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By Caroline Cheese at Wimbledon

1257: The other big question (for the Brits anyway) is: what does Andy Murray need to do to win a Grand Slam Roddick’s coachLarry Stefanki had some interesting thoughts on that, while Rocket Rod reckons: “You don’t necessarily win it the first time, I remember being in the final a couple of times and getting beaten up pretty good. He has to be able to play steady, not defensively necessarily but keeping the ball rolling, but he has access to a great backhand which he hits extremely well down the line and he probably didn’t do as much of that as he could against Roddick. The rest of his game stayed defensive and he could have pushed and used his groundstrokes a little more severely.”1252: Sampo may be absent today, but Rocket Rod Laver is in attendance. The 70-year-old is inevitably asked if Rog is the best ever, to which the Aussie replies: “I’ve always thought that you’re the best in your era. That to me is a pretty good compliment to your game, to your tennis, over your career. You know, if Roger gets to 16, 17 Grand Slams, you know, people in the press are the ones that are wanting to say it: Who’s the best ever It’s hard for anyone, I think, to come out and say who’s the best ever.”1247: Rich, via text on 81111, wants an update on the wheelchair ladies’ doubles final, and I am only too happy to oblige. Our correspondent left this box about an hour ago gloomily predicting bagels over on Court Four, but it’s not that bad. Korie Homan and the literally unbeatable Esther Vergeer lead 6-1 1-2 against Britain’s Lucy Shuker and Aussie partner Daniela Di Toro.BBC Sport’s Piers Newbery on Twitter:“Just walked past Anders Jarryd – he looked edgy. I fear for the Swede when the Bahrami/Leconte mind games start. Stay strong Batesy.”1241: Crowe, Allen, Scott (see Mole below), Sir Trevor McDonald (probably), but no Pete Sampras, we don’t think. The American once said he wanted to be present when Fed broke his record of winning 14 Grand Slams, while Fed said he was keen for his buddy to be here. But it seems Pistol’s decided to stay at home.1238: If you wish to see proof that the men’s finalists have been out practising, take a look atthe BBC Sport flickr pagefor some badly cropped, fuzzy evidence of that. In fairness, it was chaos out there. I’m wondering how Dan Cox got that gig (see below) Don’t think Cox is well-known for his Roddick-like qualities.Wimbledon on Twitter:“British No.11 Dan Cox warmed Roger Federer up for his men’s singles final today.”

1230: Isn’t weather weird Bright sunshine a moment ago, but now the court-coverers are woken from their two-week slumber because there are rumours of an approaching shower. This may be like last week’s rumour that Cheryl Cole was coming to Wimbledon…1228: Of course the eyes of Britain will be on Court Three where Jezza Bates, and Swedish partner Anders Jarryd, will be playing the role of Ernie against the Eric of Mansour Bahrami and Henri Leconte. The comedy duo will try all sorts of high-jinks and japery to put their opponent off their stride. I am willing Bates and Jarryd to stay strong.1223: Just as I was struggling to find a single person tipping Roddick, a lunatic from the office emails with a “Roddick in five” prediction. The American, as if I need to remind you, has lost 18 of 20 matches against Federer. In three matches at Wimbledon, the American has won one set.

BBC Sport Mole: “I’ve come over all aquiver. What a line-up of celebs we have today. Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott and Woody Allen for starters – how do you like them apples About time considering the dross we have had to put up with over the past 12 days – do one Chico!”BBC Sport’s Piers Newbery on Twitter:“Hang on, hang on… IT’S FEDERER!!!” Word spreads, Rog is hitting on Ct 14. As a tall person I’m popular for photo duties. Should charge.”

From Kate in sunny Leeds, via text on 81111: “It’s hard to believe but the live feed has inspired a return to revision… The treat of checking the latest after half an hour’s hard work! Federer to win today although close call as I also love Roddick… Maybe Federer in five sets. So excited!”

1207: Dry and sunny here at Wimbledon, with the forecast saying there’s only a 30% risk of a light shower during the early afternoon, so we should be set for a roof-free final at 1400 BST.
1200: And so, 14 days after the first ball was hit in the 2009 Championships, it’s come to this: one man chasing history… And while Britain’s Jeremy Bates attempts to win back the Gentlemen’s Senior Invitation Doubles title that was so cruelly snatched away from him last year, Roger Federer will try to win a record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title.

This article is from the BBC News website.