Another Grand slam finished with Federer not finishing it on a high note. This time it’s truly disappointing, not that Federer lost but the way he lost. Five setters are his big strength and loosing with 40-15 score lead is an awful way of loosing. I feel no one can handle five setters as good as Roger (lets leave out Rafa ). Nole for sure doesn't have patience, concentration and stamina to pull off a five setter. The finals against Rafa proved this yet again. The cut a long story short Roger was not in his true self whatever may be the reason. At least this is not what is expected from the six time finalists at the flushing meadows.
I was dejected, disappointed and embarrassed looking at Roger match statistics; a bread stick and 66 UF errors. Every grand slam brings a new hope. New hope of Federer resurrection. This time was no different but only to be disappointed again .Hopefully a New Year with new determination can make Roger increase his grand slam tally and I truly wish it to happen. .
On the other note congratulations to Rafa for joining the elite group. It’s no more going to be Pete-Agassi comparison. It gonna be Roger-Rafa. While it quite debatable, right now roger with his 16 majors is clearly a winner. Rafa has come a long way and showed he is here to stay. He has improved his game and showed how tough it is to get pass through him. Hopefully he will be injury free and hope to see great Roger-Rafa matches in future.
Fred Perry, Don Budge, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafal Nadal. That pretty much summarizes. Career Grand Slammers.
