Roger Federer survived another epic final to win his sixth Wimbledon and record 15th grand slam title against a gallant Andy Roddick.

Federer held his nerve in an amazing fifth set to seal a remarkable 5-7 7-6 (8/6) 7-6 (7/5) 3-6 16-14 victory on Centre Court as Roddick's brave resistance was finally broken.

It was the third year in succession Federer had been taken to five sets in the final, having beaten Rafael Nadal in 2007 and losing to the same player in 2008.

And the records tumbled as Roddick somehow successfully held serve 10 times to remain in the match in the deciding set, the 77 total games easily eclipsing the previous record of 62 for a final from 12 months ago.

The 30 games in the final set also surpassed the previous highest of 24, although Federer's 50 aces was just one short of the Wimbledon record held by Ivo Karlovic.

Roddick was a massive underdog going into the match, having lost 18 of his 20 previous matches with Federer, who was seeking a sixth victory at the All England Club and record 15th grand slam title.