I don't play tennis myself but I love watching tennis. It's my second favourite sport to watch. So, I just witnessed on TV history being made, Roger Federer accumulating 15 Grand Slam titles, but the latest - Wimbledon 2009 - was won only after an incredible 16-14 score in the final set over Andy Roddick.
I should be feeling delighted cos I do like Federer and want him to achieve that record, but I felt a little sad for Andy Roddick. Unlike the former, this could be Roddick's last chance to win a Grand Slam title, while you just know Federer will keep going on.
When I first watching tennis, it was Pistol Pete for me, then came the likes of Andy Roddick, Marat Safin, before I started to appreciate the play of Roger Federer. I initially didn't like him a lot cos he kept beating all my favourite players, but I do give credit when it's due.
My dream final all along was Andy vs Roger. Andy Roddick that is, not Andy Murray. So when it came true, I was happy. Now I realised how difficult it is to watch a final where you don't want either player to lose.
Andy Roddick played really really well today. He had his chances, and I'm quite sad to see him distraught after the defeat. He has been in great form recently.
Tennis is a cruel game, someone has to lose. But I still love watching it all the same.
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Roger Federer is back at the World number ONE ranking... *thumbs up*
From the low of last year and back to the top again, and winning it in this way.. Federer is just fantastic!! =)
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