Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer: 5 Interesting Facts Ahead of Wimbledon 2019 Men's Singles Final

Since Federer won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, just five Grand Slam finals have been contested by pairs of players outside the 'Big Three'.

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Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer: 5 Interesting Facts Ahead of Wimbledon 2019 Men's Singles Final
Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic. (Photo Credits: Getty Images)

London, July 14: Five facts on Sunday's Wimbledon men's singles final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer:

'Big Three' Dominate

With Djokovic and Federer in the final, the winner of Sunday's match will extend the streak of Grand Slam titles won by the 'Big Three' of the pair plus Rafael Nadal to 11 straight major titles. Since F://schema.org/BreadcrumbList">

Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer: 5 Interesting Facts Ahead of Wimbledon 2019 Men's Singles Final

Since Federer won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, just five Grand Slam finals have been contested by pairs of players outside the 'Big Three'.

Tennis AFP|
Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer: 5 Interesting Facts Ahead of Wimbledon 2019 Men's Singles Final
Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic. (Photo Credits: Getty Images)

London, July 14: Five facts on Sunday's Wimbledon men's singles final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer:

'Big Three' Dominate

With Djokovic and Federer in the final, the winner of Sunday's match will extend the streak of Grand Slam titles won by the 'Big Three' of the pair plus Rafael Nadal to 11 straight major titles. Since Federer won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, just five Grand Slam finals have been contested by pairs of players outside the 'Big Three'. Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2019 Final: Swiss Maestro Seeks to Break Serbian Star's Spell in Final.

Golden Oldie Federer

At 37 years 340 days, Federer is bidding to become the oldest player in the Open era to win a Grand Slam men's singles title. Ken Rosewall is the only 37-year-old to have won a major singles title in that time - he won the 1972 Australian Open aged 37 years 62 days.

30-Somethings Still Special

The champion will extend the streak of Grand Slam titles won by players aged 30 or older. The last 12 Grand Slam titles – including at Wimbledon this year – will have been shared between players aged 30 or older.

Djokovic Chases Fifth Wimbledon Title

Defending champion Djokovic is bidding to win his fifth Wimbledon title and equal Bjorn Borg and Laurie Doherty in fourth place on the all-time list. He is also chasing a 16th career major. Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal Semi-Final: Indian Origin Boy Engrossed in His Book During Wimbledon 2019 Clash of Tennis Greats Inspires Funny Memes on Twitter.

Federer to Level Navratilova With Nine?

Federer is bidding to become the second player in history to win nine Wimbledon singles titles after Martina Navratilova who won nine women's singles. Federer is also after 21st career Grand Slam title.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 14, 2019 09:33 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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