Roger Federer became only the eighth man in history to claim three consecutive Wimbledon titles with his straight-sets victory over Andy Roddick.

Here we take a look at the other members of the illustrious club which the Swiss superstar now joins:

PETE SAMPRAS (1993, 1994, 1995; 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)

Only a surprise defeat to Richard Krajicek in the 1996 quarter-finals stopped Sampras claiming an extraordinary eight consecutive Wimbledon titles. Yet the record 14-times Grand Slam winner is the only man ever to enjoy two runs of triple success.

BJORN BORG (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980)

A heart-throb in a headband, Swedish prodigy Borg ruled Wimbledon for five tumultuous years and was responsible for some of its most enduring images. Arguably its greatest ever champion, Borg retired in 1982 at the age of only 26.

FRED PERRY (1933, 1934, 1935)

The greatest player in British history, Perry was the first man ever to claim all four of the major titles and also boasted a fine Davis Cup record. Still regarded as a true legend of SW19, his statue stands inside the main entrance today.

ANTHONY WILDING (1910, 1911, 1912, 1913)

Wilding was a charismatic New Zealander who was educated at Cambridge and swiftly took over from the Doherty brothers as Wimbledon's latest idol. Also a keen motorcyclist and aviator, Wilding was killed on the Western Front in 1915.

LAURIE DOHERTY (1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906)

Laurie went one better than his older brother Reggie by claiming five singles titles. An English gentleman who was idolised on both sides of the Atlantic, Doherty also won the US crown in 1903, and eight Wimbledon doubles titles alongside his brother.

REGGIE DOHERTY (1897, 1898, 1899, 1900)

Local boy Doherty was a master of precise groundstrokes and used his gangly stature to good effect to claim four in a row. Famed for his great sportsmanship, Doherty claimed he never felt well for a whole day and died aged 38.

WILLIAM RENSHAW (1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886)

The first and only man to win six consecutive Wimbledon titles, Renshaw transformed the game with his aggressive serving and volleying techniques and is considered the founding father of the modern game.