Novak Djokovic dashed Roger Federer's hopes of winning a record eighth Wimbledon crown as the Serb ripped up the script to defend his title at the All England Club.
Federer's form had suggested he was capable of clinching his first grand slam success since 2012 but Djokovic ousted the Swiss for the second year running to win 7-6 (7/1) 6-7 (10/12) 6-4 6-3.
A stunning second-set tie-break went Federer's way on Centre Court but Djokovic was irresistible thereafter, sealing his ninth major triumph, which now includes three at Wimbledon.
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Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer: Wimbledon final 2015
Djokovic, who collects £1.88million for his victory, said: "It's always a great privilege playing Roger because he's a great champion.
"It's one of the biggest challenges I can have, playing him at Wimbledon.
"It's a great honour to play you again.
"For these particular matches you work all your life, wake up every day and work repetitively on certain things but you envision yourself being here with this trophy."
