Star’s front row seat for sporting history
- Local newspaper week
Federer staggered with 15th Slam
Monday 6th July 2009, 2:15PM BST.
Roger Federer admitted it was “staggering” to win a record 15th Grand Slam title in just 25 events after his epic victory over Andy Roddick on Centre Court.
Federer won his first Grand Slam at Wimbledon in 2003 and landed No 15 at the All England Club yesterday by beating a gallant Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14.
Watched by the man with whom he had shared the record – Pete Sampras flying in from California overnight to watch from the Royal Box – Federer saved four set points in the second-set tie-break before finally breaking Roddick’s serve for the first time in the match in the final game.
The match featured the most games ever in a Wimbledon final, the total of 77 easily eclipsing the previous record of 62 set last year.
And the 30 games in the fifth set also surpassed the previous highest of 24 in a final, although Federer’s total of 50 aces was just one short of the Wimbledon record held by Ivo Karlovic.
“It’s staggering that I’ve been able to play so well for so many years and stay injury-free,” said 27-year-old Federer.
“It’s crazy that I’ve been able to win so many in such a short period of time.”
Sponsored Links
Shropshire Star on Twitter
Keep updated with the latest breaking news and content on our Twitter feed.
Lifestyle
Interactive Dining Out map
Hundreds of reviews by the Shropshire Star and Express & Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.
LIVE traffic updates
Road, rail and airport - latest
Our new, live traffic and travel updates service - check before you set out.
OUR NEW APP
Get the new Shropshire Star app
Download the Shropshire Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.
shropshirestar.com
Popular sections
Useful links
