8 times Roger Federer proved that he is the King of Grass

Modified Jul 18, 2017 11:13 GMT

Roger Federer 2003 Wimbledon — Roger Federer with the 2003 Wimbledon trophy

LONDON - JULY 4: Roger Federer of Switzerland kiss his trophy after his victory against Andy Roddick of USA in the men's singles final match against at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on July 4, 2004 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. Federer won 4-6 7-5 7-6(3) 6-4. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Roger Federer with the 2004 Wimbledon trophy

Wimbledon 2004: Def. Andy Roddick in the final

With that ponytail hairstyle still in tow, Federer outsmarted his arch-rival of that time, a bearded Andy Roddick, in four entertaining sets. Federer was in trouble early on though, and he was rescued in part by a rain delay right after Roddick took the first set.

Although the match remained tight till the end, Federer earned the 4-6,7-5,7-6(3),6-4 win by changing his tactics at the right time. Just a boy of 22 back then and a three-time Slam champion already, the Swiss ace was beginning to unfurl his wings.

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