Most epic Federer-Djokovic matches
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have played some breathtaking matchesSpanning over a period of 8 years and 36 nail-biting encounters, the Federer-Djokovic rivalry is considered as one of the most balanced and exciting rivalries of the contemporary era. With Federer just a wee bit ahead of Djokovic in the head-to-head department (19-17), it is easy to assume that both players are at parity with each other; and the one who wins on a given day is but a first among equals.Here is the list of 5 special matches between the dual in their historic 36-match rivalry. Duly note how the matchups are both close and exciting on all the 4 surfaces.
#1 US Open semi-final, 2011
Djokovic d. Federer 6-7 (9-7), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5
Most ardent Federer fans would swipe through this slide, knowing the slide recounts the heart-breaking loss of their hero.
Heart-breaking loss, precisely!
In the 5th set, serving for the championship at 5-4, and up 40-15, Federer failed to close it out. Djokovic registered one of the greatest Houdini-acts at the Grand Slam against one of the greatest ever. He then went on to win his 3rd Slam of the year.