Reliving the Legendary Wimbledon 2019 Men’s Final Through Data Viz

Why the epic match between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic is one to be remembered

How long has Roger Federer dominated the sport of tennis for? Two decades now!

How long ago did Novak Djokovic make his presence known on the world stage? At least over a decade already.

The sport of tennis has been steeped in Federer and Djokovic making history repeatedly for years now. For fans on the sideline, a Federer vs. Djokovic Grand Slam final is a dream come true. Witnessing two of the best men’s singles players the world has ever seen face off against each other at the most prestigious Grand Slam of the year is a historical moment. That’s exactly what the Wimbledon Men’s Finals of 2019 handed tennis fans around the world on a sparkling gold platter, and it did not disappoint.

The five-set final between the current world Nos. 2 and 3 lasted four hours and 57 minutes on a summer afternoon in SW19 — Southwest London, becoming the longest Wimbledon final to be played. During the intense and emotional match, Federer and Djokovic won a total of 218 and 204 points, respectively. The numbers bear out Federer’s dominance in his lead on the scoreboard with respect to, among other statistics: serve speed, returns…