Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic: Career Stats and Prediction for 2017 Men's Final

Roger Federer attempts to win a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon championship on Sunday as he battles Marin Cilic at the All England Club.

The Swiss superstar has discovered a rich vein of form, but his Croatian opponent is very comfortable on the grass courts in London.

Cilic's serve has been a deadly weapon at the tournament, and the extra bounce in the surface will offer him an advantage.

However, Federer remains a tactical genius, and he has overcome more powerful talents in recent months.

Read on for a preview and predictions for the final:

Preview

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It will come as no shock to any tennis fan that Federer is a serial winner from the top echelons of sport.

According to Wimbledon.com, the veteran has collected 18 grand slam titles, and grass has been one of his most consistent surfaces for his game. 

Federer has been in the last four in London since 2013, but his current form is up with the best he has ever produced.

The icon has improved his groundstrokes, and his forehand is accurate and true with almost every attempt.

Cilic will park himself on the baseline during the final, but if he attacks the net, he will become easy pickings and certainly lose.

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Federer is the overwhelming favourite in the eyes of most fans on Centre Court, but his opponent has genuine pedigree.

Cilic has previously won a grand slam at the U.S. Open, and he knows the latter stages of major competition.

Per Wimbledon, the Croatian has made the quarter-finals at Wimbledon in his career three times before, but this is the first time he has romped to the final.

Cilic has developed an acute game on grass, and he must not make the mistake of diversifying to hurt Federer.

The Swiss player will want Cilic to play out of his comfort zone, but that will hand the seven-time champion an undoubted advantage.

Prediction

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After Federer was overtaken in the game by younger models, his days in high-class finals appeared to be over.

However, after a significant rest period—and review of his schedule—the player is enjoying an Indian summer in his career.

The 35-year-old does not play tennis that befits his years, but his athleticism is matched by his depth of experience.

Cilic has the power to beat any man on the tour, but it is questionable whether he has the tactics to live with the veteran.

Federer is yet to lose a set at Wimbledon 2017, but Cilic has the capability to break that record on Sunday.

However, it would be a huge shock if the Croatian can string three sets together and walk away victorious.

Predicted Result: Federer to win in four sets.