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Watch: Federer sheds tears of joy after winning 8th Wimbledon

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Roger Federer was overcome with emotion after winning his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday.

The timeless Swiss international needed a few moments to compose himself after defeating Marin Cilic in straight sets to hoist the Wimbledon trophy on Sunday.

Cilic was also watery-eyed earlier in the match, but the emotion Federer displayed was of a much, much happier variety.

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