Wimbledon 2010 Championship: Day 3 Schedule

Day 2 also faced lots of top seed packing their bags back to home, which include Fernando Verdasco(8), considering James Blake(110) not as top seed but still he is very good player in history. Nicolas Almagro(19), Juan Carlos Ferrero(14). Some very competitive player lost in first round itself.

Round 2 begins in the first half, centre court will have Michael Llodra(46) v Andy Roddick(5). Liodra who won against Jesse Witten(170) in 4 set. Roddick had a cake walk against Rajeev Ram. Another match between Taylor Dent(96) v Novak Djokovic(3). Novak who struggled against Christophe Rochus in his first round.

Court 1, will have top seeded Roger Federer(2) v Llija Bozaljac(153). Federer was on the verge of loosing in the first round but escaped, will see how will he gonna take things in his second round match. Another match worth watching is Evgeny Korolev(77) v Lleyton Hewitt(26).

Court 2, will host Gael Monfils(20) v Karol Beck(86) and Tomas Berdych(12) v Benjamin Becker(48) will see a very good match.

In Court 12 we can see Nikolay Davydenko(7) taking on Daniel Brands(100). In Court 14 top seeded Jurgen Melzer(14) v Viktor Troicki(40). Court 17:Florian Mayer(59) v Mardy Fish(70).

Wimbledon 2010 Champions: Day 2 Round Up(Mens)

There was no drama for Rafael Nadal(1) against Kei Nishikori(204) at the centre court on tuesday blissfull first round 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.

Rafael Nadal mentioned “It was a very special moment coming back to the nicest centre court in the world and it was lovely being back in my favourite tournament,” said a delighted Nadal afterwards.

Robin Soderling(6) didnt had any problem defeating Robby Ginepri(69), showed his confidence of defeating both Federer and Nadal at French Open. Final score was 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in the name of Soderling.

Court 1 witness, British No.1 Andy Murray(4) v Jan Hajek(80), of which Murray won comfortably with score of 7-5, 6-1, 6-2. Murray said "It obviously helps coming here. It's a great place to play and I've had good results here the last few years,". Another match was Robert Kendrick(162) v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga(10) of which Tsonga had to struggle abit with 7-6(2), 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-4, first 2 set was won on tie-break and losing the next set and only 1 break in the final set. Tsonga was doubtful for Wimbledon 2010 because of the hip injury while in the fourth-round match at the French Open.

Court 2 match Nicolas Kiefer(184) v David Ferrer(9), Ferrer won in a straight set 6-4, 6-2, 6-3, an easy victory. The major upset in the court 2 was match Juan Carlos Ferrero(14) v Xavier Malisse(75), Ferrero broke in the opening game surrendered the last five games 6-2, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-1. This is the first time Ferrero have lost his first match at All England Club.

Court 5, saw a upset of Robin Haase(151) v James Blake(110), After losing in first round Blake mentioned that his plagued by tendinitis in his right knee and he might even reassess his tennis career after the U.S. Open. Marcos Baghdatis(24) v Lukas Lacko(73), was upset of the top seed Baghdatis crumbles against Lacko gave up in four set 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Court 8, Mikhail Youzhny(13) v Dudi Sela(60) of which Dudi made him run for his money, but later Youzhny won in four sets, 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6.

Court 12, Fabio Fognini(83) sends Fernando Verdasco(8) home with a 7-6(9), 6-2, 6-7(6), 6-4 victory. "I broke my big toenail and it did hurt like hell, I was almost crying," said Verdasco.

Nicolas Almagro(19) v Andreas Seppi(68) match on court 19 also witnessed a very good match between them of which Seppi won 7-6(4), 7-6(7), 6-2.

Wimbledon 2010 Championship: Day 2 Schedule

After a dramatic win of 2 top seeded player Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic at the centre court. Today you can witness World No.1 Rafael Nadal(1) v Kei Nishikori(204) in action, the winner in 2008 Wimbledon and due to knee injury was unable to defend his title in year 2009. Before Nadal takes on centre stage Women's champion Serena Williams(1) v Michelle Larcher De Brito(148). Other Centre court match will be between Robin Soderling(6) v Robby Ginepri(69). Soderling upsetted Rafael Nadal in 2009 French Open and later this year troubled Roger Federer to defend his title at the French Open.

Court 1: Robert Kendrick(162) v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga(10) and later British No.1 Andy Murray(4) taking on Jan Hajek(80).

Court 2: Some very interesting match have been scheduled here. Ladies 1st round Akgul Amanmuradova(93) v Svetlana Kuznetsova(19), Anastasia Pivovarova(127) v Maria Sharapova (16). Mens 1st round match Nicolas Kiefer(184) v David Ferrer (9), Juan Carlos Ferrero(14) v Xavier Malisse(75).

Court 5: Robin Haase(151) v James Blake(110), Marcos Baghdatis(24) v Lukas Lacko(73).

Court 6: Gilles Simon(26) v Guillermo Alcaide(235).

Court 8: Mikhail Youzhny(13) v Dudi Sela(60).

Court 19: Nicolas Almagro(19) v Andreas Seppi(68).

Above mentioned are some of the big matches to watch out for today

Wimbledon 2010 Champions: Day 1 Round Up(Mens)

"NEVER BACK DOWN" this was the sentence which was going on Roger Federer(2) mind. Never expected Roger had to struggle so much in the first round, he was almost in losing to Alejandro Falla(65). Later in the final set he showed what six-time Wimbledon champion is made of. I thought this would be the biggest top seed upset but the way he pulled out the thing was just awesome by 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (1), 6-0.

Federer was 199-28 with a record 16 titles in Grand Slam action and reached the final at 18 of the past 20 major tournaments, after win against Falla it made 200 win in Grandslam Federer will remember his entire life about this victory. Falla mentioned "Well I was thinking that i have a big opportunity to beat Federer here. Was a big chance. And I just doubted a little bit in that moment, in the first two points. And then he played good points."

Other match which was stressed out at the center court was match between Novak Djokovic(3) v Christophe Rochus(66), eventually he won 4-6, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, because he is a person with lots of ambition with almost 3hrs 51 mins. If the round 1 competition is more interesting, just imagine coming matches think it will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Last year finalist Andy Roddick(5) didn't had any problem winning over Rajeev Ram 6-3 6-2 6-2. Court 1 also witnessed another good match against Kevin Anderson(94) v Nikolay Davydenko(7) which was also a 5 set where in Nikolay had to battle to pass over Anderson 3-6, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3), 7-5, 9-7.

After losing the first set Hewitt came back strong showed some confidence of defeating Federer in Halle. Maximo Gonzalez(188) lost to Lleyton Hewitt(26) score was 5-7 6-0 6-2 6-2. Gael Monfils(20) beat Leonardo Mayer(52) 6-1 7-6(9) 6-2.

Biggest upset was on court 12 and 8. Marin Cilic(12) was brought down by Florian Mayer(59) in straight set 6-2 6-4 7-6(1). Ivan Ljubicic(15) became the second big causality at Wimbledon Championship, was defeated by Michal Przysiezny(93) 7-5 7-6(5) 6-3.

Wimbledon 2010 Championship Preview

This is the 124th Wimbledon Championship will be held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom starting from 21st July 2010 till July 4th 2010.

Center Court match at 1.pm against Roger Federer(2) v Alejandro Falla(65). Not necessary to give much of info on Roger mentioning he is the 2009 champion that these. But like to info on the comment made on his Rank 2 position. That he doesn't have any extra pressure this year even thou he is the 2009 champion don't know what made him to say these. But he can regain his number 1 rank if he wins Wimbledon 2010.

Roger also added "I'm happy with the way I'm playing. It was unfortunate not coming through in Halle, but I think my level of play is fine. The loss in Halle doesn't worry me in any way. So, I'm excited about Wimbledon."

The other matches to watch out in center court are Novak Djokovic(3) v Christophe Rochus(66) . Laura Robson(234) v Jelena Jankovic(3).

Court 1 will have Kevin Anderson(94) v Nikolay Davydenko(7), Rajeev Ram(92) v Andy Roddick(5) , Rossana de los Ríos(91) v Venus Williams(2).

Court 2: Kim Clijsters(8) v Maria Elena Camerin(121), Maximo Gonzalez(188) v Lleyton Hewitt(26).

You can witness other BIG matches on Court 8: Ivan Ljubicic(15) v Michal Przysiezny(93). Court 5: Gael Monfils(20) v Leonardo Mayer(52) Court 12: Marin Cilic(12) v Florian Mayer(59), Tomas Berdych(13) v Andrey Golubev(79), and Justine Henin(16) v Anastasija Sevastova(57). Court 18: Julia Goerges(72) v Marion Bartoli(13).

ATP Tour Finals 2009: Day 4 Report

Robin Solderling proved himself that his win was not just by luck, by defeating Novak Djokovic in his second match here in ATP Tour Finals at London. He hasn’t lost single set and tops the chart in group B.


Swede prevailed 7-6(7-5), 6-1 victory against a near-exhausted Novak Djokovic, the world No3. There is no question Soderling has a big game, his wide, sweeping forehands are awesome blows and he hits the ball as hard as anyone.

"I won two matches in straight sets against the world number two and three. I couldn't have asked for anything more," said Soderling.


Djokovic came into the tournament as the favorite to win the tournament and in-form player after a run of 17 wins in 18 matches, but after edging out Nikolay Davydenko in his opening Group B match, the Serb complained of tiredness - and he looked sluggish throughout against Soderling.

Nadal’s season ends in losing to Davydenko, and knocked out of the ATP Tour Finals tournament. Having lost his opening match against Sweden's Robin Soderling in straight sets, he was beaten again last night, 6-1, 7-6 by the Russian Nikolay Davydenko. It is a far cry from the start of the year, which he entered as world No1.


"I didn't arrive to this tournament with the full confidence that you need to win these matches. And in the moments that I had to play well, I didn't play well. I made mistakes.

Davydenko, however, will seek to emulate last year's performance in reaching the final, where he lost to Djokovic when the tournament was held in Shanghai.


"It was an important tie-break," Davydenko said. "Tie-break for me, it's really important. I concentrated 100 percent. I tried to win. Almost every tie-break in last few months I have won. Again, I realize my tie-break today and I won."

ATP Tour Finals 2009: Day 3 Report

First match was between my favo Fernando Verdasco, he suffered a last minute defeat at the hands of Juan Del Porto. It was first meeting against each other. They were neck-and-neck throughout most of the match, until Verdasco suffered an defeat during the final tie-break, with Del Potro winning the set by 7-1.


The game lasted 2 hour 20 min and had audience over edge of the seat. Verdasco started edgily in front of an expectant crowd of more than 15,000, and trailing 2-1 in the first set, the Spaniard mis-hit the simplest of forehands. His winners was 34 to 24 but his unforced error costed him dear 38-27 against Del Potro.

"Of course I was nervous, because I knew if I lost, I would probably be going home," Del Potro later admitted.


"The win was important for my confidence, and now I hope to play my best tennis against Roger," said Del Potro.

Fed Express came through 3-6 6-3 6-1 against Murray at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, a reminder of the gap Scotland's finest must bridge if he is to unseat the world No.1 next year. Murray's serve, which had been so dominant early on, faltered as Federer broke three times to wrap up the win.



Murray said: "I served terribly and that was the main difference in the match. "You can't serve at 40% against Roger because you give him so many opportunities to dictate play, but that's what I did.


Federer said: "I played a great match and him as well. I'm glad it lived up to the expectation. "Andy was playing well and I couldn't get a proper read on his first serve. "He's also one of the best returners in the game and when you're behind against the top guys it's not easy. "But it's a huge improvement and gives me confidence."

ATP Tour Finals 2009: Day 2 Report

World No.9 Robin Solderling Stuns World No.2 Rafael Nadal ‘YET AGAIN’ 6-4,6-4 in his debut at ATP Tour Finals on Monday. This is second win in a row against Spaniard after five month victory at the French Open.

But it is unbelievable, when Rafa took over World No.1 rank from Roger last year, and made Roger cry in Australian Open for his sixth grand slam, it seemed like a man who will changed the pinnacle of men’s tennis.


"It's always fun to play against a good player. I always enjoy playing against the top guys. Nadal is for sure one of them," the Swede told reporters.

"I don't believe in revenge," said 23-year-old Nadal, who has not won a title since May. "I went on court, tried my best. I didn't think for one second about the Roland Garros match.


"It's completely different conditions and the moment is completely different, too. So it didn't affect anything. But I am working really hard to come back at my best level. I think I'm not far away from my best level."

Defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame Nikolay Davydenko and registered 11 matches triumph in a row including back-to-back titles. Novak came through 3-6, 6-4,7-5 in Monday's evening session as the two remaining players began their campaigns in the ATP Tour finals tournament.


"I haven't felt great on the court today - I'm definitely not the fittest guy on the tour right now," Djokovic said. "He was the better player in the first two sets. I was lucky to get through and win this. I was fighting for every service game and in the end I'm happy with the performance."


Davydenko is not easily quelled, though it takes an enormous amount of self-confidence and no small degree of striking the lines by his opponent when the situation demands it.


Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Nikolay Davydenko of Russia take off their shirts after the men's singles first round match and exchanged.

ATP Tour Finals 2009: Day 1 Report

British number one Andy Murray wins end of year event against US Open Champion Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. He doesn't feel under pressure to deliver a home triumph in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.


Murray has won six ATP titles in a year, still haven’t won any GrandSlam. Who has compiled a 65-10 match record, is looking for his second title on home soil after ending a 71-year wait for a homegrown winner at the AEGON Championships in June.

Murray was able to transition well from defence to attack and took his opportunities to carve out an early 5-0 lead in the first set.

"When I got close to winning at the end of the match, the atmosphere was excellent," said Murray of the capacity crowd on centre court at The O2. "That's going a make a big difference going into the next couple of matches."


“Against Andy, always the match is very tough,” explained del Potro. “We play three sets in every tournament, every match. Today was a little strange, but he played great tennis in the third set.

Four-time Barclays ATP World Tour Finals champion Roger Federer survived a scare on Sunday evening against Spain’s Fernando Verdasco before prevailing 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the second Group A match at The O2 arena in London.


He had arrived in London on the back of successive defeats in the final of the Basle Open, his home event, by Novak Djokovic, and then in his opening match of the Paris Masters, defeated by Julien Benneteau of France.

Verdasco, like his compatriot Rafael Nadal a left-hander, has had an excellent year, reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open and qualifying for this elite eight-man field for the first time.


Verdasco will take on Del Potro with both men knowing a win is vital if they are to maintain a realistic challenge.

Sampras Won Exhibition Match at Macau

Pete Sampras won in three sets against Andre Agassi Sunday as the two married American tennis sport's greatest rivalries.

The 3-6, 6-3, 10-8 in an exhibition match held at the Venetian Macao Hotel. This was the first time the two had played since Sampras won in the 2002 U.S. Open final for his then-record 14th Grand Slam.


Agassi won the first set in 27 minutes with a single break in the fourth game, but Sampras responded with a much-improved performance in the second to prevail in 21 minutes to send the match to a decider with also a single break in the third game.

Sampras led their head-to-head series 20-14, including 4-1 in Grand Slam finals. Sampras said: "Andre just hits the ball so cleanly even after being retired for three years. The pace of his shots is just very heavy. "Today he was serving great, I think he even out-aced me. It was a pleasure playing him, he is a great player with a great return of serve.

Justine Henin Confirms Her Comeback

Former world No.1 Justine Henin has confirmed she will make her competitive tennis comeback at the Brisbane International in January.


"After a 15-months absence I am pleased to begin my second tennis career at the Brisbane International," Henin said in a statement.

"It will be great to get back to playing competitive tennis again and with the strong field, the same court surface and a similar climate to Melbourne, it will be the perfect preparation leading into the Australian Open."

7 grand slam winner, Henin joins a stellar field at the tournament with US Open champion and fellow comeback star Kim Clijsters also coming, along with former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic and Australia's Jelena Dokic.

Henin was the world No.1 for 117 non-consecutive weeks and has won more than $US19 million ($A20.43 million) in prize money.

Henin will be given one of four women's wildcards into Brisbane as she has no current WTA ranking. She announced her immediate retirement from professional tennis on May 14 last year when she was the current World No.1. On retiring, Henin requested that the WTA remove her name from the rankings immediately.

Shanghai ATP1000 Master 2009 - Finals

Russian sixth seeded Nikolay Davydenko display superb aggressive tactics to beat World Number Two Rafael Nadal and win the Shanghai Masters 1000 event. It was a bit close match, the Russian still emerged a winner in straight sets 7-6 (7-3) 6-3.


"I cannot believe it. I'm enjoying this. Beating (Novak) Djokovic (in the semi-final) and Nadal is something amazing.I'll enjoy this week and I don't want to think about what's going to happen tomorrow or in the next tournament."

"I was so tired at the beginning in the first set. At 4-4 I was thinking I have no chance to win," said Davydenko.

Spaniard Nadal, whose season has been disrupted by knee and abdominal injuries, struggled from the beginning and despite being involved in some stunning rallies was constantly second best.


"Today is a loss but it is a positive loss," he said. "I expect to be here for a long time and play without problems for a few more years. I just can say I am going to work hard to be at my best as soon as possible and I am not seeing myself very far off that." said Spaniard.

US Open 2009: Opening Ceremony

2009 US Open Ceremony was held at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Many Celebrities were present in the opening night celebration. Andre Agassi eight time Grand Slam Champion, Mia Hamm Soccer superstar, NBA Champion David Robinson and former NFL star Doug Flutie were sports legends in the ceremony.
USTA Chairman of the Board and President Lucy Garvin, host of the event was Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ‘Good Morning, America." Not to forget, Rob Thomas singing “America the Beautiful," and the O’Jays, performing “Love Train.”


Even more celebrities like, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, American model Christie Brinkley, Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza, WNBA stars Janel McCarville, Michelle Fletcher, Leilani Mitchell,Ashley Battle, Erin Thorn and Stephanie White.

Roger & Mirka - Twin Girls Pictures

They are so adorable...... Thanks Roger:) Warm Wishes to You & Your Family..

As said in Facebook by Roger "As promised, here is a family picture that my dad took. He thinks he's becoming a professional photographer. It was very funny as both girls had the hiccups while we were trying to take a decent picture. The girls and mom are doing great. Thanks for all your warm wishes".

Pete Sampras says “he could have beaten Roger Federer”

The 14-time Grand Slam champion says Federer doesn't see true serve-and-volley players and he doesn't think anyone could beat him on grass in his prime.

"I think one thing Roger doesn't see on grass is a true serve-and-volleyer, someone that's willing to come in and put pressure on him, make him pass, return," Sampras said during a recent conference call. "With these big serves, I don't think anyone really scares him. I think my game would make Roger a little more uncomfortable. I would come in on both serves, put pressure on his backhand, and go from there.

"Do I think I could have beaten Roger in my prime? Sure. I don't think anyone could beat me in my prime on grass. I felt unbeatable in the mid-'90s. But he'd be a tough guy to break, especially when he's hitting 50 aces like he did at Wimbledon. It would have been a great matchup."

Roger & Mirka Blessed With Twin Girls

Roger Federer has become a father after his wife Mirka gave birth to twin girls on Thursday.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Federer said: "I have some exciting news to share with you. Late last night, in Switzerland, Mirka and I became proud parents of twin girls".

"We named them Myla Rose and Charlene Riva and they are both healthy and along with their mother they are doing great.

"This is the best day of our lives."

Basel (home town) Honours Roger Federer (Ehrespalebaerglemer)

World No. 1 Roger Federer has been named 'Ehrespalebaerglemer', an award given to outstanding citizens of Basel. A small crowd of 200-300 fans, friends & family members attended the ceremony on 17/07/2009. The plaque sits alongside those honouring other local heroes in the historic city centre of Basel.

“It's a nice honour for me to receive the plaque and I will walk past it, I am sure, just a few more times,” said Federer. “It's going to be a proud moment, maybe also to show my kids in the future.”

Federer made history as he won a record breaking 15th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, an epic victory over Andy Roddick.

Fighting back: Rafael Nadal Aiming to Return

Rafael Nadal, who started training on monday in Majorca, after being sidelines with tendinitis in both his knees for nearly two months.

Rafael Nadal told media in Majorca "Even if I return at 100 per cent, you have to be realistic, the rest of the season is going to be difficult because after stopping for one month, almost two, you lose the rhythm of the competition."



He lost his French Open and Wimbledon titles, as well as his world No 1 spot also added "I have still one advantage over Roger Federer in that I am only 23 years old."

Nadal says he might play at the Montreal Masters, where he is the defending champion, which gets underway on Aug 8.

Wimbledon 2009: Roger Federer – What Legends Say?

Roger Federer won his 15th grand slam by defeating Andy Roddick in the Men's Singles final at Wimbledon, reaction from the sporting world of Legends.

Rod Laver: "Roger's got too many shots, too much talent in one body. It's hardly fair that one person can do all this - his backhands, his forehands, volleys, serving, his court position... the way he moves around the court, you feel like he's barely touching the ground, and that's the sign of a great champion."

Pete Sampras: "I'm a fan of how he plays, what he's about... he's a class guy on and off the court. He's fun to watch. Just his athletic ability, what he's able to do on the run. I think he can and will break every tennis record out there."

Bjorn Borg: "He simply does not have any more weaknesses left in him. It is such a pleasure to see him play. To me, Roger Federer is the right model for anyone aspiring to be a tennis player. It is such a pleasure to just watch him play. His shot-making has got better and I doubt there is any shot he cannot make in any part of the court."

Jimmy Connors: "In the modern game, you're a clay-court specialist, a grass-court specialist or a hard-court specialist... or you're Roger Federer."

John McEnroe: "He's the most gifted player that I've ever seen in my life. I've seen a lot of people play. I've seen the Rod Lavers, I played against some of the great players - the Sampras, Becker, Connors, Borg, you name it. This guy could be the greatest of all time. That, to me, says it all."

Mats Wilander: "I'd like to be in his shoes for one day to know what it feels like to play that way."

Tim Henman: "I don't think there's anyone that hits the ball like that. Sure, if you take Roddick's serve and Andre Agassi's returns and my volleys and Lleyton Hewitt's speed and tenacity, then you've probably got a good chance against Federer."

Tiger Woods: "What he's done in tennis, I think, is far greater than what I've done in golf."

Tracy Austin: "I've never enjoyed watching someone playing tennis as much as Federer. I'm just in awesome. Pete Sampras was wonderful but he relied so much on his serve, whereas Roger has it all, he's just so graceful, elegant and fluid - a symphony in tennis whites. Roger can produce tennis shots that should be declared illegal."

Serena Williams: "Roger is obviously a pinnacle athlete across all sports and he just does a great job. He's so graceful out there. I love watching him play. I learn so much from him."

Andy Roddick: "It's almost impossible. That's one of the most impressive stats that we'll see in tennis." (Federer's 21 consecutive grand slam semi-finals).

Wimbledon 2009:Finals(Men's)

Roger Federer has been crowned Wimbledon champion for the sixth time after an epic victory over Andy Roddick on Sunday. The day when Andy Roddick’s serve was broken just the once, in the 77th game of a 77-game Wimbledon men’s final. That one break of Roddick’s was all that Roger Federer needed to take the fifth set 16-14, to become the first man to win 15 grand slams, and to regain the world No 1 ranking.


Federer’s 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14 victory meant that, the greatest number of games ever played in a men's final. After his victory in a five-set battle that lasted four hours and 16 minutes, the debate was reignited over whether the 27-year old is now beyond doubt the best tennis player of all time.

The All England Club will lament having witnessed a men's singles final so commendable that the fans wound up chanting the name of the man who did not win: "Roddick! Roddick! Roddick!" they roared.


When Roddick came out to serve at 14-15, it was the 11th time that he had got up off his chair to serve to stay in the match. Roddick had won his previous 37 service games. A forehand error from Roddick’s racket brought up match point for Federer. Another forehand mistake from Roddick, and the match was over.


Federer’s reaction to victory was to leap into the air. Roddick’s reaction, after an embrace with Federer at the net, was to fling his racket on to the grass, and to then sit down on his changeover chair, and to put his head in his hands as he waited for the prize-giving ceremony.


"Roddick, I think, is going to be so difficult to beat again," Federer said, proving he's outrageously talented and occasionally prescient.

"Sorry, Pete," Roddick would say moments later toward Pete Sampras in the front row of the Royal Box. "I tried to hold him off.". "I lost," Roddick summarized inaccurately.The first question to a brooding Roddick went: "Did you just lose to the world's greatest tennis player ever?" Roddick, in a word: "Yes."


"You know, he was having trouble picking up my serve today for the first time ever," Roddick said. "He just stayed the course. You know, you didn't even get a sense that he was even really frustrated by it.

Longest game

Set

14-16 Roger Federer v Andy Roddick, 2009
13-11 Jaroslav Drobny v Ken Rosewall, 1954; Ashley Cooper v Neale Fraser, 1958

Most games

77 Roger Federer v Andy Roddick, 2009
62 Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer, 2008

Time

4hrs 48mins Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal 2008
4hrs 16mins Roger Federer v Andy Roddick, 2009; Jimmy Connors v John McEnroe 1982

The longest ever Wimbledon match...

Pancho Gonzales’s first-round encounter with Charlie Pasarell in 1969 was so long it prompted the introduction of the tie-break. After 5hrs 12mins and 112 games, Gonzales won 22-24, 1-6, 16-14, 6-3, 11-9.