DHAKA: Novak Djokovic ended his Grand Slam drought and Roger Federer's hopes of a record eighth Wimbledon title with a thrilling five-set victory.    

The Serb, 27, came through 6-7 (7-9) 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 5-7 6-4 to win his second Wimbledon and seventh Grand Slam title.     

After letting a championship point slip in the fourth set, he won Wimbledon's first five-set final since 2009.

Djokovic had lost his previous three major finals, and will now reclaim the number one ranking from Rafael Nadal.       

"After losing the fourth set it wasn't easy to go on and win the fifth set, I don't know how I did it," Djokovic told BBC Sport.

"This is the best tournament in the world and the one I always wanted to win so to be able to compete at such a high level I am so grateful."

Federer, 32, had hoped to surpass Pete Sampras with an eighth title and become the oldest winner in modern times.

BDST: 0848 HRS, JUL 7, 2014