Celebrities React To Djokovic-Federer Wimbledon Classic
Tennis fans were glued to their seats for Sunday’s epic Wimbledon final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, which saw the Serbian save two championship points to win the first men’s singles final decided by a tie-break in tournament history.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddlestone, Kate Beckinsale, Charlize Theron and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were among the famous faces in attendance along with ATP legends Rod Laver, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, while other celebrities, star athletes and tennis stars reacted to the classic match via social media.
Here’s a look at some of the best tweets about Djokovic and Federer’s historic battle.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of AEL Tennis Club, presents the men’s singles winners trophy to @DjokerNole, after winning his fifth Wimbledon title and presents the runners up trophy to @rogerfederer π
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 14, 2019
Congratulations to all players for an incredible #Wimbledon2019 πΎ pic.twitter.com/0m8jMkH66X
π What an incredible, absolutely breathtaking #Wimbledon final @DjokerNole and @rogerfederer!
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 14, 2019
Congratulations Novak on your fifth @Wimbledon title! πΎπ pic.twitter.com/CbIu6hIZWm
An incredible finale, congratulations @DjokerNole on your 5th @Wimbledon title. You and @rogerfederer reached the highest level today. A thrilling match between two incomparable grasscourt champions. Thank you for the good fight, played fairly and ferociously. Rocket π
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) July 14, 2019
Absolutely epic match. @Wimbledon Men’s Championship. @DjokerNole @rogerfederer #historical
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) July 14, 2019
NOVAK DJOKOVIC WINS!!! ππΌβοΈππΌβοΈππΌβοΈππΌβοΈππΌβοΈππΌβοΈππΌβοΈππΌβοΈππΌβοΈππΌβοΈ #Wimbledon
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) July 14, 2019
Thank you @DjokerNole and @RogerFederer for giving us more than a tennis game!!! πΎπ pic.twitter.com/ul7QWavl3g
Hats offππ»ππ»ππ» @rogerfederer @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/Bn8krwrb8m
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) July 14, 2019
An epic men’s final. Congratulations to @DjokerNole on his 5th singles title at #Wimbledon. @rogerfederer and Novak are two world-class players who left it all on the court today. ππΎ #classic pic.twitter.com/RzkJAueOV1
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 14, 2019
I have such huge respect for both @DjokerNole and @rogerfederer. What a match... wouldn’t have minded to see it go on a little longer π Congrats Novak on another @Wimbledon!
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) July 14, 2019
Two legends!!! A remarkable match!!! Thanks to these 2 genius of tennis courts!!! Congrats @djokernole!!! πππππ #wimbledon πΎ pic.twitter.com/NcwJ64YX9Z
— Gustavo Kuerten (@gugakuerten) July 14, 2019
congratulations ππΎπ Djoker @DjokerNole winning his 5th @Wimbledon π becoming 4 man in open era to win title 5 times
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) July 14, 2019
WOOOW! @DjokerNole
— Bogdan Bogdanovic (@LeaderOfHorde) July 14, 2019
Inspiration and motivation!
Tennis Michael Jordan right here! #Wimbledon2019 #GOAT π pic.twitter.com/348NolMqQ8
Your β¦@Wimbledonβ© champion β¦@DjokerNoleβ©. One of the greatest men’s Wimbledon finals ever. It had it all. Huge for Novak as it puts him at 16 majors and makes him the favour for his 17th in NYC . pic.twitter.com/ezRVYGdmSH
— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) July 14, 2019
STANDING OVATION for both players in this @Wimbledon finals! What a joy and privilege to watch. #fighters #wimbledon @rogerfederer @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/F9MB8lZNUX
— Martina Hingis (@mhingis) July 14, 2019
Well said Paul ππΎ https://t.co/cRjfn3Dh5v
— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) July 14, 2019
What a match π
— Nenad ZimonjiΔ (@nenadzim) July 14, 2019
Huge congrats @DjokerNole on 5th Wimbledon title!!!
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What a day for sport!!! @LewisHamilton wins the Grand Prix, the cricket went down to the last ball and best of all my dude @DjokerNole won @Wimbledon for the fifth time in what was the greatest game of tennis I can ever remember watching.
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) July 14, 2019
I am still just blown away by what I witnessed yesterday from @DjokerNole @rogerfederer
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) July 15, 2019
My biggest take away..aside from absurd level of play...both of their attitudes in overcoming mistakes, adversity, etc..no whining no complaining....just moving on...lessons for all of us
Also exquisite display of sport over 5 hours at the @Wimbledon final yesterday. Sheer grit and passion by @DjokerNole and @rogerfederer. Congratulations Novak Djokovic and you're my all time favourite Roger. ππΌ
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 15, 2019
I’m still watching it I think
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 15, 2019
πππππ https://t.co/fUHOUFk4Eu
