If there is royalty in the sport of Tennis, I suspect that Roger Federer would be the Emperor undoubtedly. He has a presence about him and is the most popular of champions. The way he went about winning his 16th Grand Slam was almost unassuming and to the point of disdain for his opponent. But that would be far from truth. He is just such a great all round player and his supreme confidence in his ability to use his devine skills with the raquet that he comes across as someone who is almost arrogant on the court.
He played on the patience of the young Pup barking at his feet wanting nudge him over and on the G points, hit the lines unerringly. Never was he fazed about loosing his game and was comfortable in breaking back without much fuss.
If he continues to play this way for another 12 months, he could well be into 20 Grand Slams and over and let us not forget that all of them would be in singles - Unlike Evert or Navaratilova who have over 20 inclusive of doubles.
Over the last 3 decades we have seen some great champions - Ice man Bjorn Borg, Genius of McEnroe, Relentness of Sampras, Mercurial Agassi, with the greats like Lendl, Edberg, Wilander, Becker and others.. But none of them come close to Roger in terms of being human on court and warm as a sportsperson. And a diplomat to the core.. with the greatest of sportsmanship.
May your reign continue till you are ready to move on with other interests.
Living Life in today's society.....
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