Ever since college, I've loved watching lawn tennis. I've been a Pete Sampras fan; then Martina Hingis caught my imagination. Roger Federer has been the player I've enjoyed watching ever since he's come on the lawn tennis scene!
Therefore the Wimbledon 2009 final match Andy Roddick - Roger Federer where Roger made history with 15 Grand Slam titles was something of a special match I was waiting to watch! And it turned out to be every bit more exciting than I ever thought. So many beautiful rallies in that match and equally as many aces from both players. What a lovely demonstration of power play and elegant strokes! It was truly a feast for the eyes - what with the dives, forehands, backhands, half volleys, unreturnable serves and some fabulous returns too. What atheticism, stamina and focus. What an epic match it was; going into the 5th set, with Roger not having broken Andy's serve even once in the whole match and both his sets being won in tie-breaks! Going into the 5th set, Vijay Amritraj and his fellow commentator repeatedly reminded the viewers that the 5th set has no tie break and that Roger has not yet broken Andy all through the match. Andy Roddick played fantastic tennis and Roger's magical genius came through at points when it mattered most. It was also funny how Roger's challenges were almost always wrong and till the end, nobody could say who is going to win!
It will remain one of the most memorable matches - not only because it was historic; but because of the top quality tennis, energy, and sportsman spirit that was demonstrated by both players. Andy Roddick earned a place in the hearts of millions when he clapped for Roger after the marathon match and said to Pete " Sorry I tried to hold him off"; and then Roger said "it could have gone on for a few more hours I think"! Yes, both players had played their best tennis.
The match was truly a celebration of sport; a marvellous showpiece for everyone to watch just as if scripted for the historic occasion! Many moments of this match will remain etched in my memory for a very long time to come! Well done Roger, Very well done Andy!
http://www.rogerfederer.com/en/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60vwesLP4bE
http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/news/blogs/2009-07-04/200907041246726005796.html
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