Once again we were not let down by the Wimbledon Championships this year as the 126th edition of the tournament provided all of the drama and magic that we have come to associate with the All England Club.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at five talking points from the famous Grand Slam.
King Roger reigns supreme on Centre Court
Past it? Not a bit. It became apparent that the 30-year-old Federer was a man unbelievably close to the magic that he showed in his prime when he played defending champion Novak Djokovic off the court in the semi-finals. With most of Centre Court rooting for Andy Murray in the final, the great Swiss was at his precise and powerful best as he sealed a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title that has seen him return to the top of the world rankings.
Serena Williams takes her place among the greats
After battling serious illness over a year ago, Serena Williams was unsure whether she would even be able to walk again, let alone pick up a tennis racket and terrorise opponents. Back to full health, her inimitable power brought her a fifth singles title at the All England Club, moving her up to fourth in the all-time list of women's Grand Slam champions with 14 triumphs. She may divide opinion but she has proved that she can beat anyone and anything.
Lukas Rosol stuns the world and Rafa Nadal
When world number 100 Lukas Rosol stepped onto Centre Court to face two-time champion Rafael Nadal in the second round many would have been perfectly within their rights to think that the Spaniard would swat the Czech away in three easy sets. Instead, what happened was one of the most sensational shocks in SW19 history as a turbo-charged Rosol whacked his opponent all around the grass. Five sets later and the 26-year-old had etched himself into Wimbledon folklore.
British women's tennis makes strides
It was the best showing at the Championships in 14 years from the British women as three of the six who were in the main draw made it through to the second round. On top of that Heather Watson confidently stepped into the third before she was ousted by eventual runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska. Most of this progress can be put down to the guidance of Judy Murray after she was appointed Fed Cup captain, and her presence seems to have already worked wonders for the ladies.
Jonny Marray gives Britain some real cheer
While Andy Murray may have just fell short in his final, another Brit, Jonathan Marray, became the first player from these shores to win the men's doubles in 76 years as he and Danish partner Frederik Nielsen defeated Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau inside an ecstatic Centre Court. What made it more remarkable was the fact that the pair were unseeded wildcards. After Championship point had been won about 5,000 British fans leapt to their feet not knowing quite what to do.
