A significant part of the Djokovic–Federer rivalry, it pitted Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer against each other in a Grand Slam final for the second time.
After 3 hours and 56 minutes, top seed Djokovic defeated fourth-seeded Federer in five sets to win the match.
By winning the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Djokovic not only won for the second time, but also reclaimed the world number one ranking from Rafael Nadal at the conclusion of the tournament.
[1] The match took place on the final day of the 2014 edition of the 13-day Wimbledon Championships, held every June and July.
[2] Roger Federer, on the other hand, entered the Championships ranked and seeded fourth, and reached the final after having been upset by Sergiy Stakhovsky in the second round in 2013.
When asked if he felt that he could still win a major, Federer responded, "I'm just really pleased that I'm back strong at Wimbledon.
He entered the championship match looking for his second Wimbledon title after winning in 2011, and was seeking redemption after losing in the previous year's final to Andy Murray.
[9] Djokovic stated, "There is plenty of motivation from my side to win this Grand Slam final after losing last three out of four.
Djokovic consolidated his break this time to take a commanding 5–2 lead and was a game away from the title, leaving Federer to serve to stay in the match.
Then, in the tenth game, Djokovic earned a championship point, which Federer saved with an ace which was initially called out but ruled in after a successful challenge by the Hawk-Eye review system.
Both men held serve comfortably until 3–3, when Federer was able to muster a break point but could not convert it after a long rally.
Djokovic took control of the ensuing rally and won Wimbledon after Federer netted a backhand to conclude the contest.
[15] Lasting for 3 hours and 56 minutes, the match was played at a relatively fast pace with both players serving well until the final game.
"[18] Retired tennis player Jimmy Connors was present for the match as a commentator for BBC Sport.