Federer claims hat-trick of Wimbledon

The Swiss World No. 1 defeated American Andy Roddick in the final.

Roger Federer claimed a hat-trick of Wimbledon men's singles titles with a comfortable 6-2 7-6 6-4 victory over American Andy Roddick on Sunday.

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The Swiss world number one joined Bjorn Borg and Pete Sampras as the only men to win three singles titles in a row at the All England Club since tennis turned professional in 1968.

The 23-year-old, who was superb throughout, not only secured his 21st consecutive victory in a final but also extended his winning streak on grass to 36 matches.

Second seed Roddick, 22, was unable to put Federer under any sustained pressure and finished runner-up to the Swiss for the second year in a row.

The top seed captured his fifth grand slam crown to maintain his perfect record in major finals.