Roger Federer Clinched Record 15th Grand Slam in Wimbledon 2009

Wimbledon has experienced another classic men’s singles final tonight as Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick in a five-set thriller. The score line: 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3, 16-14- is enough to indicate the kind of competitiveness two competitors featured in the game. With this title, Federer has clinched his 15^th grand slam title, and thus, breaking Pete Sampras’ record 14 grand slam titles.

Roger Federer ended up losing last year’s classic Wimbledon final to Rafael Nadal, but this time, the Swiss great did not make any mistake. He held his nerve under huge pressure and produced some excellent moments that you would like to remember for the rest of your life. Well, Federer also had made bad mistakes which do not go with his class, but still you have to be full of praise for this Swiss.

Well, it would be unfair if I do not spend some words for Roddick. I would just use the words excellent and outstanding for the performance of the American star. From the very beginning of the game, Roddick looked pretty much confident and did not let Federer dominate the game. Especially, his forehand shots were so perfect in the game that I think he is the one of the best forehand players of these days.

Roddick took the first set 7-5, despite facing intense competition from Federer. The Swiss star took the next two sets by the same margin 7-6 in tie-breaker. Roddick then came back in the match winning the fourth set 6-3, the least competitive set in the match. A number of unforced errors cost Federer the set, and thus, leading the match to the thrilling fifth set.

It seems all the excitement and enjoyment were left for the fifth set. Both Roddick and Federer appeared with their sturdy look. At one point, it seemed the last set would go on forever, with both players failing to break the opponents. Federer once went very close to win the match when Roddick was serving, but the American bounced back showing his never-give-up mentality and held his service. Well, I would say that Federer could have won the final set some earlier, had he not made some awkward-looking unforced errors while Roddick was on serve.

Anyway, it was Roger Federer who took the final set 16-14 to win his 15^th grand slam title. The best part of Federer’s game was his excellent aces which earned him a number of points in the final set. Overall, Roger Federer once again showed that he deserves to be the greatest male tennis players of all time.

US Open 2007: Andy Roddick Gets into The Quarter Final

Andy Roddick has got into the quarter final stage of US Open 2007. In the fourth round match, Roddick defeated Czech Republican Tomas Berdych to ensure his quarter final in US Open 2007. Actually after winning the first set by 7-6, Roddick was playing well in the second set but Tomas Berdych had to take retire because of falling in injury. Roddick was ahead of 2-0 in the second set.

Andy Roddick is the fifth seed of US Open 2007. Roddick is now the only America remains active at this moment in Men’s singles. So, the home supporters will be happy to see him progress further in the competition. However, defending champion Roger Federer is the probable opponent of Andy Roddick in the quarter final. So, it will be very difficult for Roddick to survive against Federer.

ABC News reported:

"I haven't been tested much this tournament so far," said the fifth-seeded Roddick, who could face No. 1 Roger Federer next.

Roddick was leading 7-6 (6), 2-0 in the fourth round when Berdych quit, making him 0-9 against top-10 opponents at Grand Slam tournaments. Roddick got through the second round when Jose Acasuso stopped because of a bad knee while trailing two sets to one.

I think, Andy Roddick has the potential to win the US Open 2007 title. However, his upcoming quarter final match will be crucial for him. So, the Roddick fans can pray for him so that Roddick can pass through the quarter final match. Here, it is needed to mention that Andy Roddick has won his first and only grand slam title in 2003 US Open.

US Open 2007: Andy Roddick Gets into Fourth Round

Fifth seed Andy Roddick defeated Swedish Thomas Johansson in his third round match. Thus Andy Roddick has reached at the fourth round of the ongoing US Open 2007. Andy Roddick is one of the favorites in US Open 2007. Roddick won the match by 6-3, 6-2, 6-0. So, you can easily understand that this top seed American is now in good form. In the match, Roddick did not give any chance to his Swedish opponent.

New Day reported:
"My coach just told me to hit the ball," Roddick said of Jimmy Connors, in his day the working-man's hero of tennis. Roddick obliged, whaling away at whatever Johansson offered up, crushing 41 winners (with only 11 unforced errors) and 19 aces (without a double fault).

Andy Roddick won his only grand slam title in 2003 US Open. So, he will definitely try to win his second grand slam at his home soil. It is worthless to say that Andy Roddick had potential to win more grand slam tournaments in his career but unfortunately he could not live up to the expectation. Still, I think, Roddick has chance to bounce back and show his real talent to the world. Roddick fans are now waiting to see it in this tournament.

US Open 2007: Andy Roddick Reaches at Second Round

Andy Roddick is the top ranked American in the ongoing US Open 2007. So, undoubtedly, US Open 2007 is the biggest hope of the Americans. However, in the first round match, Roddick had to play against another American Justin Gimelstob who is going to retire from tennis this year.

The match was not so easy for the world no. 5 Andy Roddick. In the first set, Roddick had to win the set by tie breaker. However, in the next two sets Justin Gimelstob could not show any resistance against Andy Roddick. Roddick won the match by 7-6 (8-6), 6-3, 6-3. Andy Roddick is also a favorite to the title of US Open 2007.

Sports Network reported:
"It was a weird situation for me, kind of all day. Because, you know, I'm fond of Justin as a person, but at the same time this my most important event of the year," said Roddick. "So as much as I would have loved to have kind of joined in and banter and do the whole thing, at the same time I felt like I had a job to do and something to accomplish out there."

Andy Roddick’s recent performance is not so alluring. He played in the final of US Open 2006 where he lost to Roger Federer. Now, let us see if Andy Roddick can take a revenge of his defeat over Roger Federer in US Open 2007. To tell the truth, it would be hard for Roddick to take the revenge over Federer.