Tributes poured in all from all quarters after Roger Federer thrashed Marin Cilic to win a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday (July 16). The Swiss star, who surpassed Pete Sampras and William Renshaw’s seven Wimbledon titles, decimated Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 to extend his record Grand Slam tally to 19.
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2017 ?The moment @rogerfederer won #Wimbledon title No.8 pic.twitter.com/rMzNNA6M0K
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 16, 2017
Widely considered as the greatest Tennis player of all time, the 34-year old gave a clinical performance throughout the game. With Federer looking in his elements, Cilic was already finding it tough to handle the world number 3 and any chance of causing an upset all but ended when he suffered an injury after the first set. Federer, nevertheless, was at his devastating best as he defeated the Croatian in straight sets.
Federer has been showed with praise of the highest quality from all the corners of the world and the cricketers also joined the list. Here are some of the wishes from the cricketers for the tennis legend.
8 and counting @rogerfederer #RO8ER #JustDoIt #Get off my lawn
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) July 17, 2017
What a display of sportsmanship! @rogerfederer you are inspirational. Congratulations! #WimbledonMensFinal #RogerFederer19 pic.twitter.com/kqGkgB9GS0
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 16, 2017
GREATNESS ?? https://t.co/OQWiqiHmgt
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) July 16, 2017
What a legend well done @rogerfederer https://t.co/r2zvML90EW
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) July 16, 2017
My summary from today's sport:
1. Federer is the GOAT
2. Lewis delivers when it matters
3. Test cricket needs a shake up ?— Kevin Pietersen? (@KP24) July 16, 2017
Congratulations #Legend @rogerfederer on winning your 8th #wimbledonfinal2017. ?? pic.twitter.com/10kgNMyWTW
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) July 16, 2017
Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them #GOAT @rogerfederer
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 16, 2017
What a brilliant match today. You were amazing as usual @rogerfederer. What a great comeback. Incredible !?.?✌️
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) July 16, 2017
Congratulations legend @rogerfederer on winning your 8th #WimbledonFinal . Champion amongst champions you are. What a treat to watch.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 16, 2017
What a player! Take a bow roger. @rogerfederer #RO8ER #JustDoIt
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 16, 2017
Game set match. @rogerfederer #legend #Wimbledon #RoleModel
— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) July 16, 2017
Remarkable Athlete @rogerfederer Champion player, role model #Wimbeldon
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) July 16, 2017
WHAT A CHAMPION…Yet another one for @rogerfederer! Congratulations! #WimbledonFinal
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 16, 2017
Roger Federer! What a player, what a champion. ?? take bow. ?????? https://t.co/kD2QM2Sbaq
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) July 16, 2017
So many things to like about federer beside being the player he is..#humble #rolemodel
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) July 16, 2017
Hail king Federer!!! ??
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) July 16, 2017
All eyes were on the big man @rogerfederer and he clearly didn't disappoint anyone. Congratulations for another #WimbledonFinal victory!
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 16, 2017
What an absolute freak @rogerfederer is, 8th Wimbledon title unbelievable! #Wimbledon
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) July 16, 2017
What a player!! Champion stuff from the champion?Congrats to my all time favourite tennis player @rogerfederer ?? #Wimbledon #inspiration
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 16, 2017