Roger Federer said he always believed he could win Wimbledon again after ending a five-year wait for his eighth title with victory over Marin Cilic.
The Swiss, 35, won 6-3 6-1 6-4 to become the most successful man in Wimbledon singles history, and claim a 19th Grand Slam title.
Federer's previous win at the All England Club was in 2012, since when he lost in the 2014 and 2015 finals.
"It's special, Wimbledon was always my favourite tournament," he said.
"My heroes walked the grounds here and walked the courts here. Because of them, I think I became a better player too.