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Five Roger Federer records that might never be broken

Roger Federer is one of the all-time legends in Tennis and continues to have his legacy imprinted on the hallowed sport of Tennis. He is not going to be forgotten anytime soon and his love for playing on grass courts is well known. The legend has defied age and time and has been in top fitness and keeping his body in great shape. This has automatically resulted in the longevity of a famed Tennis player’s career.

So here, We will take a look at five Roger Federer Records that might never be broken

He holds the record for firing 50 aces in a final in 2009

In the Wimbledon final in 2009, Roger Federer played against Andy Roddick and fired a record 50 aces in that final. He hit 50 aces, one short of the all-time Wimbledon record. Down by 15-40 at 8-8 in the fifth set, one point from almost certain defeat, Roger Federer fired off two unreturnable serves.

In 2009 final, with the American still pursuing his first Wimbledon trophy, Roddick threw an Olympic-sized swimming pool at Federer. For four hours and 16 minutes, the 2003 US Open champion played arguably the best tennis of his career. Somehow, it still wasn’t enough.

Federer beat Roddick 5-7, 7-6(6), 7-6(5), 3-6, 16-14 behind a career-high 50 aces to earn his 15th Grand Slam crown and deny the American a second major trophy.