Summary

  • Roger Federer wins record eighth men's Wimbledon title

  • Swiss star beats Marin Cilic 6-3 6-1 6-4 to win 19th Grand Slam title

  • Cilic says frustration over a bad blister caused his tears in second set

  • Jamie Murray & Martina Hingis win mixed doubles title

  • They beat Heather Watson & Henri Kontinen 6-4 6-4

  • GB's Jordanne Whiley retains wheelchair women's doubles title

  1. New partner, same old success..published at 16:55 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Murray/Hingis v Kontinen/Watson

    Hingis and MurrayImage source, Getty Images

    Relaxed? You bet. Jamie Murray and Martina Hingis might be taking on the defending champions, but the pair head to Centre Court full of confidence having not dropped a set on their way to the final.

    They only teamed up as partners shortly before the tournament...

  2. Champions meet champions...published at 16:53 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Murray/Hingis v Kontinen/Watson

    WatsonImage source, Getty Images

    Been there...

    HingisImage source, Getty Images

    Done that...

    MurrayImage source, Getty Images

    Got the Wimbledon mixed doubles title.

    This is familiar ground for both British hopefuls, Heather Watson and her partner Henri Kontinen the defending champions, Jamie Murray a mixed doubles winner in 2007 and now paired with 2015 champion Martina Hingis.

    Hingis hardly needs an introduction, the Swiss has savoured Wimbledon success across three decades - that doubles victory two years ago was her fifth title at SW19 and came 19 years after she won her first.

  3. Postpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Murray/Hingis v Kontinen/Watson

    Thanks Jonathan, as you say, Wimbledon is not over just yet - we've got a right Sunday afternoon treat for you.

    So stick the kettle on, enjoy a final serving of strawberries and cream and get your feet up - the toughest task you'll face in the next hour or so is just deciding who to cheer for.

    Jamie Murray on one side of the net, Heather Watson on the other, British tennis fans can't lose in this mixed doubles final...

  4. Postpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    While Roger Federer thinks about the magnitude of his victory during a well-earned post-match shower, and then does the rounds with the media, there is still more tennis to be played.

    That's right - it is the mixed doubles final. And we are guaranteed a British winner! Heather Watson takes on Jamie Murray, the home players being helped by Henri Kontinen and someone called Martina Hingis. Apparently she's pretty decent.

    My doubles partner Alex Bysouth will take through that match, but stay tuned for updates from Roger Federer's post-match news conference from here at Wimbledon.

  5. 'Taking time off paid dividends for Federer'published at 16:43 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    Tim Henman
    Former British number one on BBC TV

    For me, Federer's clarity of thought and decisions he made 12 months ago... his knew his knee wasn't right last Wimbledon.

    He decides to take time off, but then hits the ground running winning the Australian Open and other titles. People then questioned his decision to take time off during the claycourt season.

    It seems the decision worked out well.

  6. Federer's win in numberspublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    8 - his record eighth Wimbledon title

    19 - more Grand Slam wins than any other man

    35 (and 342 days) - the oldest man to win Wimbledon in the Open Era

    5 - years since his previous Wimbledon win

    3 - the third man to win multiple Slams without dropping a set

  7. 'A good family life is key to Federer's longevity'published at 16:39 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    Boris Becker
    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

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    We talk about everybody is younger than Federer. But he finds ways to win on almost on every surface.

    We thought it's impossible to win 18 Grand Slams - then he won his 18th and 19th Grand Slam.

    The secret is his family life - they are a great supportive base.

    Maybe the struggles with other players is that they try to please everybody.

  8. Here comes the champpublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    Ellie Thomason
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    FedererImage source, BBC Sport

    He kept them waiting, but Roger Federer has finally come to show off his trophy to the fans waiting under the balcony.

    Chants of 'Roger, Roger, Roger,' plus constant whooping and cheering as he poses for photos.

    I think he has some happy customers.

  9. Reaction: 'I’m going to be gone again for the next six months'published at 16:35 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Watch as Roger Federer speaks about taking some time out after winning a record eighth Wimbledon men's title.

    Media caption,

    Federer interview

  10. 'Tennis needs Federer'published at 16:35 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    Boris Becker
    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    Tennis needs him for a couple more years. Roger Federer has got the biggest following of possibly any sports in the world.

    I think we have two players watching this secretly somewhere - one is called Andy Murray, one is called Novak Djokovic, they can take this as an incentive to come back when you're healthy.

  11. Postpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    Roger Federer

    He's here! The area below the Centre Court balcony, an open bit of concrete between the show court and a narrow row of outside courts, is jam packed.

    Federer's arrives on stage to a reception usually reserved for a rock star.

  12. Postpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

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    The narrow corridor leading to the players' locker room is flanked by Club members and famous faces, all wanting to congratulate Roger Federer and shove their camera phone in his face.

    The Swiss breathes deep as he strolls through, smiling, clutching his new piece of bling, and high-fiving his way towards the famous Wimbledon balcony...

  13. Postpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    This is completely lost on me. I've never watched a single episode of Doctor Who. It is a woman. Jodie Whittaker, apparently.

    Anyway... back to the tennis...

  14. Any ideas who the 13th Doctor is?published at 16:26 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

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    Former Doctor Who lead David Tennant on Centre Court will have to find out like the rest of us.

    Find out now...

  15. Postpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    Stefan Edberg

    Everybody wants a piece of Roger Federer backstage. But first... where is she? There she is! Wife Mirka is waiting at the front of the queue, the pair lovingly embracing and kissing as they celebrate his record win.

    His parents are also there, with Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge waiting in the wings. Rod Laver is there too, as is Stefan Edberg - Federer's former coach.

  16. Who can challenge Federer? - Cashpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

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  17. 'Wimbledon is the Big Daddy'published at 16:22 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    Boris Becker
    Three-time Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    The Royal Box, with all the royalty sitting there, is what makes the tournament so prestigious.

    All the majors are special, but we call Wimbledon the 'Big Daddy' of them all.

  18. Postpublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    After a few moments of privacy behind the Centre Court door, Roger Federer reappears in the corridor housing the honours board.

    "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, EIGHT!" All England Club chairman Philip Brook stands next to the newly-crowned old champ, counting out all the times his name appears.

    FedererImage source, bbc
  19. Magical feeling - Federerpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    BBC One

    Wimbledon champion Federer on coming back from six months off: "I have got to take more time off!

    "I'm not sure it'll work out this fantastic each time I come back - better than winning the trophy is feeling healthy.

    "To be back here feeling great and holding the trophy now, not dropping a set is magical. I can't believe it yet. It's just too much, really."

  20. Postpublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 16 July 2017

    Federer 6-3 6-1 6-4 Cilic

    Let's just remember this: Roger Federer is aged 35. By no means a dinosaur, but an age where most elite sport stars start to be failed by their body.

    Here's the smart bit. He took six months off at the end of last year, returning to win the Australian Open in his first tournament back.

    Then he did the 'Sunshine Double', winning in Indian Wells and Miami, before deciding to miss the entrie clay-court season.

    Why? To focus his energies on Wimbledon. It worked.

    This is his fifth title of the year, more than any other player on tour. Better than ever? He can't be far off.