Aye, Federer really must put that behind him and win this set.
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Federer with the early break.
Djokovic wins the third set 7-6.
Cmon Nole !
Federer serving for the 4th set at 5-2 up!
Djokovic gets one of the breaks back at the second attempt, 5-3.
First two break points that Djokovic has had in the full match.
Federer serving for the 4th set for a 2nd time, 5-4.
Federer wins the 4th set 6-4.
You can't help but admire Djokovic's tenacity. Federer should already have this won; he's played so much better, but Djokovic keeps hanging in there. Great match.
Djokovic breaks first in the final set, 4-2.
It's attritional now. Both are knackered.
Federer breaks straight back, 4-3!
Federer serving to stay in the match at 4-5.
5-5 final set.
Federer serving again to stay in the match, 5-6.
And we go on, 6-6!
No tiebreak at 6-6 in the final set though. It carries on until 12-12!
7-6 Djokovic. Pressure's always on Federer to hold serve here.
7-7
What a fight to the end this is. It's like Ali v Frazier, as two greats give every last drop of energy they have.
Federer breaks and serves for the match, 8-7!
Federer breaks and will serve for the championship.
Brilliant to watch Federer 38 next month slugging it out. One of the greatest sportsmen ever.
Djokovic saves two match points to level at 8-8!
Djokovic saves two match points and it's back on serve!