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See how Serena Williams became one of the all-time greats
They said he was finished – that, without a grand slam title for almost five years, his glory days were behind him.
Roger Federer clearly wasn’t listening; he’s played two grand slam events in 2017 and won them both.
Thanks to a shrewd and shortened schedule, the 35-year-old’s match win percentage this season (93.9%) doesn’t just blow away his modern-day contemporaries, it even rivals his own golden standards between 2004 and 2007.
There are few players more self-assured on the ATP Tour, but even Federer hadn’t dared dream of this.
“I was hoping that things were going to play out nicely and that I was going to be in contention in the second week at Wimbledon,” he told CNN Sport Monday as he reflected on his straight sets win over Marin Cilic in the men’s final.
“To win it altogether? It’s like the dream scenario that you hope happens but you’re so cautious that you never really want to go there mentally.”
Federer’s victory on Sunday handed the Swiss a record eighth Wimbledon singles title, and his 19th major overall.
Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates his eighth singles title at Wimbledon on July 16, 2017. Federer beat Croatia's Marin Cilic, 6-3, 6-1, 6-4.
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Federer waves to the crowed after his victory.
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Marin Cilic congratulates Federer at the net after their match.
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Cilic wipes his face with a towel during his match with Federer.
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Federer stretches to play a forehand.
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Cilic plays double-handed backhand.
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Cilic reacts after hitting the ball into the net.
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Cilic receives treatment to his foot during a medical timeout.
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An emotional Cilic receives assistance during his loss to Federer.
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Cilic tumbles as Federer chases down a return.
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Cilic plays a running forehand.
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Federer hits a return.
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Federer serves at the beginning of the match.
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Federer and Cilic entertain a packed Centre Court during the men's final on day 13 of Wimbledon.
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Roger Federer wins eighth Wimbledon
He didn’t drop a set all tournament at the All England Club this year – the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1976 to do so – barely breaking sweat over the last fortnight.
Friend and long-time nemesis Rafa Nadal could have closed the gap between them to just two in Melbourne, but now Federer is poised for magical grand slam number 20.
“That would be a joke, if I won three slams this year out of nowhere,” said Federer, looking ahead to Flushing Meadows.
“I know if I stay in shape there are chances for me to do well at the US Open, but to win it? Yeah, at some stage I almost feel like I have to be realistic.”
“I am not 25 anymore. I’m not sure I can win three slams in one year. Winning two is already pretty crazy and plenty good enough for me.”
Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates his eighth singles title at Wimbledon on July 16, 2017. Federer beat Croatia's Marin Cilic, 6-3, 6-1, 6-4.
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Federer waves to the crowed after his victory.
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Marin Cilic congratulates Federer at the net after their match.
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Cilic wipes his face with a towel during his match with Federer.
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Federer stretches to play a forehand.
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Cilic plays double-handed backhand.
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Cilic reacts after hitting the ball into the net.
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Cilic receives treatment to his foot during a medical timeout.
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An emotional Cilic receives assistance during his loss to Federer.
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Cilic tumbles as Federer chases down a return.
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Cilic plays a running forehand.
Julian Finney/Getty Images
Federer hits a return.
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Federer serves at the beginning of the match.
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Federer and Cilic entertain a packed Centre Court during the men's final on day 13 of Wimbledon.
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Roger Federer wins eighth Wimbledon
He won’t be pinching himself just yet. Every time the Swiss has won both the Australian Open and Wimbledon in a single season, he has also gone on to lift the US Open trophy (2004, 2006 and 2007).
“I’ll definitely try and get myself organized, prepared and ready so that I’ll have the best chance to do well at the US Open,” said Federer.
