Pete Sampras hailed Roger Federer as the greatest player of all time on Sunday night, after the Swiss player surpassed Sampras' grand slam record with a sixth Wimbledon title.

Federer claimed a 15th major with an epic 5-7 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 16-14 win over America's Andy Roddick in a 4hr 16min final which featured the longest concluding set in a men's final.
 

"In my book, he's the greatest of all time. He has his critics and people point to Rafael Nadal beating him, but for me he's the greatest. He is a legend and an icon," said Sampras, who won seven Wimbledon titles in his career.