LONDON — When Roger Federer faces Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final for the second consecutive year on Sunday, they'll be resuming a rivalry that has been about as even as possible.
This is their 40th head-to-head meeting; Federer leads 20-19.
It's the 10th since the start of last season; Djokovic leads 5-4.
It's the 13th at a Grand Slam tournament; they're tied 6-all.
It's the third in a major final; they're tied 1-all.
It's the third on grass; they're tied 1-all.
"He's become very match tough. He always shows up. It's tough to beat him.