What the back pages of the papers say - July 7

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Lewis Hamilton thanked his brother Nic for the pep-talk that set him up for the 'best victory' of his career at yesterday's magical British Grand Prix.

Also: Rafael Nadal pulled off the seemingly impossible last night when he dethroned Roger Federer at Wimbledon after an astonishing duel that went into the twilight.

It's lonely at the top: Laura Robson has been warned to expect gloom in her career from now on

THE GUARDIAN

As Rafael Nadal came out for the start of what was to be the most dramatic and tense men's Wimbledon final yesterday he shook hands with Manuel Santana, who in 1966 had become the first Spaniard to win the men's title here.

Also: After enduring a week in which doubts had been cast on Lewis Hamilton's way of life and the recent trajectory of his career the 23-year-old won the British Grand Prix yesterday with a drive of magisterial virtuosity in conditions severe enough to catch out just about every other driver on the grid.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

In the near-darkness of Centre Court last night, Rafael Nadal lifted Wimbledon's glinting gold trophy for the first time after he defeated Roger Federer in a five-set, almost five-hour final that will live long in the memory.

Also: How's that for over-driving? The second-best navigator around Lake Silverstone yesterday, Nick Heidfeld, finished 68 seconds behind.

DAILY MIRROR

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon last night admitted Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Spain was off until the £70million-rated star has proved his fitness.

Also: Lewis Hamilton answered his critics with a remarkable victory in a chaotic British Grand Prix that was hailed as one of the greatest performances of all time.

DAILY STAR

King Lewis rained supreme at saturated Silverstone yesterday as he drove to a majestic victory in the British Grand Prix..

Also: Teen star Laura Robson was yesterday warned that stepping up to the star-studded senior tour after her Wimbledon girls' final triumph on Saturday will also be soulless and lonely.

DAILY EXPRESS

Inspired by his little brother, who told him he was the "master of the wet", Lewis Hamilton exploded through the rain to win his first British Grand Prix and lead the world championship.

Also: Rafael Nadal, Spain's Raging Bull, ended Roger Federer's Wimbledon era last night by beating the Swiss world number one in a Centre Court classic.

THE INDEPENDENT

We thought we had seen it all when Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in five wonderful sets here 12 months ago, but the world's two greatest players surpassed that display with a match of astounding drama here last night.

Also: Venus Williams had a glass of champagne in her hand but her thoughts were on more humble fare.

THE SUN

Rafael Nadal turned into the prince of darkness as he became
Wimbledon's new master after the longest, and possibly greatest, final ever.

Also: Inter Milan last night officially moved for Frank Lampard.

THE TIMES

In what many will say was the greatest tennis match ever played,
Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's Centre Court reign last night, beating the
world number one in five thrilling sets to become Wimbledon champion for the
first time.

Also: "Cool, calm and collected" was Lewis Hamilton's mantra when he climbed into his McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 before a packed house of his fans at Silverstone yesterday at the beginning of an afternoon when he was to produce one of the greatest wet-weather drives in Formula One history.