Federer, whose record-breaking efforts were witnessed by Sampras said it was "crazy" trying to come to terms with winning 15 majors. "It's staggering that I've been able to play so well for so many years now and stay injury-free," he explained. "There is a certain routine that's started to happen the last few years since I became No. 1 in the world. I knew what it took to win the big ones. It's crazy that I've been able to win so many in such a short period of time."

Despite his joy, Federer had sympathy for Roddick, whom he has now defeated in three Wimbledon finals as well as the 2006 US Open title match. The Swiss predicted the 26-year-old American will come back stronger and be a genuine threat when the circuit heads to the United States in the build-up to the final major of the season. "It's hard. Tennis is cruel sometimes. I went through some five-setters in Grand Slam finals too and ended up losing," said Federer. "But he did great. He's not going to let his head hang down. I think he's going to come back strong and play great in the States. I had to play my very, very best to come through."