Federer, of Switzerland, returns to his U.S. opponent, Roddick during their men’s singles final match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. (GERRY PENNY / EPA)
Roger Federer leaps into the air after defeating Andy Roddick on Centre Court. (Alastair Grant / Associated Press)
Federer raises his arms in victory. He beat Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14, with a last set that made the Wimbledon recordbooks. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Andy Roddick, left, and Roger Federer shake hands following the match, which lasted four hours and 18 minutes. (Adrian Dennis / AFP/Getty Images)
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A post-match embrace. The crowd soon began to chant, “Roddick! Roddick! Roddick!” for the U.S. player, who put up a valiant fight. (Alastair Grant / AP Photo)
Federer is jubilant after his Wimbledon win. (Adrian Dennis / AFP/Getty Images)
