Federer equals Borg record with fifth Wimbledon title

Roger Federer on Sunday claimed his fifth straight Wimbledon title today with a stunning five-set victory over Rafael Nadal, equalling the modern-day record of Bjorn Borg.

Roger Federer on Sunday claimed his fifth straight Wimbledon title today with a stunning five-set victory over Rafael Nadal, equalling the modern-day record of Bjorn Borg.

With Borg watching from the Royal Box on Centre Court, Federer was tested to the limit in an epic contest before sealing a 7-6 (9/7) 4-6 7-6 (7/3) 2-6 6-2 victory in three hours and 45 minutes.

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