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Djokovic adapted his game to grass and won 3 Wimbledons (2018, 2019, 2021), but never matched Federer's grass-court supremacy because he was already declining."},{"question":"Which player had the better serve?","answer":"Federer had the more varied and artistic serve with exceptional slice serves and kick serves. His serve was ranked among the best in tennis history. Djokovic had a solid serve but relied more on his return of serve and baseline defense. Federer's serve was superior in variety and tactical application, while Djokovic's serve was highly reliable and rarely broken."},{"question":"Who played longer at the highest level?","answer":"Djokovic maintained elite performance longer, competing at the highest level into his late 30s with continued Grand Slam wins. Federer's peak lasted roughly 2004-2010, and while he remained competitive until 2019, his overall tenure at the absolute top was shorter. 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