Roger Federer cruises to 19th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon 2017

Here are some photo highlights from the 2017 Wimbledon men’s singles final.

Roger Federer defeated Marin Cilic 6-3 6-1 6-4 to become the first man to win eight Wimbledon singles titles. AFP

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Roger Federer and Marin Cilic pose for a photo at the net before the Wimbledon final. Federer won the toss and elected to receive. AP

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Federer, appearing in his 11th Wimbledon final, was challenged early on by Cilic. AP

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Cilic had the final's first break point but Federer made sure he couldn't convert it.

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Cilic cracked after dropping serve at 2-2 when his backhand went AWOL after a tumble earlier in the game. AP

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Federer then broke a nervous Cilic in the fifth game of the opening set. Reuters

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Cilic's legs looked heavy, his mind seemed a fuzz and at times he looked on the point of throwing in the towel — breaking down in tears at 0-3 in the second set. AP

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Mirka, wife of Roger Federer, sits in the players box with their children. AP

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Roger Federer couldn't believe he's won Wimbledon for the 8th time, later describing it as "magical". It ended a five-year wait for a 19th grand slam many thought would remain elusive. AP

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Federer holds the winners trophy alongside Cilic, with the runners up plate. AP

Roger Federer cruises to 19th Grand Slam win at Wimbledon 2017

Here are some photo highlights from the 2017 Wimbledon men’s singles final.

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