Cricket fraternity congratulate Roger Federer for his 8th Wimbledon win
A thoroughly convincing 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 win made Federer the oldest player to have won the Wimbledon title.
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Legendary tennis player Roger Federer hit the record books yet again with his 8th Wimbledon win at London recently. He beat Marin Cilic in the finals of the coveted event of the Tennis calendar. A thoroughly convincing 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 win made Federer the oldest player to have won the Wimbledon title. Roger Federer, who turns 36 in a few days time, won the title at the age of 35.
The previous oldest champion was Arthur Ashe, who had won the title at the age of 32 in the year 1976. Things have not been the best for Roger in the recent times. Close to five years ago, Federer was the undisputed leader in the world of tennis. However, with the age cap catching up, combined with the emergence of younger players like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, saw ‘Fedex’ miss out on several championships in the final stages.
But the veteran player lost no hope and kept hitting his straps right. He skipped the French Open this year to ensure that his preparations for his favorite tournament – the Wimbledon – stays in top priority. Now, he had won his 19th Grand Slam title and thoroughly outplayed his opponent in the finals. The finals was his 11th Wimbledon final, the 29th final at the major events.
During the course of the game, such authoritative was Roger Federer that his opponent Marin Cilic broke down to tears midway through the second set. Federer won his first Wimbledon title in 2003 and ruled the event in successive years till 2007. His previous Wimbledon win was in the year 2012.
Now, he registered his 8th Wimbledon title. The congratulatory messages have come in flooding from all corners. The cricket fraternity is not left behind either. Federer is known to share great camaraderie with cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar.
Here is how the cricket fraternity wished Federer on his superlative effort:
Remarkable Athlete @rogerfederer Champion player, role model #Wimbeldon
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) July 16, 2017
Roger Federer! What a player, what a champion. ?? take bow. ?????? https://t.co/kD2QM2Sbaq
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) July 16, 2017
WHAT A CHAMPION…Yet another one for @rogerfederer! Congratulations! #WimbledonFinal
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 16, 2017
#Congratulations#legends pic.twitter.com/JEvd5zMvbr
— Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) July 16, 2017
So many things to like about federer beside being the player he is..#humble #rolemodel
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) July 16, 2017
One of my favourite sportsmen wins his 19th #Grandslam his 8th #Wimbeldon ????????#GOAT congrats #FedEx ????
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) July 16, 2017
Champion stuff from a champion player..#wimbeldonfinal pic.twitter.com/SjN0lSo1rl
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) July 16, 2017
Hail king Federer!!! ??
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) July 16, 2017
All eyes were on the big man @rogerfederer and he clearly didn't disappoint anyone. Congratulations for another #WimbledonFinal victory!
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 16, 2017
Well done @rogerfederer .. best Athlete in our generation. Can't praise him enough. Absolute pleasure to watch him play..???
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) July 16, 2017
What an absolute freak @rogerfederer is, 8th Wimbledon title unbelievable! #Wimbledon
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) July 16, 2017
What a player!! Champion stuff from the champion?Congrats to my all time favourite tennis player @rogerfederer ?? #Wimbledon #inspiration
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 16, 2017
The GOAT ? #Wimbledon2017 #champion #RogerFederer #? ???#legend
— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) July 16, 2017
It seems like only one man winning this Wimbledon. @rogerfederer on fire. Looking smooth and in control. #WimbledonFinal #SSTennis
— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) July 16, 2017
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