Today 16th July 2009
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Roger Federer today admitted the pressure is back on as he attempts to claim a record 15th grand slam title.
Federer has been in a relaxed mood ever since winning his first French Open last month, equalling Pete Sampras' record of 14 grand slam titles and becoming only the sixth man in history to win all four.
Winning on the clay of Roland Garros after losing the previous three finals means he can lay claim to being the greatest player of all time, and he can emphasise that with victory over Andy Roddick in tomorrow's Wimbledon final.
Federer beat Roddick at the same stage in 2004 and 2005 and is a prohibitive favourite to do so again and make it 19 wins out of 21 matches against the American.
But the 27-year-old concedes the nerves will still be jangling now a 15th grand slam title is within touching distance.
"Tension always comes back for any grand slam final, or any final for that matter," Federer said. "Knowing I only have one match to go, it definitely changes your mindset.
"You don't have to think of a match coming after this. I will just try to give my very best. The record (15th title) is part of the match so it's even more of an incentive."
All the statistics point to a comfortable victory for Federer today.
