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Roger Federer wins 15th major title

Congratulations to Roger Federer has won his record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title and sixth Wimbledon championship by beating Andy Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14. Federer served a career-high 50 aces.

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WIMBLEDON, England – Roger Federer won his record 15th Grand Slam title Sunday, outlasting Andy Roddick for his sixth Wimbledon championship in a marathon match that went to 16-14 in the fifth set.

Federer served a career-high 50 aces and overcame the resilient American 5-7, 7-6 6, 7-6 5, 3-6, 16-14 to break the record of major titles he shared with Pete Sampras and enhance his reputation as perhaps the greatest player in history.

The match finally ended after more than four hours when Federer broke for the first time all day, with Roddick hitting an errant forehand.