When Roger Federer defeated the seven-time Wimbledon Champion Pete Sampras on Centre Court in the fourth round of the Championships, many felt that a new tennis star had been born.

Federer had already won Junior Wimbledon Wimbledon as a 16-year-old in 1998. In the quarterfinals Federer faced the British No. 1 and home favourite Tim Henman, and despite putting up a spirited display Federer lost in four sets.

Following that defeat the duo met in the finals of the ATP Event in Basel Federer's home town, Henman was once again victorious in three straight sets.

In 2003 Federer finally broke through and won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, and that triumph heralded the start of four years of dominance from the Swiss Maestro.

Henman and Federer met in the second round of Wimbledon in 2006. This time instead of being a talented young rookie Federer was a three-time Wimbledon champion and his class told as he hammered Henman 6-4 6-0 6-2 and he went on to win the title that year.

If you are a betting person then you would do well to back Federer adding to his tally of 15 Grand Slams next year.