Wimbledon 2009: Federer vs Roddick

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The 2009 Wimbledon Men's Singles final was a historic match between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick. Held on July 5, 2009, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this epic encounter lasted 4 hours and 17 minutes. Federer ultimately emerged victorious with a score of 5–7, 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–5), 3–6, 16–14. This victory marked Federer's 15th Grand Slam title, surpassing Pete Sampras's record and cementing his status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. The match was notable for its intense fifth set, which remains the longest in a Grand Slam final. Both players displayed exceptional skill and resilience, with Federer serving a career-high 50 aces. Roddick, despite his strong performance, was unable to break Federer's serve until the final game, where Federer broke Roddick to win the championship. This match highlighted the enduring rivalry between Federer and Roddick, with Federer extending his dominance over the American to 19-2 in their head-to-head encounters.