Roger Federer rolled Marin Cilic in three comfortable sets for his eighth Wimbledon singles title.
It makes him the most prolific men's Wimbledon champ of all-time.
Going in, he, Pete Sampras, and Willie Renshaw all had seven singles titles.
Renshaw won his titles back in the day (1800's) when Wimbledon had a challenge round format.
The defending champ got a bye all the way to the final.
All the other slaps had to battle it out -- and then the prevailing slap went up against the defending champ, who had been resting up for almost 2 weeks (lol).
It was obviously a format which tilted the table drastically in favor of the reigning champion.
In the modern era, Pete and Roger are THE guys as far as Wimbledon goes.
Does Roger's eight title lift him over Pete as the top W dog?
They actually played each other at Wimbledon back when Federer was just coming up and Sampras was on his way out.
Roger won 7-5 in the 5th set.
Personally, I might rate Pete slightly higher on grass (Wimbledon) than Roger.
I think he was able to do more "easy" damage with his serve than Federer.
He had more blunt force and he was able to hold his serve in easier fashion.
Federer's forehand is wicked sick, though.
And his movement might be the best I've ever seen.
GREAT all-court player.
As complete a player as we'll ever see.
19 Grand Slam titles for Roger Federer.
#20 at the U.S. Open?
