Federer Sneaks One Through
Too bad for Andy Roddick. He deserved to win the Wimbledon Championship as much as Federer. After a record-breaking (and heartbreaking for Roddick) 30 games in the 5th set, Federer prevailed in the late summer evening sun.
The championship was Roddick's had he converted his 6-2 lead in the 2nd set tie-breaker. A 2-0 set lead would have been too hard to overcome, specially with the way Roddick was serving all night. Somehow Federer stole the set, and the match turned into a battle of stamina and consistency in the homestretch.
Federer deserves the win after holding Roddick at bay the whole night, and his service game served him well. With the win, he sets a new record for most Grand Slam championships. He is ranked number 1 now, but the shadow of Rafael Nadal looms large and long as the shadows on Center Court. He has the numbers, but he may have to beat Nadal on the same court if he is to erase any lingering doubt that he is the better, if not the best, player today.
The greatest of all time? In my book, it is still Pete Sampras. But that's another story.
The championship was Roddick's had he converted his 6-2 lead in the 2nd set tie-breaker. A 2-0 set lead would have been too hard to overcome, specially with the way Roddick was serving all night. Somehow Federer stole the set, and the match turned into a battle of stamina and consistency in the homestretch.
Federer deserves the win after holding Roddick at bay the whole night, and his service game served him well. With the win, he sets a new record for most Grand Slam championships. He is ranked number 1 now, but the shadow of Rafael Nadal looms large and long as the shadows on Center Court. He has the numbers, but he may have to beat Nadal on the same court if he is to erase any lingering doubt that he is the better, if not the best, player today.
The greatest of all time? In my book, it is still Pete Sampras. But that's another story.
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