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.
Rivalry Continues at Australian Open Final
Roger Federer faced an emotional defeat Sunday in the Australian Open final against his biggest rival, Rafael Nadal. There was a lot on the line for Federer who was chasing a record fourteenth major title equaling Pete Sampras. After five sets Nadal proved to be the victor in a well played 5th set. Federer broke into tears as he received the runner up tray from his idol, Rod Laver. Both Federer and Nadal were extremely gracious to one another. Federer insisted that Nadal was the deserving victor, "You deserved it. You played a fantastic final," and Nadal consoled Federer on the loss, "Roger, sorry for today, remember, you're a great champion, you're one of the best in history. You're going to improve on the 14 of Sampras." Federer played an incredible tournament and we look forward to the rest of the season.
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