world."

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Jim Calverley: The man is a machine.

Aaron Singh Callo: Djokovic take a bow! What a great game of tennis.

Jake: Just had a feeling that Djokovic would do it today. All the expectation was on Federer. That's why he's world number 1.

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Piers Newbery

BBC Sport at Wimbledon

"Nine slams for Djokovic, overtakes Connors, Agassi, Lendl, Perry & Rosewall. And more to come..."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

Pat Cash

1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Wow. It was really only at the end of the match that Novak got into a reasonably comfortable position. You have to hand it to him. He had to play better than he did in the semi-final and he did.

"Roger had to keep up the level he played in the semi-final and he was not quite able to do that today, but to be fair Novak did not let him."

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

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Federer simply gazes into the middle distance in his chair before leaving with his shoulders slumped and head bowed. Was that his last chance to win a record eighth title at SW19? It is announced that the roof will be closed for the presentation so we must wait a wee while.

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Game, set, match and championship Djokovic

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Djokovic, surer of foot and quicker of thought, has oodles of time to drive a forehand into the corner. Federer stranded on the other side. The Serb roars. He is a three-time Wimbledon champion.

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Djokovic exchanged verbal arrows with a spectator during the last game, though it didnt' hinder his performance. Federer in trouble at 15-30 and stonking return, kissing the baseline, gives Djokovic two championship points.

David Law

BBC Radio 5 live commentator

"Suddenly there is a little gathering of people who will be part of the trophy presentation. They think the end is near."

Federer with a dropper... Djokovic at full speed... but into the tape the volley goes. First blow Federer. Second point? That goes Federer's way, Djokovic butchering a forehand. The rowdy patrons lift the volume.

Djokovic's response is clinical. Majestic serving. One spectators crosses his fingers, hoping the good fortune fairies sprinkle their stardust on Federer, but the Swiss fails to make his own luck. Djokovic a game away from the championship.

Pat Cash

1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"There is still a bit of work to be done, the crowd are going to start going nuts and Roger Federer is going to start to attack."

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"You could see by Djokovic's reaction when he had those break point opportunities, his frustration at not taking them. He must maintain his focus."

Federer holds serve

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Federer clips the line with a clobbered forehand. There's no more to talk about here. This match truly Hitchcockian on the nerves.

Federer saves second break point

The crowd transfixed... Djokovic pouncing on the Federer second serve and the Swiss directs a backhand wide. Second break point. Second break point saved, another cool first serve. Advantage. Deuce. On we go...

Federer saves break point

The two heavyweights have pulled out their biggest punches in this match, and Federer now a little punch drunk. A double fault presenting Djokovic with a break point, but a canny first serve forces the game to deuce.

Actors Clive Owen and Kate Winslet among those on Centre Court gripped by the action.

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Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"Federer has been able to find first serves when he's needed them. Today, in the first set tie-break and in his last service game, he's missed. When Djokovic gets looks at second serves, it really is in his favour."

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"Federer has got to be careful here. He still has hope in this match but it borders on hopeless if he goes down two breaks."

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Djokovic performing with stunning accuracy, even the Federer faithful have to admire a sensational winner down the line on the opening point.

Federer's returns are loose, although the Serb offers his opponent hope and Federer drags himself to 40-30.

But this is brutal serving from the Serb - ace - and Federer now drinking in the last chance saloon.

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Pat Cash

1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"It looks like Roger is being ground down. It is a very good match, and I don't think Federer has done an awful lot wrong, but there are just so little margins. A couple of errors and he's down two sets to one and a break."

Djokovic breaks

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Djokovic's eyes widen, he senses an opportunity, but he hammers a return into the tape and Federer is allowed to level at 15-15. A temporary reprieve it is, though, as the Swiss nets.

But Djokovic showing he is fallable, drilling a backhand wide. 30-30. Federer botching a backhand. Break point Djokovic. Here we go? Yes. Fabulous return from Djokovic and the Swiss can't negotiate the barrier.

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Federer gambling like a high roller in a Las Vegas casino on the forehand, but he loses. Trading power for precision does not always pay off. A straightforward hold for the Serb. Coach Boris is happy. On we go.

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Jack Blackburn: Can it be possible that the 17-time Grand Slam Champ doesn't believe he can win this? Because, at times, it looks like it.

Little Frank: Roger may well win the fourth set, but I can't realistically see him winning two sets in a row.

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"The momentum feels like it is on Novak's side right now. I love that Roger was audible in his celebration after winning a point - it sends a message to Novak."

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Djokovic on the canvas, those rubber-legs folding as he slips and slides on the baseline and Federer, ruthless, pings a winner to the other side. He follows with an ace and then dazzles with an outstretched backhand volley.

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"I don't remember a better generation athletically than we are seeing in tennis right now."

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Thierry Henry gazing around the famous arena in between points and nearly misses the circus shots at the tape. Federer with a dinky volley at a zany angle... spectators screech... Djokovic fetches and there's room to park a dumper truck in the space the Serb has to aim. Federer forehand long to end matters? The Swiss challenges, but it was blind optimism.

Djokovic on the attack

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Novak Djokovic was taking the ball a lot further up the court in the third set, as shown above.

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No worries Andy, it is difficult to look smart sat next to head boy Tim Henman.

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Bradley Cooper one of the many thespians in the Royal Box, but there's a lack of drama in this game. Djokovic with a menacing forehand return, which has the fans oohing and aahing but, ultimately, it's a simple hold to 15 for the Swiss.

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"The temperament from Novak in that game when he served it out, especially coming back after the rain break... if you just switched on without the scoreboard, you might think it was the first game of the match."

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Game and third set

Djokovic expertly handling a Federer moonball with an assassin's calm. Federer rooted to the back of the court by the venom of the Djokovic shots and that is glorious smoothie smooth hold.

Richard Krajicek

1996 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"This is good for Djokovic. There is no drama in this game. If it had been close the crowd would get into it. It has been a strange set, what with the rain delay it has not really been in keeping with the rest of match."

Federer has spent fewer minutes on court in this tournament than his competitor, and this is now the Swiss' longest match of the fortnight as two hours and 20 minutes slip by. Federer serving at machine-gun pace, rat-a-tat-tat and it's another blemish-free hold.

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Federer trying to contain lightning in a bottle and, as we all know, that is impossible. Djokovic's swishing his wand and producing all sorts of magic - flame throwers and kitten soft volleys. A hold to love it is again.

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Sahil Oberoi: Why not just keep the court covered with so much rain around? This will get silly if they have to go off again.

Richard Butler: Now I don't know anything about tennis, but why in this rain break has the roof not been closed?

Neil Perry: Why don't they just shut the roof at the start?! Makes zero sense to me.

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"Both guys striking the ball cleanly right out of the break. They are starting where they left off."

Rapid from Federer. Holding to love with little fuss. A great returner like Djokovic can do little when he can't get racquet on ball.

We go again. The finalists are applauded to their positions. Djokovic, remember, with the break. On the opening point, Federer dances to the tape, smoothly placing a backhand volley beyond his rival. Ole!

The Royal Box still almost empty, catering staff have run out of peas and gravy so I'm told. The absent miss a peachy backhand lob from Federer - which causes one gent to cry: "You're a genius, Roger."

The Swiss isn't clever enough to contain the Serb, though. The top seed overpowering from the baseline.

Second-set tension

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The tension of the second set was so great that it swayed the concentration of even the Metropolitan Police's finest.

You can watch highlights here or under the 'highlights tab' at the top of this page. We try and make it easy like that.

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"If I had been Roger Federer during that 15-minute delay, I would have said 'You know what, I'm feeling OK, let's get on with it without a warm-up'."

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Sushant: Such a wonderful final game between the two great players.I even can't move my eyes on twitter to tweet from my TV set.

Play to resume

Hooray the spectators chirp as Djokovic and Federer serenely walk onto the grass. Photographers focusing their lenses on the opposite end of the Royal Box. Who has been spotted? Only they know.

There'll be a three-minute warm-up before play restarts.

Play set to resume

Ball boys and ball girls march back on to the turf and the line judges quickly follow. No sign yet of Djokovic and Federer appearing through those green-panelled doors.

Best action so far

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You can watch all the best action so far, and boy, has there been some, by clicking on the highlights tab on this page.

There are plenty of other stunning videos for you to watch here too.

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"Credit to Novak, you could see that frustration when he lost that set - hitting his shoe with his racquet. He just keeps fighting back."

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"Back in the '04 final, we went off for a pretty significant rain delay and it's never easy. I remember walking behind Roger and I was sweating like I had done something very wrong. I looked on the back of Roger's neck and there was not a drop of sweat on there. I may have lost that match right there.

Covers come off

A genteel lady announces the covers will be removed from Centre and the players will soon reappear. All that was missing was a xylophone to herald a brief broadcast.

Four-time champion Laver's effect on McEnroe

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

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"When John McEnroe gets around Rod Laver, it's like a 13-year-old girl at a Justin Bieber concert."

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Bad news for a Brit

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Sadly, Gordon Reid was unable to add another British Wimbledon title following Jordanne Whiley's success in the women's wheelchair doubles final earlier.

The Scotsman and Michael Jeremiasz of France were beaten 7-5 5-7 6-2 by Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina and Frenchman Nicolas Peifer in the men's final.

Richard Krajicek

1996 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Roger needs this break I think because he is a break down. He will have the chance to talk to the coach now. I think his coach will say chip and come in more, and slice more.

"If you slice with no pace to Novak, he does not like it and it is a very effective tool to break down his game."

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Obbby: Novak slides like no one else in tennis, convinced an injury prevention strategy - ankles and knees never lock.

Ross Evans: Let it rain for about an hour so I can finish my journey home and watch the climax to this classic!!

Rain suspends play

An orderly line forming in the Royal Box as the grand guests attempt to refill the stomachs on reheated sausage rolls. Hugh Grant remaining in his seat for now, though. The players apparently will not return to the locker room as it isn't thick, fat rain.

Rain stops play

Richard Krajicek

1996 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"It is almost like a bit of wind has been knocked out of Roger Federer. He was going so well but gets broken and now Novak looks totally relaxed."

Rain suspends play

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Rain drops fall, the cover is hoisted over Centre and, in a flash, Djokovic and Federer have vanished.

Federer serving with such stunning speed and accuracy that by the time a full stop is added to the end of this sentence he holds to love.

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Federer's level has dropped and Djokovic consolidates. A routine hold and it does not look like the Serb will come a cropper in this set.

Djokovic breaks

The pair have reached a jaw-droppingly high standard, both orbiting a higher plane. Delicate dropper from Djokovic break point, and Federer responds with a wild volley long. A sharp intake of breath around the arena.

Federer is a phenomenon. A father of four, on the cusp of his 34th birthday, and matching the world number one blow for blow. But from 40-15 he's hauled to deuce and a nervous energy envelopes Centre.

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James Clayton: Yes yes yes!!!. That second serve kicker from Fedfan at 6-7 down in the breaker was an absolute joke.

BHF26: THIS IS INTENSE THIS MATCH! You just don't know what way it'll go! Can't even predict this, and that's what makes it SO GOOD!

Roberto Kusabbi: Fantastic tie-break again. For it to be a truly great final, does it have to go to five sets? I think so...

Federer being made to shuffle from side to side and there's tiredness in his shots. Twice he goes long and the Serb has advantage before firing a volley for the hold.

Break point Federer

Federer punches the air after watching a forehand winner fly by his opponent. The Swiss in the driving seat, 0-30 up, but Djokovic flicks a switch and now his engine is roaring. 30-30. A snappy backhand from Federer, full of bite. Break point.

Pat Cash

1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Roger Federer is a specialist at coming out on top when it counts the most. He handles pressure better than just about anyone."

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

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"I promise you, Novak is not feeling great right now. This scenario is all too familiar to me from the 2009 final, being up a set and a bunch of set points in the second-set breaker.

"The emotions for Novak are very complicated. He has to stay the course and not get ahead of himself."

Razor-sharp serving to the rescue and the man who is chasing history cleans up, Djokovic netting a return at advantage.

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Benedict Cumberbatch offers his father a sip of his bottled water at the changeover. Everyone catching their breath after a supernaturally good finale to the previous set. Federer soaking up the applause. Phew.

But the Swiss must prepare to battle once more, gifting his opponent two break points.

Federer wins second set

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Joy for the Federer fans on Henman Hill.

Richard Krajicek

1996 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

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"If it is the third round it would have been an easy tie-break for Novak but this is the final and there is a lot of pressure. Lots of people are rooting for Roger and it is not easy, but it is good for Novak that he is not serving now. He has a game to collect his thoughts."

Game and second set

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Federer advances to the net... volleys to second-set victory! Magnificent tennis.

Set point Federer

How much longer can these two prizefighters go? Fifteen minutes on the clock in this tie-break. And Novak Djokovic wafts a forehand into the net. Set point Federer on the Swiss serve..

Tie-break - Federer saves set point

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Someone has to win this tie-break, it says so in the rule book. Will Djokovic take this opportunity? First serve dodgy. First serve better, but his forehand sails beyond the line.

He will challenge, but Hawk-Eye shows that it was out, out out.

Seventh set point Djokovic

A Novak Djokovic return right up onto the Federer toes and another set point. And this one is on his own serve...

Tie-break

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Again, Federer serves to stay in this tie-break... Djokovic on the canvas... Federer hits a forehand firm and true. Wow-eee.

Sixth set point Djokovic

Novak Djokovic defending on the stretch and he was let off the hook as Federer screws wide. A fifth set point to Djokovic.

Djokovic saves set point

So, here we are, set point for Federer, Djokovic serving... A fine first serve from the defending champ and Federer has no hope.

Set point Federer

Big serve from Roger Federer, a tame return from Novak Djokovic and a hammered put-away from Fed. A set point for the Fed...

Tie-break

Canny second serve out wide followed up by a volley. Take that, Mr Djokovic.

Fourth set point Djokovic

Novak Djokovic dancing around the midcourt bounce to arrow forehands at Federer. Too much power for the Swiss. Into the net and a fourth set point.

Federer saves three set points

Federer gives Djokovic the eyes, the Serb goes one way, Federer the other and another set point is saved. Deafening roars on Centre.

One set point Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic thumps a second set point millimetres long as he banks on a forehand down the line. On we go...

Two set points Djokovic

Familiar territory for Federer, needing to serve to stay in the tie-break. He arrows one wide and lives on.

Three set points Djokovic

Novak Djokovic land a first serve. Into a rally. No, we aren't. Djokovic nips it in the bud with a precise forehand right onto the paint.

Tie-break

Federer unable to negotiate the barrier. Once again his forehand falters.

Tie-break

A big serve out wide from Roger Federer and Djokovic can only fend into the net from out wide.

Tie-break

The tension as taut as a tightrope. Into the net from Federer, the Djokovic backhand sending Federer back-pedalling.

Tie-break

A glorious raking backhand pass from Roger Federer. Absolutely delicious.

Tie-break

A colossal serve by the Serb followed by a masterful backhand down the line and Federer can only net.

Tie-break

Roger Federer's groundstrokes let him down again. A duffed backhand, from the middle of the court, allows Djokovic to get his nose in front.

Tie-break

Stunning from Djokovic, retrieving a Federer lob before eventually killing off his opponent with a forehand volley.

Tie-break

Ohhh!

Novak Djokovic lets a Rodge return fly past him. And it dips inside the baseline. Massive error, mini-break.

Federer holds - tie-break

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From the magical - an ace to the wings which Djokovic would not have caught had he started chasing yesterday - to a loopy forehand error. Federer's game full of highs and lows. An angry smash for 40-30, though, and he extends this set by holding for a tie-break.

Richard Krajicek

1996 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"Roger got going and was really on top of it, I don't know exactly what happened but that was a good chance for him to break.

"It almost looked good news for Roger, now it looks almost bad news for Roger. His energy level went down a bit at the end, as though he thought he had his chance but did not make it."

Djokovic holds serve

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Djokovic turning the screw, a wicked forehand winner forces the Swiss to net. Advantage. The Serb digging in as they once again trade blows from the back of the court... Djokovic bossing it... Federer firing a backhand wide and eventually, finally, the Serb holds.

Seven-minute game and counting

Federer's forehand kisses the line, but Djokovic thinks it was off target. Hawk-Eye, please - and replays show it was in by 0.00001m. Spectators cock-a-hoop. Whistling and whooping like cowboys. Advantage. Deuce. Seven minutes tick by...

Will Djokovic hold?

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Hearts beating faster... they biff and bash on the baseline... bang, bang, bang.. until Federer's backhand splutters. Advantage. The Federer forehand on song. Deuce once more. Chokingly-tense...

Djokovic saves break point

The defending champ going for the quick kill, opening a 30-0 advantage at speed - but he falters with an improvised overhead volley and the Federer sparkle returns.

A dreamy backhand winner. The Swiss then runs around the baseline, a beautiful forehand. Break point Federer. Oh my giddy aunt. But to deuce we march.

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Federer holds serve

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Spectators breathing a little easier as Djokovic biffs a forehand long. Deuce. That's the first point Federer has won on his second serve in this set.

Feather-soft touch at the net from the Swiss has Djokovic tapping his strings in admiration, and from a Federer stutter to a Federer swagger. The Swiss holds!

Set point Djokovic

The Djokovic defence made of titanium which is perhaps why Federer is faltering when against other opponents he might prosper - a forehand long, a timid volley... Djokovic ekes 15-30 up and the ticket holders sense danger. He hauls himself level but coughs up a double fault, gifting Djokovic a set point.

Nervy times for coach Stefan Edberg and wife Mirka in Camp Federer.

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Pat Cash

1987 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

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"Great serving and phenomenal depth from Novak Djokovic is depriving Roger Federer of the freedom he had against Andy Murray."

Andy Roddick

Former world number one on BBC TV

"Novak's serving very well. He places it very well. He doesn't put a lot of spin on it. I'm surprised that Roger is having such a tough time getting a hit on some of these first serves."

Djokovic serving with precision. There's not the merest hint of a sniff of a whiff that Federer will break. And he doesn't. The game wraps up when a Federer return flies out of bounds.

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Richard Krajicek

1996 Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

"It is another close set. Roger could have been up a set and a break up if things had fallen a little different. I don't know what to expect here, it is too close to call but this is the crucial set. If Roger loses, I don't see him coming back from this."

Federer needs to nip into a phone booth, twirl like a dervish and fly out wearing a red cape. Djokovic, the pantomime villain for the majority of the patrons in this famous arena, controlling this set.

The Swiss earning most of his crust when he glides to the net, which is what eases him to 40-0. A dreamy return from Djokovic allows him to steal a point - but the Swiss concludes with an ace.

The Cumberbatchs discuss shades

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"I've brought them with me, I'm going to put them on."

"It is cloudy. You will look like a plum."

"But what about the glare? There is glare. Definite glare."

"I repeat. A plum."

Biff! Zap! Pow!

Victoria Azarenka lost in the quarter-finals of the women's singles to Serena Williams. And owns some fine nightwear...

Silence around Centre as Djokovic fires boomer after boomer, collecting a 40-0 lead. They admire but do not adore. Their love and hearts belong to Federer, who is being made to look slow of foot by the Serb's power and precision.

There is a lot of love from Djokovic's players box though with Boris and wife Jelena upstanding.

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An ace to open from Federer, much to the crowd's approval. Next? A serve and volley, tapping a winner near the tape. Djokovic nibbles at the lead, but the seven-time champion responds with a thunderous driving volley. Bravo, the crowd cheer.

Iffy, iffy, iffy. A tired dropper. Djokovic with another nibble - but Federer's serve holds off the champ.

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Brilliant from Novak...

Djokovic 7-6 (7-1) 3-2 Federer*

Tim Henman

Former British number one on BBC TV

"On these big points, Federer is just not able to go on the offence."