Roger Federer equalled Bjorn Borg's feat of winning five Wimbledon men's singles titles in a row. He is now just two behind Pete Sampras's total of seven.
Wimbledon's famous Centre Court had an unusual look as it awaits its new roof but luckily there was none of the rain that has dogged the two weeks.
Number two seed and Federer's arch rival, Spaniard Rafael Nadal, pushed the Swiss all the way in a classic match which went the full five sets.
After three hours and 45 minutes of pulsating tennis, Federer collapsed in a mixture of relief and joy as he won the encounter 7-6 4-6 7-6 2-6 6-2.
Jamie Murray became the first Briton for 20 years to win a senior title at Wimbledon as he partnered Jelena Jankovic of Serbia to the mixed doubles crown.
Andy Murray, the British number one, was injured for this year's tournament but he watched his older brother Jamie's victory on Centre Court with obvious delight.
Joy for 21-year-old Scot Jamie Murray and Jelena Jankovic after beating fifth seeds Swede Jonas Bjorkman and Australian Alicia Molik 6-4 3-6 6-1 in the mixed doubles final.
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