Federer and Djokovic meet in Wimbledon finals

GLYN KIRK, BEN STANSALL / AFP

Roger Federer will be looking to claim a record-equalling ninth Wimbledon singles title when he meets Novak Djokovic in the finals later on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the world number one from Serbia has his eyes set on a fifth title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.  

He came into this year's Wimbledon as the top seed and having won three of the past four Grand Slams.

Federer's last major win came at the 2018 Australian Open.

Play from Centre Court gets underway at 5:00 pm UAE time.

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