So Federer won French in the absence of Rafa (having been beaten in the QF by Soderling) and finally winning the elusive trophy that completed all four slams. But this wasn't a testament of how great he is. What cemented his claim was winning the 2009 Wimbledon Open giving him 15 majors in his career (still in the absence of Rafa due to injury). This made me think bitterly, had Rafa been his opponent in the Finals, would he have won French? Would he have surpassed Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slams by winning Wimbledon? I don't think so, with Nadal leading their head-to-head matches 13-7.
But then again, Nadal wasn't there. Federer won French. Then he reclaimed Wimbledon the following month. Maybe he is the greatest man to play tennis after all. I give it up to Andy for taking the match to a 5-setter just like last year with Nadal. Guess it really wasn't for him.
“Sorry, Pete,” Roddick said. “I tried to hold him off.”
This was his message for Pete when he was handed the microphone during the awards ceremony. If it was Andy who had held Federer off from getting his 15th grand slam, I'm pretty sure he'll be getting that in one of the slams that follow. Roger is only 27, he'll surely be counting more slams in his career.
Hats off to you Roger! And for Rafa, c'mon, break Federer's record! haha
Roger Federer's Grand Slam wins:
2003 - Wimbledon
2004 - Australian, Wimbledon, US
2005 - Wimbledon, US
2006 - Australian, Wimbledon, US
2007 - Australian, Wimbledon, US
2008 - US
2009 - French, Wimbledon
PS: Sana may magregalo sakin nung jacket ni Federer during the awards ceremony! hehe
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