Argentinean takes champion to five sets , winning 3 -6 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 4 -6 7-6 ( 7-4 ) six -2 . Sixth seed Juan Martin Del Potro , in his first Grand Slam final , stunned defending champion and top seed Federer was aiming to equal Bill Tilden 's record of six successive Del Potro Open wins . Federer had so far 7-4 won the French Open and Bill Tilden 's titles . Wimbledon , 20 , won his first Grand Slam title after reaching final for first time .
Argentinean takes champion to five sets , winning 3 -6 7-6 ( 7-5 ) 4 -6 7-6 ( 7-4 ) six -2 . Federer was aiming to equal Bill Tilden 's record of six successive Del Potro Open wins . Federer had so far 7-4 won the French Open and Bill Tilden 's titles . Wimbledon , 20 , won his first Grand Slam title after reaching final for first time .