Federer tops Roddick in epic Wimbledon final for 15th major title

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07/05/2009 - Wimbledon, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roger Federer captured his sixth Wimbledon title Sunday with a thrilling five-set victory over Andy Roddick and established a record with his 15th career Grand Slam title.

Federer earned a 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 16-14 triumph to capture the championship at the storied All England Club for the sixth time in the last seven years. His only blemish in that span came in last year's brilliant five- set final against Rafael Nadal, who was unable to defend this year because of tendinitis in both knees.

The Swiss superstar won his 14th major title last month with a victory at the French Open, finally completing a career Grand Slam with a long-awaited triumph at Roland Garros. That win also tied him with Pete Sampras for the most Grand Slam titles all-time. Sampras, himself a seven-time winner at Wimbledon, was in attendance Sunday to watch his record fall.

Roddick, meanwhile, lost in the Wimbledon final for the third time. All three defeats have come at the hands of the great Federer, who also beat Roddick for the title in 2004 and 2005.

Federer has dominated Roddick with a lifetime record of 19-2, including 4-0 in major title matches. In addition to the two previous Wimbledon finals, Federer also beat Roddick for the 2006 U.S. Open title.

Sunday's win also moved Federer back into the world's top ranking, supplanting Nadal.

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