Andy Murray is preparing himself on Saturday for the biggest match of his life as he bids to become the first British man to win a Wimbledon singles title for 76 years.
The Scot will be recovering from Friday's dramatic semi-final, in which he overcame Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to stand on the brink of making history.
Murray performed a heavenward point to the skies as he won the last set.
Serena Williams and Agnieszka Radwanska are set to battle it out first, however, as they contest the women's singles trophy on Centre Court on Saturday.
Twenty-three-year-old Radwanska had a minor health scare yesterday when she pulled out of her pre-Wimbledon final press conference due to illness, but is expected to have recovered for Saturday's match.
Murray on Friday became the first Brit to book a place in the final since Henry "Bunny" Austin 74 years ago with his 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-5 victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
He is now hoping to become the first to lift the trophy since Fred Perry 76 years ago when he takes on six-time champion Roger Federer in the final.
Federer, who is aiming to beat Pete Sampras's Wimbledon record of seven wins, said he is looking forward to playing the "local hero".
Murray, who was clearly emotional after clinching victory against Tsonga, last night said there were no plans for any celebrations, just a quiet dinner with girlfriend Kim Sears, who cried as he won yesterday, and their dogs Maggie May and Rusty.
The Scot said tomorrow will be "one of the biggest matches of my life" and is looking forward to playing one of the "greatest players ever to have played".
"It's a great challenge, one where I'm probably not expected to win the match, but one that, you know, if I play well, I'm capable of winning."
He also appealed to the crowd for their help tomorrow, saying: "They've helped me out through some tough moments the last couple of matches, and I'll definitely need it again on Sunday."
A St James's Palace spokesman said last night that the Duchess of Cambridge would be in the Royal Box to watch the match.
He said: "The Duchess is planning on attending but the Duke cannot because of a prior, private commitment."
Congratulations poured in for Murray, including from Prime Minister David Cameron and Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, who are both set to attend the final.
Cameron said: "I'll be watching the final on Sunday and, like the rest of the country, will be getting right behind Andy Murray - I wish him the best of luck."
Salmond added: "The whole of Scotland will be right behind Andy on Sunday, and I'll be there in person to help cheer him on."
One corner of Scotland in particular revelled in Murray's success - the town where he first started playing at the age of three.
Resident Gordon Mann told the BBC: "Dunblane is proud of Murray. Many people here know him, and everybody wants him to win."
There had been speculation the Queen would attend tomorrow's final but a Buckingham Palace spokesman said she will not as she has "long-standing private arrangements" this weekend following a full week of engagements in Scotland.
Bunny Austin's son John, 66, has also revealed he is rooting for the Scot.
"We've been waiting for someone to equal my father's record for many years and I think this could be the year. We're all quite excited."
If Murray takes the title tomorrow bookmakers William Hill are predicting the industry will pay out around £5 million.
He is at 13/8 to lift the trophy, with Federer the favourite at 4/9.
Fellow Brit Jonny Marray will be playing in his own final today in the men's doubles final.
He became the first Briton to reach the final in 52 years after he and Freddie Nielsen beat American brothers and defending champions Mike and Bob Bryan.
And Radwanska has said she is determined to make it to Centre Court today for her final against Serena Williams, despite falling ill.
The 23-year-old Polish player pulled out of an anticipated press conference yesterday, casting doubt on whether she would be well enough to tackle the four-time champion.
In a statement released by the All England Club, she said she had picked up an upper respiratory illness, affecting her nose and throat and was struggling to talk much away from the court.
Radwanska is the first Pole for 75 years to reach a Wimbledon singles final, but withdrew on Wednesday from the women's doubles in which she was competing with sister Urszula.
Radwanska, who is through to a grand slam final for the first time, will become the new world number one if she wins the title. If she loses, she will climb from third to second place in the rankings.
"Everyone dreams when they are a kid about becoming number one," she said, "so I'm very happy to have a chance to play for the top ranking.
"Of course, I will do everything in my power to perform well and win, but it's not going to be easy."