2014 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles final years prior when he had won Wimbledon in 2012. In 2013, Federer failed to reach any of the major finals for the first time since 2002, and some commentators doubted whether he would ever appear in a major final again. Federer was asked if he felt that he could still win a major, "I'm just really pleased that I'm back strong at Wimbledon. Last year I didn't even come close. I was very deflated leaving Wimbledon on that note. I'm happy I'm sort of physically back where I can put myself in contention." Upon reaching the final, Federer was bidding
2015 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles 2015 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles Novak Djokovic was the defending champion, and successfully defended his title by beating Roger Federer in a rematch of the 2014 final, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–3. The title was Djokovic's third at Wimbledon and ninth Grand Slam singles title overall, as well as his second major win of the year. Federer was vying to become the first man to win Wimbledon eight times. Federer became the first male player in the Open Era to reach 10 finals at a single Grand Slam. 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt played in his final Wimbledon appearance, losing to