Wimbledon 2017 Highlights: Roger Federer Beats Marin Cilic To Win 8th Title And 19th Grand Slam
Wimbledon 2017 Men's Final Highlights: Roger Federer won a record eighth Wimbledon title and his 19th Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 win over Marin Cilic.
- Amit Kumar
- Updated: July 16, 2017 08:30 pm IST
Roger Federer won a record eighth Wimbledon title and became the tournament's oldest champion on Sunday with a straight-sets victory over injury-hit Marin Cilic who dramatically broke down in tears midway through the final. Federer claimed his 19th Grand Slam title 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 and at 35 is Wimbledon's oldest men's winner of the modern era, succeeding Arthur Ashe, who was almost 32 when he won in 1976. However, the Swiss superstar's 11th Wimbledon final, and 29th at the majors, will also be remembered for the moving sight of the popular Cilic breaking down in tears after slipping 3-0 behind in the second set.
Catch all the Live Updates of Wimbledon 2017 men's singles final match between Roger Federer and Marin Cilic here:
20:22 IST: ROGER FEDERER BEATS MARIN CILIC 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 TO LIFT HIS EIGHTH WIMBLEDON TITLE. This is his 19th Grand Slam title.
Champion. Again. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/2ntcpKZ4i7
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
20:20 IST: Brilliant serve from Federer. He leads 40-0.
20:17 IST: Game Cilic! Federer needs to wait. The Croatian makes it 4-5 in the third set.
20:15 IST: Game Federer! Solid forehand from him. He leads 5-3 in the third set. The Swiss maestro is just one game away from the title victory.
20:12 IST: Solid backhand from Cilic but the ball hits the nets. Federer takes 4-3 lead in the third set. He is two games away from the eighth Wimbledon title.
The finishing line is in sight.@rogerfederer breaks Marin Cilic to move within two games of the #Wimbledon title pic.twitter.com/1rvMRHQQCe
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
20:08 IST: Aggressive start from Federer! He wins four back-to-back points to make it 3-3 in the third set. Brilliant display from the Swiss legend.
20:06 IST: Powerful serve from Marin Cilic and the Croatian wins the game to take 3-2 lead in the third set.
20:03 IST: Amazing rally and Roger Federer takes the game in the last to make it 2-2 in the third set.
20:00 IST: Excellent comeback from Cilic. He takes 2-1 lead in the third set vs Marin Cilic.
Encouragement for Cilic.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
The Croatian fends off a break point to hold for a 2-1 lead in the third set #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/nRULET6ZRq
19:53 IST: A magnificent rally and Cilic wins the battle finally.
19:48 IST: GOOD NEWS! Cilic is back in action.
19:47 IST: Marin Cilic having issues with his left foot. He is being assisted by doctor and physio.
19:44 IST: Dominant display from the Swiss maestro. He is just one set away from his EIGHTH Wimbledon title. The chants of ROGER! ROGER! ROGER everywhere. Amazing atmosphere at the Centre Court.
19:42 IST: ROGER FEDERER WINS SECOND SET 6-1.
The second set numbers...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/nA10rOg1uh
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
19:40 IST: Roger Federer is just one game away from winning the second set. He takes 5-1 lead against Marin Cilic.
19:34 IST: Game Federer! An unforced error from Cilic and the Swiss maestro takes 4-1 lead in the second set.
19:32 IST: Marin Cilic wins the game. He is still trailing 1-3 in the second set.
19:30 IST: Oh wait! Marin Cilic has called for trainers and looks to be in pain. He is sobbing. The chants of Come On! Come On! from the crowd.
It's a big ovation for Cilic as he returns to court after an extended changeover to hold serve#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/i0xC7iXDLA
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
19:27 IST: Federer seems to be in hurry. The Swiss maestro takes 3-0 lead in the second set. Is he aiming for 6-0 in the second set?
19:25 IST: Federer takes 2-0 lead lead in the second set with ease.
Federer on the charge.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
He breaks Cilic at the first time of asking to move 2-0 ahead in the second set #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/EMheaKGIqF
19:22 IST: Oh boy! It's 129 mph serve. First point for Cilic. He is looking aggressive.
19:21 IST: Federer off to a magnificent start in the second set. He leads 1-0.
19:17 IST: ROGER FEDERER WINS THE FIRST SET 6-3.
Roger Federer claims the opener against Marin Cilic 6-3 - his 17th straight set won at this year's Championships#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/bxHLWcTSqN
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
19:16 IST: Good serve from Cilic. He makes it 40-all. Deuce to decide.
19:15 IST: A solid backhand from Federer. Set point for him.
19:12 IST: An unforced error from Cilic as Federer takes 5-3 lead in the opening set. Dominant display from the Swiss.
19:10 IST: Marin Cilic takes the game, but Federer leads the opening set 4-3.
19:08 IST: Down 0-40, Federer wins three back-to-back points. It's deuce.
19:05 IST: Federer has started dominating now. He leads the first set 4-2.
19:01 IST: A solid backhand and Federer takes 3-2 lead against Cilic in the opening set.
Fine margins.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
After saving a break point on his own serve, Federer then breaks the Cilic serve for a 3-2 lead in the first set#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/h3uKeBzBoR
18:57 IST: What a comeback from Federer. He makes it 2-2 in the opening set.
A look at the numbers as the 131st Gentlemen's Singles final gets under way... #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/dTDL1aywox
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
18:52 IST: Brilliant show from Cilic. He takes the second game with a solid backhand. Cilic leads Federer 2-1 in the opening set.
18:48 IST: Federer takes the second game to make it 1-all in the opening set against Marin Cilic.
18:45 IST: Marin Cilic wins the first game of the opening set. The Croatian leads the first set 1-0 against Federer.
18:42 IST: It's 40-40 (deuce) in the opening game of the first set. .
18:41 IST: Cilic hits forehand and the ball bounces before the nets. First point for Federer. Loud cheer from the crowd.
18:40 IST: Time to get in position. Warm-up done, it is time for action. Here we go!
Time to get in position...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/pzCmPSLnOo
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
18:35 IST: TOSS: Roger Federer wins the coin toss, elects to receive.
A date with destiny.Federer goes for title No.8. Cilic goes for title No.1.Listen live: https://t.co/3yBtAr6WPw https://t.co/abDN5bCDTg
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
18:33 IST: Both the finalists - Roger Federer and Marin Cilic - have arrived at the court for the final showdown. Did you hear the cheer? Yes, that's for Federer.
18:11 IST: Roger Federer is all set for the final battle against Croatia's Marin Cilic.
Ahead of his bid for an eighth #Wimbledon crown, Roger Federer practices out on Court... 8 pic.twitter.com/rKwX9uQ9yg
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
18:07 IST:
140 years of famous footsteps...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/RsoscMZL94
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
18:06 IST: Big moment!
Today 11-year old Luca Schmetzer will perform the Coin Toss at the Gentlemen's Singles Final representing @Place2Be.
— Wimbledon Foundation (@WimbledonFdn) July 16, 2017
Here's Luca's story: pic.twitter.com/aGCSdk5VJy
18:05 IST:
Those in #theQueue for on-day sales will have to wait many hours. #Wimbledon advises those intending to queue, not to travel to SW19. pic.twitter.com/wbReg3Q2Qa
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
18:03 IST: Roger Federer won the Wimbledon titles in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012. Can he lift his 8th Wimbledon trophy today?
*deep breaths*
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
The countdown to the Gentlemen's Singles Final begins...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/tC7S6NdDea
18:00 IST: Who will lift the Wimbledon 2017 men's singles title?
ROGER FEDERER
or
MARIN CILIC
The final day of The Championships 2017 has arrived.
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
Will we witness history? #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/a5PxjkIrUG
17:50 IST: Hello and welcome to the Live coverage from the Wimbledon 2017 men's singles final between Roger Federer and Marin Cilic.