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On this day, five years ago, Roger Federer sent down an ace against Marin Cilic to win a record eighth Wimbledon crown. It was a sensational moment for the Swiss star, who also secured a 20th Grand Slam in the process. And his comments after the victory in London showed what a class act he is - as well as highlighting his elite mindset.

In 2017, Federer was struggling to keep pace with the likes of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

But, after defying the odds to win the Australian Open title, he then claimed Wimbledon without dropping a single set along the way.

Federer tapped into some of the magic of old during the course of the tournament and Cilic, in the final, was blitzed while being unable to conjure a response.

The Swiss then highlighted his elite mindset in the aftermath, insisting he battled his way to another major through sheer belief.

"It means the world to me to hold this trophy, particularly when