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Federer is Wimbledon champ for a record EIGHTH time and vows to carry on for years

ROGER FEDERER claimed he was playing the best tennis of his life after winning a record eighth Wimbledon title – then warned he could keep going till he is 40.

The “part-time” Swiss superstar became the oldest men’s Wimbledon champion in the pro era with his straightsets destruction of

FROM BACK PAGE injured Marin Cilic. Federer, who is 36 next month, said: “It is magical. I have maybe played the best tennis ever. It is disbelief that I have achieved such heights.”

He did not play last season after Wimbledon because of a troublesome knee before returning to win the Australian Open in January.

“I’ve got to take more time off!” he said. “Is it possible I could be still playing here when I am 40? You would think so, health permitting, and everything is OK.

“Because I’m playing less, I actually get more time in return. I feel like I’m working part-time these days almost, which is a great feeling.”

Federer overtakes the mark of seven titles he shared with Pete Sampras (above) and William Renshaw. He added: “Wimbledon will always be my favourite tournament.

“My heroes walked the courts here.”