Men's singles final: In pictures

The crowds on the hill watch the big screen in the rain before Pat Rafter takes on Pete Sampras in the final.

Actor Sir Sean Connery and his wife Micheline ready for the action.

Pete Sampras in action.

Pat Rafter concentrates on his backhand.

The umbrellas go up. as the rain comes down. and play is suspended.

Pete Sampras back in action after the break.

Rafter dejected as he loses the second set tie-break as Sampras levels

Sampras celebrates as he breaks in the third set, which he goes on to win the set and take a 2-1 lead over Rafter.

Rafter dives down low to try and keep the game in his reaches, but loses the third set eventually as well

Pete Sampras overjoyed at his seventh Wimbledon success and his record-breaking thirteenth Grand slam

Pistol Pete lets his emotions get the better of him when he realises his achievement and sheds a few tears

Feeling at home: he takes the trophy around centre court for his lap of honour