King Of The Court Rules Wimbledon Once Again
Federer beats Cilic to claim eighth Wimbledon title
History was made at SW19 as Roger Federer won an record breaking 8th Wimbledon title surpassing the great Pete Sampras. The Swiss beat Croatia's Marian Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 in an hour and 41minutes on Centre Court.
Cilic came into the final having beaten the big serving American Sam Querrey, who knocked out defending champion Andy Murray in a brutal five setter in the quarterfinals.
Federer on the other hand had a far more easier route where he beat Milos Raonic in the quarters in three sets and Tomas Berdych in the semis, also in three sets.
Federer on the other hand had a far more easier route where he beat Milos Raonic in the quarters in three sets and Tomas Berdych in the semis, also in three sets.
The world number 2 went into the final attempting to become the most successful Wimbledon mens champion. All four kids were there to see their father make history on Centre Court. He certainly looked to be on his way with a double-break in the first set in which he went on to win by 6-3.
Pretty soon after Federer went two sets up breaking in the 28 year old's serve not once but 3 times winning a sequence of 5 games starting from the end of the first set and into the middle of the second which he comfortably took by 6 games to 1.
Cilic seamed to be struggling with a foot injury in the third set which seemed to be upset him badly, but he chose to resume playing after a medical timeout after the second set. But it proved to be in vain as Federer broke from 0-15 in the seventh game of third set and took it by 6 games to 4 to end a five year drought without a Wimbledon title which was his eighth in total.
For Federer, it was a masterclass on Centre Court. It seamed like the Federer who was dominating world tennis in the early 2000s had returned. As for Cllic, it was a day of frustration and some missed opportunities, especially in the opening game of the set where he had some opportunities to break Federer's serve but was unable to take them.
The Swiss showed some sympathy for Cilic and praised him for his overall performance.'It is cruel sometimes, 'Marin fought well and is a hero, so congratulations on a wonderful tournament.'
Last year, most people thought that Federer was on his last legs, especially after the injury he picked up from bathing his kids. He has certainly proved the critics wrong by winning his fifth Australian Open and now his eighth Wimbledon title. What a player and what a sportsman he has become.
Amar Patel
For Federer, it was a masterclass on Centre Court. It seamed like the Federer who was dominating world tennis in the early 2000s had returned. As for Cllic, it was a day of frustration and some missed opportunities, especially in the opening game of the set where he had some opportunities to break Federer's serve but was unable to take them.
The Swiss showed some sympathy for Cilic and praised him for his overall performance.'It is cruel sometimes, 'Marin fought well and is a hero, so congratulations on a wonderful tournament.'
Last year, most people thought that Federer was on his last legs, especially after the injury he picked up from bathing his kids. He has certainly proved the critics wrong by winning his fifth Australian Open and now his eighth Wimbledon title. What a player and what a sportsman he has become.
Amar Patel
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