Finally , after waiting for so many years , after being defeated three years in a row in the finals , everytime by his no.1 nemesis , Rafael Nadal . Everyone said that its his end , its the end of an illustrious career . They said that he won’t be able to complete his career Grand Slam . French Open will remain his most coveted dreams , just like Pete Sampras .

Its like a fairy tale  . It was a tryst with the destiny for the Swiss Symphony . This was precisely the moment when the title of “the very best” was once and for all ,  stamped over his name . The most coveted Roland Garros is in the bag now , and so is the magical figure of 14 . Record books , which are already flooding with his name everywhere , have got one more of them to boast about .

World no.1 no. 2 Roger Federer ( I am so habituated to referring to him as no.1 ) has finally conquered at clay . Against all the odds , he did achieved what he strived for so many years . A perfect climax would have been Federer defeating Nadal . But neverthless , he defeat Soderling 10th time in a row …. 6-1 7-6(1) 6-4 in straight sets to win his 14th singles title, matching the record set by Pete Sampras.

“It’s maybe my greatest victory, or certainly the one that removes the most pressure off my shoulders,” Federer said after his Sunday victory, which capped his fourth bid at a Grand Slam in Paris. “Now the question is: Am I the greatest of all time? We don’t know, but I definitely have many things going for me because I’ve finally won all four Grand Slams, and I’m particularly happy reaching Pete’s 14.”

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One of the biggest agony in the majestic career of Pete Sampras was his inability to complete the Grand Slam , his inability to conquer Roland Garros . Similar has been the situation with Roger Federer till now . How agonizing it would be to reach the finals three years in a row and still not finding success in grabbing the trophy .

Semifinals in 2005 and Finals in 2006,07 and 08 . He suffered defeat in all four occasions at the hands of his biggest rival , Rafael Nadal . Rafae , undoubtedly , has been his biggest hurdle . Not to be this time . Rafael Nadal has suffered a major upset in pre-quarters and is out of the tournament , giving Federer his best oppurtunity till date to complete his Grand Slam . If he can’t win this time , he probably won’t ever .

Wishing Federer all the best . May the champion get past his biggest nightmare this time around .

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-U.S. Open :2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
-Australian Open :2004, 2006, 2007
-Wimbledon :2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
-Roland Garros :Finals 2006, 2007, 2008
-Tournaments Won : 57 singles, 8 doubles

It was during Wimbledon 2003 . 7 times champion Pete Sampras against the new sensation Roger Federer . The match was a classic 5 setter and in the end , Federer saw the better of Pete and took away the match . Since then I have supported Fedex in every game of his . He has been the perfect athlete , the king of tennis , world no. 1 for continous 237 weeks , 13 grand slams under his belt and last but not the least , my role model .

A loss of Indian team in a cricket team doesn’t disappoint me so much as  one of the Federer’s defeat in a tennis match . Arguably the best player ever to have stepped upon the grass court . His fantastic range of shots , the powerful serve , masterful forehand and not to forget his one handed graceful backhand , makes him a delight to watch in a tennis match .

I am a die hard fan of the Swiss Symphony and just can’t bear his defeat . When he cried after his defeat at the Australian Open this year , I could not help switching off the TV . He would have been at par with Sampras’ recored had he conquered Rafae in the final . But it was not to be . Once again , he lost to the Spaniard in a 5 setter in another grand slam Final . Rafael Nadal has been his nightmare . He has replaced the king from the top but that by no means suggests that he is better than Federer . Dhoni may be no. 1 in rankings but he is no match for Sachin . Same goes in the case of Roger and Rafael .

The signs are obvious that Federer era is almost over . This Roland Garros might be his last chance to complete his dream of a perfect slam . He might win it , or he might end his career without it (like Sampras ) . But undoubtedly he has been a great champion and whatever people may suggest , I have found him very humble and polite by nature . A perfect gentleman and a perfect sportsman . Wishing him best of luck for his shot at French Open and his 14th grand slam crown .Good luck King !!!

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