Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic to win record eighth title
By Piers Newbery




Roger Federer became the first man to win Wimbledon eight times and extended his record to 19 Grand Slam titles with victory over Croatia's Marin Cilic.

The Swiss third seed won 6-3 6-1 6-4 as seventh seed Cilic struggled with a blister on his left foot and broke down in tears during the second set.

Federer, 35, finished the contest in one hour and 41 minutes to claim his first Wimbledon title since 2012.

He becomes the oldest man in the Open Era to win at the All England Club.

"It is cruel sometimes," Federer said of Cilic's physical difficulties.

"But Marin fought well and is a hero, so congratulations on a wonderful tournament."

........................................................................

http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/40625069

Quote: Cincinnatus wrote in post #2

---

At the same time the remarkable Venus Williams failed in her attempt to become the oldest woman (at 37!) to win at Wimbledon and become an 8 time Grand Slam winner.

I don't follow tennis but I do admire Venus and Roger for what they have achieved.

---