Back pages of the nationals - July 6

Top sport stories from the national newspapers:

DAILY TELEGRAPH: This was the day when Andy Roddick’s serve was broken just the once, in the 77th game of a 77-game Wimbledon final. Also: Former Wimbledon darling Tim Henman has described Andy Murray as “very special” but says British fans need to be patient for success in a grand slam...Geoff Miller, the national selector, yesterday backed his judgment that “the Ashes is a marathon, not a sprint” by picking the big-lunged Graham Onions ahead of England’s fastest bowler Stephen Harmison, in the 13-man squad for Wednesday’s first Test in Cardiff...Carlo Ancelotti will today spell out Chelsea’s determination to hold on to captain John Terry amid continued interest from Manchester City.

THE GUARDIAN: Everything was extraordinary. “It was a crazy match and my head is still spinning,” said Roger Federer, minutes after defeating Andy Roddick 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14 to win his 15th grand slam title and make tennis history. Also: For the first but surely not the last time, Mark Cavendish was helped into the green jersey of the Tour de France last night after hurtling to victory in the second stage...Carlo Ancelotti will seek face-to-face talks with John Terry to find out whether he is still committed to the Chelsea cause, as the new Italian coach begins his work as the club’s new manager this morning.

DAILY STAR: Chelsea are ready to let John Terry join Manchester City – if their moneybags Premier League rivals offer £40million. Also: Steve Harmison has been snubbed for Wednesday’s first Ashes Test against Australia despite roughing up the tourists last week...Cristiano Ronaldo says Spanish football is now better than the Premier League.

DAILY MIRROR: Roger Federer became the greatest tennis champion of all time last night by winning an epic five-set Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick. Also: John Terry has been told by Chelsea to break his silence as the Stamford Bridge hierarchy prepare to do the unthinkable and sell the England captain.

DAILY MAIL: Roger Federer became the most successful tennis player of all time, after what he called a ’crazy’ match, as records tumbled in an epic Wimbledon final. Also: Lee Westwood’s two-year run without a win continued yesterday when he lost a play-off to Martin Kaymer in the French Open...The Lions fly home from their most profitable tour of all tonight with Ian McGeechan calling time on a coaching career spanning 20 years.

THE INDEPENDENT: Roger Federer last night described winning his record 15th grand slam singles title as “an unbelievable moment” and his vanquished opponent, Andy Roddick, agreed he had lost to the greatest player ever. Also: Mark Cavendish’s 2009 Tour de France could hardly have got off to a better start after the Manxman roared to the fifth Tour stage victory of his career and his first ever green points jersey here in Brignoles.

DAILY EXPRESS: Roger Federer was officially confirmed as the greatest tennis player of all time last night. Also: Roman Abramovich is bracing himself to take the decision he thought he would never have to – to sell John Terry...Serena Williams has called for the WTA to revamp their ranking system after claiming her 11th grand slam title...Graham Thorpe has warned England they are in for a shock if they believe they can simply bounce young Australia opener Phillip Hughes out of the Ashes...In a losing series there is no consolation, but the rugby with which the Lions won the third Test after the mortification of the first two can be viewed as one of Ian McGeechan’s greatest triumphs.

THE TIMES: Roger Federer won a record-breaking 15th grand slam men’s singles tournament and regained his status as the number one player in the world after his victory at Wimbledon yesterday. Also: Fabio Capello plans to take England to a high-altitude training camp in Austria before next year’s World Cup finals to acclimatise the players to the thin air in South Africa...Manchester City will make an increased £40million bid for John Terry, although any transfer is likely to be dependent on the England captain’s willingness to force the issue.

THE SUN: Arsenal have slapped a £40million price tag on Cesc Fabregas as they brace themselves for a bid from Real Madrid or Barcelona. Also: Mitchell Johnson last night set his sights on Ashes glory and predicted: There will be blood...Roger Federer won a record 15th grand slam with an epic Wimbledon triumph last night...Andy Murray has been told to mix up his game in order to win Wimbledon...The Lions finally restored lost pride by blasting the Boks off Ellis Park – the hosts’ first defeat in their main stadium since 2001.