Federer defeated a tearful Marin Cilic 6-3 6-1 6-4.
Roger Federer claimed a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon title with victory over Marin Cilic on this day in 2017.
The Swiss won Wimbledon every year between 2003 and 2007 before adding further titles in 2009, 2012 and 2017.Croatian Cilic began well but revealed later he was hampered by a painful blister on his left foot and he was left sobbing on his chair after three games of the second set. He said: “It is very special. Wimbledon was always my favourite tournament, will always be my favourite tournament.
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