Wimbledon 2015 Men's Final: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer Predictions

This Sunday, No. 1 Novak Djokovic will meet No. 2 Roger Federer in a Wimbledon final for the ages.

Both players have been nearly invincible through six contests on the grass at the All England Club, and each took a very different road to get to this point. Due to a bevy of upsets along the way, Federer played only three top-20 opponents but did have to go through No. 3 Andy Murray in the semifinal. Djokovic, on the other hand, played four ranked foes, but No. 9 Marin Cilic was the highest seed among them.

Regardless of the strength of opposition, both Federer and Djokovic consistently overcame a diverse group of opponents with well-rounded play to reach the final—a match that will determine if Federer will claim his eighth Wimbledon title or if Djokovic will earn his third.

Having a No. 1 seed face off against a No. 2 seed is always a treat. That scenario playing out in a Wimbledon final only increases its compelling nature. So, as we anxiously wait to see how the men's bracket ultimately pans out, let's take a look at each player's performances thus far at the All England Club and predict who will emerge victorious Sunday.

Wimbledon Men's Final Prediction

(1) Novak Djokovic vs. (2) Roger Federer

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Djokovic continues to flourish due to his ability to outlast his opposition during rallies. He may not have a devastating serve, but he chooses the right time to get aggressive, is fantastic on defense and covers ground in a hurry to thwart an opponent's attempt at a winner.

The Serb was given his most difficult test of the tournament against the hard-hitting Kevin Anderson. The South African's serve was simply electric, and he won 83 percent of his first-serve points while tallying 40 aces as a result. However, Djokovic remained calm and collected during break points, winning five of a possible eight to help secure his victory in the five-set thriller.

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While Anderson did accumulate 71 winners in that contest, Djokovic highlighted the No. 14 seed's weaknesses by running him around the court and putting him in vulnerable positions to gain winners and force errors. The No. 1 seed wound up tallying 43 winners, and Anderson finished with 41 unforced errors as a result. Djokovic's resilience was simply astounding.

The Serb went on to take down both Marin Cilic and Richard Gasquet in a similar fashion, limiting his opponents' ability to win receiving points, ensuring he came out ahead in first-serve points won and keeping unforced errors to a minimum. 

Perhaps Djokovic's biggest strength is remaining steady in clutch situations, and he credited Boris Becker for his mental toughness during a press conference, via Wimbledon.com:

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It's about the mental approach, I think, especially when you're in the big tournaments and you're facing different adversities on the court, especially in the later stages of Grand Slams when things are getting tougher from every point of view. It's where I think his contribution is the biggest to me and to the team. 

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Federer, on the other hand, has yet to be taken to five sets like Djokovic was against Anderson, and that fact can be attributed to the No. 2 seed's impressive services during his time on the grass at the All England Club.

In every match he's played, Federer has remained in control due to his precise serves, winning at least 79 percent of his first-serve points in each of his six Wimbledon contests this year. His most recent victory against Murray sums his tournament up perfectly.

Federer controlled the match from the first set, as the No. 2 seed tallied 11 aces to secure the 7-5 result. From there, he continued to apply pressure on Murray with his services, winning a total of 84 percent of his first-serve points and finishing with 20 aces. Murray simply didn't have an answer for what Federer was throwing his way, winning a mere 23 percent of his receiving points on the day.

During a press conference after the match, Federer spoke of his form, via Matt Trollope of Wimbledon.com:

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Today I was clearly able to play very well from the start. The beginning was always going to be an important part of the game. I had to save break point first, then I was able to start rolling on my serve. Played a great game to break. I mean, definitely one of the best matches I've played in my career. The first set, I don't remember point by point, but it was definitely really, really solid.

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It wasn't just Federer's serves that won him that match. He produced a very well-rounded performance, showcasing lightning-quick reflexes, great agility, a powerful forehand and a strong backhand. That combination resulted in the No. 2 seed accumulating 56 winners while tallying just 11 unforced errors.

That brings us to our head-to-head showdown between Djokovic and Federer. Both men are playing with entirely different styles right now, as Djokovic is more dangerous during rallies and Federer is at his best when serving. Although, due to the No. 1 seed's recent struggles against strong-serving opposition, the advantage here has to go to the No. 2 seed.

Prediction: Federer wins in five sets