Federer's favorite surface: Grass

A LITTLE ABOUT ROGER FEDERER

Born August 8, 1981, Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player, ranked World No. 1 for a record 237 consecutive weeks. Federer has won a record breaking fifteen Grand Slam singles titles (three Australian Open, six Wimbledon, five US Open, and one French Open). Federer holds many records in the game, including having appeared in ten consecutive Grand Slam men's singles finals (2005 Wimbledon Championships through the 2007 US Open) and 22 consecutive Grand Slam singles semifinals (2004 Wimbledon - present). He also holds the open era records for consecutive wins on both grass courts (65) and hard courts (56). He is one of six male players to have accomplished the career Grand Slam. Federer won the men's doubles gold medal for Switzerland in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, partnering with compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka. He has a storied rivalry with Rafael Nadal.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

FEDERER WINS U.S OPEN!!!


Federer defeated Britain's Andy Murray in a Monday U.S Open final 6-2, 7-5, 6-2. Federer finally ended all the speculation of his decline and showed the media that he wasn't giving up just yet by defeating Murray in flawless straight sets. Federer is the first tennis player in history to have won 5 consecutive Wimbledon and U.S Open titles. Federer now chases Pete Sampras's record of 14 grand slam titles.

Monday, September 8, 2008

U.S OPEN FINALS!!!


Federer defeats Novak Djokovic 6-3, 5-7 , 7-5, 6-2 in the semi-finals to go onto his 5th consecutive U.S Open final. The champion played a flawless first set reminescent of the "old federer." He will face Andy Murray in the final on Monday.