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

The triumph earned Djokovic his 16th Grand Slam trophy overall, moving him closer to the only men ahead of him in tennis history: Federer owns 20, Rafael Nadal has 18.

For nearly five tight, tense and terrific hours, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer traded the lead, playing on and on and on until an unprecedented fifth-set tiebreaker was required to settle their memorable Wimbledon final. (Photo | AP) 

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)