updated 2:35 p.m. EDT, Sun July 5, 2009

Federer claims record 15th grand slam title

Roger Federer claimed his record 15th grand slam crown and sixth Wimbledon title as he beat Andy Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 in an epic final today. Federer's five-set triumph sees him surpass Pete Sampras, who was watching on Centre Court, but he was pushed to the very limits by his big-serving opponent, with the climax coming in a marathon 30-game fifth set. full story

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