Pete Sampras has said that he could have beaten current world no. 1 Roger Federer in his prime. The former world no. 1 feels that Federer, who surpassed Sampras’ 14 grand slam title to become the highest grand slam singles winner in male tennis, does not pose any threat on grass with his big serve.
Pete Sampras believes that he could have put huge pressure on Federer thanks to his serve and volley game. However, the American tennis great admits that Federer could have been very hard to break, considering his ability to clinch aces.
Former world number one tennis player Rafael Nadal is facing doubt about his presence in the ATP world tour. This veteran player is now suffering from knee injury since the French Open. Due to his injury, he could not attend in the Wimbledon 2009. However, second seeded player Roger Federer got his 15th Grand Slam titles in this tournament. It is thought that his absence allowed Federer to get the victory and made a world record in this venue. Nadal had to go under surgery. Now, he is waiting to come back and recover as early as possible. Now, fans of this super star are expecting to see him as soon as possible. He played his last match in 31st May against Robin Soderling of Sweden in the fourth round of f Roland Garros tournament.
Roger Federer is the world best tennis player. We have seen him caught media attention for his best achievement. Now, this time Swiss star has become the main media attention for his twins’ baby. Roger Federer and his wife Mirka have just had twins baby and this thing has made double joy for this couple. Federer informed in his personal website that the twin girls were born last night in Switzerland. I hope that he will be inspired to do much better in tennis court for his twins’ baby. You will get much information in his website. If you want you can visit the link which is given in below-
Tennis fans will be fear of thinking about who can stop the Swiss star Roger Federer in the upcoming US Open which will start from August this year. I know your answer should be Rafael Nadal. Yes, he is obviously a good player. He stopped Federer five times. So, we can expect such kind of performance from him. But it should not be an easy task for this top-seeded player. Roger Federer has made a world record of 15-Grand Slam title in Wimbledon tournament. He got his maiden title in French Open. No doubt, he has become a big threat for men’s tennis game. In the final round of Wimbledon, Andy Roddick tried his best to get win but failed against Federer. Some tennis legends Pete Sampras, Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg came to watch this movie.
Some of you can say that the absence of Rafael Nadal made his path clear to reach the destination. So, we can say that Nadal’s return in the tennis court is necessary.
Swiss professional tennis star Roger Federer has made a new record in Wimbledon 2009 tournament. After beating Andy Roddick in the final round of Wimbledon, he has become the most successful tennis player of all time. He has got his 15th Grand Slam in grass-court and surpassed former tennis great Pete Sampras record. He had beaten Andy Roddick 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14. It was an amazing match. It was played in five sets. You should know that it was another lengthy game. That is why, Federer had to wait for tie break round. No doubt, Roddick played well and had chance to clinch the trophy. However, a lot of former tennis greats were present in this game and they did not think that no one could beat Federer. With this win, he has got back his prime form. He is now in the world No.1 rank. Federer is just 27-year-old player. So, his fans will eagerly wait to see how long he can proceed in his career.
Elder sister Venus Williams accepted his defeat to her younger sister Serena Williams in the final round of Wimble 2009 tournament. You should know that Serena was the most favorite contestant to win the trophy in the betting odds. At the end we can see that this prediction came true. She defeated Venus by 7-6, 6-2. It was her 11th Grand Slam titles. Venus had chance to win his third consecutive and 6th Grand Slam titles in grass-court. First round was closely contested game but Serena did not give her sister any chance to make strong come back. However, fans could enjoy an all Williams sisters’ final match. Serena Williams shows that she is the queen of tennis. Related Article: Telegraph.co.uk
Tennis fans can see a final match of 2009 Wimbledon Tennis between two Williams sisters. So, it is sure that any of the Williams sisters will be champion of this tournament. I am sure they will give an exciting game to the fans. Games between Williams sisters is always something special to the fans. It seems that Serena is much stronger than her elder sister Venus. Serena is looking for her first Wimbledon title since 2003 while Venus is looking for third consecutive victory in Wimble. She is also looking to make a new record of holding 6th Grand Slam title and will try to touch Billie Jean King’s record. However, fans around the world are eagerly eyeing to see if Serena can stop her elder sister or not. Who do you think can win the title: Serena or Venus Williams? Related Article: SPORTS ODDS
Wimbledon 2009 is going to see another All Williams final in the women’s singles event as both Venus and Serena Williams reached the final following their respective wins in the semi final. Serena Williams fourth seed Elena Dementieva in a close three-set semi final 6-7, 7-5, 8-6, while Venus outperformed top ranked Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-0 showing a total domination in the game.
The rivalry between the two sisters have already scripted in the tennis history. Serena and Venus met each other on 20 occasions in professional circuit with both sisters winning 10 matches each. They have already played 7 grand slam finals against each other with Serena winning 5 times. Among the four grand slam tournaments, only Wimbledon saw four All-Williams final so far. So, this is going to be the fifth time, Serena and Venus will face each other in the Wimbledon final with both winning twice each.
Venus Williams, the reigning champions of the tournament, defeated her younger sister Serena in a two-set final in Wimbledon 2008. So, Serena would like to take a sweet revenge this time against her elder sister. Whoever wins, there is nothing to worry for Williams family because Wimbledon 2009 women’s singles title is going to add to the family’s memorabilia.
