Sunday, September 12, 2004

Federer Finesse

I didn't see the finals of the US open but just saw the scoreline this morning.

I was totally mesmerised with the scoreline that i read. I mean like it makes me feel , "Is there any competition or is he is best across all eras ? ". Now Hewitt didn't came in the finals with a lot of struggle, in fact he didn't loose a single set but he was pulped down like a champion does in a first round match with a rookie.

Well, apart from matching Matts Willander's record what Roger Federer has done is , make the connossieurs of the game sit back and take note that perhaps, an all time great has arrived.And that to so early in his career, i mean he is just about 23 now.

But then if comparison is inevitable one must say that Agassi was very near or better at times against Sampras which certainly is not the case with Hewitt/Roddick as against Federer. Also in the quarters Agassi very nearly inched Federer out.

So i must say it's time for others to try and catch up with Roger, else he might end up with more than 14 of Sampras. In any case ..... we have a great player to watch for another 7-8 years with a great amount of class and touch....

1 comment:

ankydoodle said...

I don't think Federer will be a match to Sampras as far as killer instinct is considered, but looking at the game Federer seems way ahead...he's so natural.