Federer claims record 15th grand slam title

(CNN) - 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 on Sunday.

Federer's five-set triumph sees him surpass American Pete Sampras, who was watching on Centre Court, but the second seed was pushed to the very limits by his big-serving opponent, with the climax coming in a marathon 30-game fifth set.

Leading 15-14, Federer forced his first match point against a tiring
opponent who mis-hit a forehand to see his own hopes of victory cruelly ended.

It was the first time that sixth seed Roddick had dropped his service in
a match lasting four hours and 16 minutes.