The Great Roger Federer wins Wimbledon

Anyone who stayed to watch the Wimbledon final should finally believe in destiny; the destiny of a tennis legend and an eternal champion.

I was glad that I have witnessed history being made as the final went into the longest Championship tie-break I could ever remember, a mind boggling 16-14. This record surpasses the nervy final between Roger and Rafa last year. It showed just how close the match was. Quite honestly, I didn't expect it to go that far between Andy Roddick and Roger.

All credit must go to Roddick for making the final an entertaining and nail-biting one for all Fed fans. Consistent on his service game and a confident and assured Roddick showed the world that he was more than just a one-dimensional player wih a big serve. He poured his heart and soul into a momentous occasion played in front of a crowd eager to see Roger make history; and he did so by playing to his strengths and keeping up with Roger's shot making.

Often known for closing out games effectively, Federer surprisingly did not close out the fourth set after going 2-1 up and went into a marathon tie-break, his second in as many Wimbledon finals. Perhaps the thought of being the greatest ever was overwhelming. Afterall, not many who played his sport had ever got a chance to feel and experience what he is going through.

As destiny will have it, Roddick just fell short at the last hurdle. Alas, he could not change the date or day when Roger was destined to be crowned the greatest champion ever, by winning his 15th Grandslam and a record sixth Wimbledon title. What more can the critics ever conjure up to deny Roger his throne above the legends of Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg or Pete Sampras who came to watch him play. None I presume after today.

A marvelous feat, well-exhibited by a fantastic display of tennis from both the finalists.

Wimbledon 2009 however, will forever be remembered by generations as the day Roger Federer made tennis and sports history.

Wimbledon Quarter Final Round-up: Fantastic Haas

I am very glad to know that there is still a place for the lost art of serve and volleying in modern tennis today.

Tommy Haas, my second favourite player after Roger Federer has made history for himself by beating Djokovic to reach the semi finals of Wimbledon. And while doing so, he taught Djokovic a lesson in the age old technique of serve and volleying. Impressive.

Haas is a great mover on the court and his experience showed. Djokovic had no answers to the pin point striking and the serve and volley movement of Haas. He didn't made it easy for himself either, missing way too many shots and commiting too many unforced errors to give the match away.

Either way, Haas will be facing the great Roger Federer who is on a steamroller mission to win his record breaking sixth Wimbledon while at the same time surpassing the great Pete Sampras's number of Grandslam victories to become the best ever. Intriguing match betwen two of my favourite exponents of the game.

Meanwhile, Britain's great hope Andy Murray is progressing well. His next wall is the huge serving Andy Roddick. If nerves played a part in Ferrero's loss to Murray, expect Roddick to show none of that. The seasoned campaigner's monster serves will be an interesting test for one of the best returners of the game in Murray. Whoever wins this one, will hold bargaining rights to challenge for the Grandslam which have eluded the both of them.

In the women's draw, world number one Safina is also facing some stiff competition in the Williams sisters. Interesting to see how this pans out as well.

Wimbledon never fails to entertain.