Federer Claims Historic Eighth Wimbledon Title

[petertohen]

Roger Federer stands alone. The Swiss achieved Wimbledon immortality on Sunday, becoming the all-time titles leader at The Championships with a resounding 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Marin Cilic.

Federer notched a record eighth crown at the All England Club, surpassing Pete Sampras for solo first place on the all-time list. The Swiss added to his unprecedented Grand Slam titles haul, lifting a 19th trophy in total and second of the year, having prevailed at the Australian Open in January.

The World No. 5 will ascend two spots to No. 3 in the Emirates ATP Rankings on Monday, capping a remarkable return to the Top 3 for the first time in nearly one year. The oldest man to win Wimbledon in the Open Era, the 35 year old added 2000 Emirates ATP Rankings points and £2,200,000 in prize money.

 

[mrzz]

WOW! Guys!!!!

Have you seen that? Federer won Wimbledon again! We must find highlights on youtube!!!!

Welcome to the boards, petertohen, and don´t mind the kind of fun we have here.

 

[El Dude]

To be honest, it was rather an underwhelming Slam title. Maybe it is because of the weak final, which paled in comparison to the dramatics of AO, or maybe I'm just a bit jaded - but while I was happy about the win, it didn't feel that special.

Hopefully #20 will feel more special.

 

[britbox]

To be honest, it was rather an underwhelming Slam title. Maybe it is because of the weak final, which paled in comparison to the dramatics of AO, or maybe I'm just a bit jaded - but while I was happy about the win, it didn't feel that special.

Hopefully #20 will feel more special.

I kind of feel the same, a damp squib of a Wimbledon... but will take it. Here's looking forward to the USO.

 

[DarthFed]

This Wimbledon was kind of a bore and it was anticlimactic for Federer. But when we look back on this a year from now let alone 10 years from now it will look incredibly impressive that a 36 year old won it so easily.