The most memorable matches from Wimbledon 2019

The most memorable matches from Wimbledon 2019

Simona Halep and Novak Djokovic were the big winners at Wimbledon.

Although the 2019 Championships were not a vintage year until the final few days, there were still some memorable matches.

Here, PA takes a look at six of the best.

Salty beef in the second round

Nick Kyrgios admitted to deliberately trying to hit Rafael Nadal during a rally
Nick Kyrgios admitted to deliberately trying to hit Rafael Nadal during a rally (Adam Davy/PA)

A star is born

Cori Gauff, just 15, won the hearts of Centre Court with a memorable third-round win
Cori Gauff, just 15, won the hearts of Centre Court with a memorable third-round win (Steven Paston/PA)

British hopes dashed in marathon match

Wimbledon 2019 – Day Six – The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Joao Sousa won an epic five-set battle against Dan Evans, having trailed in every set (Adam Davy/PA)

Riske business for Williams

Serena Williams was given a scare by Alison Riske in the quarter-finals
Serena Williams was given a scare by Alison Riske in the quarter-finals (Victoria Jones/PA)

The greatest showmen renew a rivalry

A rivalry was renewed 11 years on from one of the greatest Wimbledon matches and it did not disappoint
A rivalry was renewed 11 years on from one of the greatest Wimbledon matches and it did not disappoint (Adrian Dennis/PA)

The longest ever final

History was created as Djokovic and Federer served up a classic final that at four hours and 57 minutes was the longest ever. It was also the first ever singles match at Wimbledon to be decided by a final-set tie-break and it was the Serbian that was victorious. After the first four sets were shared, Djokovic winning both of his on tie-breaks, he had to save two match points at 8-7 in the fifth. At 12-12 no one knew who was going to win, but the 32-year-old claimed his fifth crown at SW19 as the Swiss great wavered.

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