Novak Djokovic claimed a second Wimbledon title after coming out on top in an extraordinary battle of wills against seven-times winner Roger Federer, eventually triumphing 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 5-7 6-4 in a gripping encounter on Sunday.
OK, yes, now on bended knee I concede that Roger Federer is the greatest player to ever hit a tennis ball.
Factbox on Switzerland's Roger Federer who won a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon men's singles title on Sunday.
Roger Federer never doubted his ability to win Grand Slam titles during a two and a half year drought in which he was written off in some quarters and passed the 30 year age barrier that often signals the beginning of the end for top tennis players.
Roger Federer outgunned Andy Murray 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 on Sunday to win a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and 17th grand slam crown. 
Never stopped believing during tough times; Factbox
Serena Williams has warned her rivals that her emotional fifth Wimbledon title will act as a springboard for even greater glory as she aims to make up for the worst period of her life.
The gulf between Serena Williams and Agnieszka Radwanska was perhaps never more evident than when the Pole left Wimbledon's Center Court as a beaten finalist and described her defeat as a "dream" and the culmination of the "best two weeks of my life".
She was born a fighter and on Saturday Serena Williams proved she is the ultimate survivor as she completed her "unbelievable journey" from a pit of despair to win a fifth Wimbledon crown.
Serena Williams reached a seventh Wimbledon final on Thursday, taking her aces total to 85, an intimidating statistic that would also makes her the second most powerful server in the men's tournament.
Once again, Roger Federer will be playing in the Wimbledon final. For once, it will be against Andy Murray.
He put his fans through the wringer again but Andy Murray now stands one win from ending 76 years of British pain after reaching the Wimbledon men's final on Friday - the only trouble is Roger Federer will be over the other side of the net.
Her eyes locked on the target, Serena Williams tossed the ball into the air and in a blur of explosive motion launched a 24th ace to end the brave resistance of Victoria Azarenka and reach her seventh Wimbledon singles final on Thursday.
Andy Murray will focus firmly on Wimbledon semifinal rival Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday, having cast a longing gaze across the Atlantic for title-winning inspiration from NBA basketball star LeBron James.
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