Career Grandslam Champion Roger Federer

Roger completes his resume winning FO beating Soldering in straight sets 6-1, 7-6, 6-4. It was a clinical performance, with total dominance on all fronts (serve, ground strokers on both ends & excellent touches). He must be a very relieved man.

stanley.. treat kudunga :P

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Indha azhumoonji roger payal treat kodutha odane naan thanthudurein :P.

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Originally Posted by mgb

stanley.. treat kudunga :P

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AF,

Avar azhudhadhu ungalukku pidikkalaiya :P

Roger congrats :D

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Originally Posted by ajithfederer

Roger Federer has equalled Ivan Lendl's record of 19 grandslam Finals.

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quite an amazing record. :clap:

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Originally Posted by ajithfederer

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Federer deserves to be called the greatest, says Agassi
Reuters, Saturday June 6 2009

By Pritha Sarkar

PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) - Roger Federer will undoubtedly become the greatest tennis player to have graced the sport if he wins the French Open, Andre Agassi said on Saturday.
Agassi, one of only five men to have achieved the career grand slam, said he expected Federer to join the select club by beating Sweden's Robin Soderling in the Roland Garros final on Sunday.
"It ends the discussion of where he fits in the history of the game," the American said during a visit to Roland Garros with his wife Steffi Graf.
"If it wasn't for (four-times champion Rafael) Nadal, he probably would have won a handful of these things. So nobody would underestimate where he deserves to fit in this game.
"This is going to mean so much to him, to have that hole filled. It's something he's going to earn tomorrow and I think it will change his life."
If Federer completes the feat, he will join Don Budge, Fred Perry, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver and Agassi as the men who have won all four majors. It will also give Federer a record-equalling 14th grand slam crown, putting him level with Pete Sampras.
Agassi said winning the Musketeers' Cup in 1999 defined his life, even though he won seven other major trophies during his career.
"It changed my career and as result my life," he said. "It's probably the most profound moment in my career, getting over obstacles and doubts I had coming to win here," said Agassi, who was beaten in two finals before he completed his collection.
"Tomorrow there's a chance to see history and I think Roger being the second best clay courter over the last five years, earning a spot in the final four different times, deserves this more than I did.
"It would be privilege for the game to see history being made and in some ways it feels like destiny for him and it's going to be pretty exciting.
"He's extraordinarily talented and talk about grace on court, watching him play is something special to see and if he does it tomorrow, he'll know what an accomplishment it was."
(Editing by Clare Fallon; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)

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Federer :clap: :thumbsup:

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For the love of the game: Federer far from done
Monday, June 8, 2009 |

PARIS -- Roger Federer won his first French Open but his record-tying 14th singles Grand Slam title, thereby completing his career Grand Slam. He was asked soon afterward if he would be happy if forced to retire tomorrow. He replied:



"Yes, I would because I feel like I've put everything out there, you know. I fought for this moment and stayed positive and calm when things maybe weren't going so well, even though they were still going great.



So, yeah, I would. I always said it doesn't matter when I retire, I'll be at peace. I can walk away from this game tomorrow, but I don't choose to because I love this game too much."



That love, any of Federer's legions of fans will tell you, is perfectly expressed in a game that is as lethal as it is tender; as versatile as it is dedicated to the singular purpose of winning matches. Federer probably convinced most critics that he's the greatest tennis player of the Open era -- if not of all time.



For one very small portion of the demographic, this is just terrible news. For in the recent past, especially the period between the end of January and the final of the Madrid event three weeks ago, it looked like all the potential records and distinctions so close to his fingertips were putting Federer under enormous pressure. His opponents walked onto the court feeling that they might have a chance at taking down a once daunting obstacle.



Federer was like an NFL running back, dragging more tacklers than he seemed able to shake. But Sunday's win -- and really, a good deal of the dynamic was created by Rafael Nadal's loss in the fourth round here -- may be a powerful game-changer.



At just 27, Federer has a solid three or four good years left and he doesn't need to be in a hurry about anything. Only one piece of low-hanging fruit still wants plucking, and that's the outright singles title record.



When Wimbledon begins in a couple of weeks, Federer will undoubtedly still be walking on air. For the rest of his career on the tour, Federer will be playing with house money, and he's just too conscientious and disciplined a pro to get so careless that his game goes downhill. If anything, he'll be free to swing from the heels, focusing on his love of the game.



And that love is both genuine and profound. As he said in portion of his winner's news conference at Roland Garros:



"I always said it doesn't matter when I retire, I'll be at peace. I can walk away from this game tomorrow, but I don't choose to because I love this game too much. It hasn't appeared in my mind once yet that I want to retire. Tennis is not forever; I know that. But I'll try to definitely enjoy it as long as I can. "



That's not just a statement of loyalty; it's also an unintended but very real threat that every one of his erstwhile rivals ought to take seriously.

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Roger Federer to get hometown naming venue honor

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Roger Federer's birthplace will rename its international tennis venue for its most famous sporting son.

Basel sports director Peter Howald said on Monday that St. Jakobshalle will be called Roger Federer Arena following a planned renovation.

Howald said the city had discussed ways of honoring the new French Open champion, who completed a career Grand Slam and tied Pete Sampras' record of 14 major singles titles with his victory Sunday at Roland Garros.

Federer is a three-time defending champion of the Swiss Indoors tournament at St. Jakobshalle. He is scheduled to defend his title Nov. 2-8.

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