Federer Wows Wimbledon But Needs To Practice His Personality

by Emma Thomson
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Wimbledon climaxed to a epic end last night. A 5-set thriller of blood (well not really) sweat (lots of it) and tears (yes - Roddick was gutted) saw Roger Federer overtake Sampras' previous record claiming his 15th Grand Slam victory.

What a match, what a result and what a record to acheive for the Swiss who started his trophy-wining streak at the tender age of 16 - winning the Wimbledon Junior title. After his amazing 4 hours 16 minute display of pure tennis talent you could even forgive Federer in his shocking choice of attire for the final.

Not traditional Wimbledon wear but perhaps appropriate for the battle about to commence, Federer marched on to centre court in a white military style jacket similar to a soldier preparing to defend his homeland.

And Wimbledon is certainly where Roger looks and feels at home, yesterday he showed he had the passion, the power to win, and ultimately the praise from all who cheered him on inside SW19, outside on Henman Hill (which must be re-named!!) and through their TV screens on BBC 1.

As thrilling as it was, watching this final must also have served as a reminder to all those Murray maniacs that it will be a long time before a British player lifts that golden cup - it showed 2 players who are in a different league to Murray who, after improving so much mentally and physically in the last year still has a (Murray) mountain to climb.

One thing he does equal with Federer though is his profound lack of personality. Sure, both players scream and shout throughout matches but, when interviewed having won or lost, no player gives much, if anything away. 'Miserable Murray' - as he's commonly known sounds suicidal in every interview he gives and Federer, especially on Sunday sounded as if he was reading off a script from the 9 o'clock news!

You would think you'd get to see at least a glimmer of emotion from someone who has just won their 15th Wimbledon title, overtaken the legend Pete Sampras and will become a Daddy in the next few months.

The only interesting statement came from Federer's post match victory top which had the message, " There is no finish line, far from done. " Indicating worryingly for other players that the champion is not finished yet.

You could see more emotion from poor Roddick who, too exhausted to shed a tear simply stared into space as if trying to work out how he had lost that 16 game, final set thriller.

An entertaining final, fabulous finish but emotionless anti-climax - viewers should have switched over to the Antiques Roadshow after Roddick smashed his final forehand up to the moon. But perhaps Federer was letting his clothes do the talking for him.

Bring on next year...

Article submitted Monday, July 06, 2009 & read 2536 times.

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» left by John Smith from UK (2 years 315 days ago.)

Do you not know anything about tennis? Murray is in no way in a different league to Roddick and Federer. Maybe you should check his record against these 2 players..
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» left by Emma Thomson from Manchester (2 years 315 days ago.)

Are you telling me that Murray would have lasted 5 sets against Federer the way that he was playing yesterday? Roddick out-served and out-classed Murray in the semis - he still has a lot of work to do before he can seriously compete against Federer. You can't tell me that Federer and Murray are on the same level - statistics will just defy you!

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» left by Leah Gag Cartoonist⁽⁵⁷³⁾ (2 years 286 days ago.)

Welcome to icepop Emma, your article has rec'd amazing viewings, keep up the good work! Leah
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