Wimbledon 2019: Novak Djokovic eats grass after defeating Roger Federer to win 16th Grand Slam title

It started with a gruelling first set which was decided on tie-break as both Federer and Djokovic couldn't break each other. Djokovic came out on top. (Photo | AP)

Federer and Djokovic pushed each other to the limit in what became as much a test of focus and stamina as it was about skill. (Photo | AP)

Federer was down a break early in the crucible of the fifth. And then, after seemingly gaining the upper hand, standing a single point from winning while serving for the victory at 8-7, 40-15, he faltered. (Photo | AP)

The Royals, Prince Williams and Kate, were attending the epic final between the two greats. (Photo | AP)

It is the longest final in the history of the tournament that dates to the 1870s, eclipsing by nine minutes Nadal's five-set win over Federer in 2008. (Photo | AP)

Nole eats the grass! In the end, it was Djokovic who emerged victorious, coming back to edge Federer 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3) (Photo | AP)

Novak Djokovic became the first man in 71 years to win Wimbledon after facing match points in the final. (Photo | AP)

This triumph earned Djokovic his 16th Grand Slam trophy, moving him closer to the only men ahead of him in tennis history: Federer with 20, and Rafael Nadal with 18. (Photo | AP)