Federer Holds Off Roddick to Win 15th Major Title

Tennis great breaks Grand Slam singles championship record

By HOWARD FENDRICH
|  Sunday, Jul 5, 2009  |  Updated 10:21 PM CST
View Comments ()
|
Email
|
Print
Federer Holds Off Roddick to Win 15th Major Title

Getty

Roger Federer earned his sixth Wimbledon title.

advertisement
Photos and Videos
More Photos and Videos

WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer has won his record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title and sixth Wimbledon championship by beating Andy Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14.

Federer finished with 50 aces Sunday and converted his only break of the match in the final game.

Federer's 15 major titles eclipses the mark he shared with Pete Sampras, who won his 14th Grand Slam trophy in his last match at the 2002 U.S. Open.

Posted Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 - 3:55 PM CST
Leave Comments
What's New
NBCChicago Nonstop
Take in some highlights from the newest member of the NBCChicago family. Or find our digital channel on Comcast Channel 341; WOW Channel 130 or RCN Channel 50.
Follow Us
Sign up to receive news and updates that matter to you.
Send Us Your Story Tips
Check Out