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Wimbledon 2015
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Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic - there's little to separate the game's greats

Swiss maestro and Serb master almost equally matched as they face off in Wimbledon men's singles final

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Roger Federer was in imperious form as he rolled back the years to beat Britain's Andy Murray. Photos: AFP

Roger Federer can win a record eighth Wimbledon title and become the oldest champion of the modern era on Sunday if he can find a way past world number one Novak Djokovic.

The 33-year-old Swiss has defied those who dared to write him off when he lost last year's final to the Serb in five gruelling sets.

It's great to play Novak anywhere these days because he's a great player. He's had unbelievable success throughout his career
Roger Federer

His breathtaking demolition of Andy Murray in Friday's semi-finals was a throwback to his years of grand slam dominance when he captured 16 of his 17 majors in a seven-year spell between 2003 and 2010.

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Now he has reached a 10th Wimbledon final, the oldest man to do so since 39-year-old Ken Rosewall in 1974, and his 26th grand slam final overall.

A win today would break the tie of seven Wimbledon titles he shares with Pete Sampras and which he levelled with his most recent slam, the 2012 All England Club crown.

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Ahead of their 40th career meeting, Federer and defending champion Djokovic are equally matched.

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