"Sorry Pete, I tried to hold him off", and he did. And he did it remarkably for 4 hours and 16 minutes. Andy Roddick was way above his usual game on Sunday, the 5th July 2009 giving us another consecutive intriguing, epic Wimbledon final. Roddick deserves a laudable appreciation for his game that day. At one point during the last set, I almost wondered, "Will it ever gonna end?"
But it did. There was no upset this time; no daze for the Champion, the greatest player that the game of tennis has ever witnessed. Roger Federer regained the top spot; and he did it in commendable style in an occasion that couldn't have been any better. He has become the first tennis player ever to have 15 majors under his belt. He has won it all - including the ever eluding Roland Garros (French open). Over the last years of his reign on tennis courts, I have been deucedly impressed by his sublime style and aeonian class. Always cool, always in control of his game and emotions - a true professional sportsman. He has excelled in all areas of this game; he has proved that he is the Master with the racket.
In Sunday's match, he did hit an incredible 50+ aces. Many may argue this may not be his best game considering he almost stepped on the brink of the defeat at least twice during the match. Nevertheless, to see this magician of tennis at his work on green grass itself is a treat for the eyes. His effective services, spinning back-hand, powerful fore-hand and those marvellous drop volleys - everything is so stylish, so composed. He has given tennis a new meaning, a new beauty and hundreds of thousands of fans across the globe like me.
Way to go Roger, keep running your dream run !!!
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