Rafael Nadal Wins Epic Wimbledon Final in Five Sets
Djokovic Falls in Five-Set Thriller, Nadal Claims 23rd Grand Slam Title
Head-to-head records for players in men's professional tennis
In a thrilling and dramatic men's singles final at Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal fought back from a set down to defeat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7, 9-7 and claim his 23rd Grand Slam title.
The match was a rematch of last year's final, which Nadal also won in four sets. It was the first time that the two players had met in a Grand Slam final since the 2022 French Open, which Nadal also won.
The match was a roller coaster of emotions, with both players producing some incredible tennis. Nadal was the more aggressive player in the first set, and he broke Djokovic's serve twice to take the set 6-4.
Djokovic fought back in the second set, breaking Nadal's serve twice to level the match. Nadal then broke Djokovic's serve in the first game of the third set, and he went on to win the set 6-1.
Djokovic broke Nadal's serve in the first game of the fourth set, and he held on to his serve to take the set 6-7. The fifth set was a tense affair, with both players holding their serve until the 12th game.
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