9 tweets that sum up the collective awe of Djokovic and Federer's Wimbledon classic

The tennis stars served up an epic encounter in London this afternoon.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC PLAYED the likeable bad guy on Wimbledon’s Centre Court this afternoon as he beat crowd favourite Roger Federer in five thrilling sets.

Both players gave the final encounter everything they had, with the Serb pulling clear in the match’s 58th game. This 23-shot rally perfectly captures the levels of commitment and desire both men displayed.

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Needless to say, over the final’s four hours and 14 minutes, Twitter was ablaze with comments and declarations of awe and respect for the duo.

Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips

Federer on 🔥🔥🔥
— Mike Phillips (@mikephillips009) July 6, 2014

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Enda McNulty

We are getting a master class in poise , control , elegance and incredible mental toughness from Federer vs Djokovic. Tune in.
— Enda McNulty (@Enda_McNulty) July 6, 2014

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Cavan goalkeeper Alan O’Mara

You have to salute Djokovic. Some recovery mentally after Federer's revival when most would have let that shift of momentum swallow them up!
— Alan O'Mara (@AOMTHECAT) July 6, 2014

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Frankie Boyle

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Team GB Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill

Great Wimbledon final! Gutted for Federer he's a true champion though!Exciting game and Djokovic was pretty amazing! #Wimbledon2014
— Dame Jess Ennis-Hill (@J_Ennis) July 6, 2014

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Katie Taylor

Roger Federer you beautiful man! Gutted for him. Still the greatest of all time!
— Katie Taylor (@KatieTaylor) July 6, 2014

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Louise McSharry

Gutted for Federer. What a match! The best I've ever seen I think. #wimbledon
— Louise McSharry (@louisemcsharry) July 6, 2014

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Piers Morgan

Wish I could be as humble in defeat & victory as Federer & Djokovic. Unfortunately, I always find it impossible not to be utterly graceless.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 6, 2014

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Connacht Rugby’s Jason Harris-Wright

9 tweets that sum up the collective awe of Djokovic and Federer's Wimbledon classic

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