Federer celebrates on centre court

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Ladbrokes make Roger Ferderer 5/2 to retain his Wimbledon men's singles title in 2004.

That's a massive price when compared to the Tote's ridiculously-short 8/11.

Andy Roddick, whom the Swiss defeated in straight sets in the semi-final, is listed at 4/1 second favourite with Ladbrokes.

Federer beat big-serving Mark Philippoussis after a scintillating Centre-Court display, and the Aussie is 8/1 to go one better next year, behind this year's pre-tournament favourite Lleyton Hewitt (6/1).

Patriotic punters can plunge on Tim Henman at 10/1 (the same price as Andre Agassi, while Greg Rusedski is 20/1.

Seven-time winner Pete Sampras is 16/1 to take the title despite it looking likely that he will retire.

The Magic Sign report a healthy betting market across the fortnight at SW19.

"Turnover has gone through the non-existent roof on Centre Court," said spokesman Balthazar Fabricius.

A Ladbrokes telephone customer placed a winning bet of £10,000 on Federer at 1/2 to beat Philippoussis before the final.

Meanwhile, it was a similar story in the 2004 women's singles market.

Hills immediately installed Serena Williams as a 5/6 favourite to defend her crown next year and complete a hat-trick of titles.

Her sister Venus is a 10/3 shot, followed by the Belgian duo of Justine Henin-Hardenne and Kim Clijsters (both 13/2).

Rising star Maria Sharapova, who reached the last 16 this year, can be backed at 50/1.

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