Engaging quarter finals at Wimbledon led to another article at MTF, full read here.
In contrast, Roger Federer seemed to have found the lost key to his original form and happiness as he claimed the elusive 'Coupe des Mousquetaires' for the first time, completing his career slam and leveling Sampras's record of most Grand Slam titles. It will not be an understatement to say that the guy is on top of the world and knows that he is there. In his recent media interviews, a casual eye might easily mistake his confidence and aplomb for arrogance. He is prepared for anything that might come in his way for a record 15th Slam victory. And, one should not under estimate his armory and ability to evolve. The guy who once detested the drop shots as a last resort in panic, overhauled his tactics and used them breath takingly during his course at French Open to thwart the likes of Mathieu, Haas, Del Potro and Soderling. We are talking about a guy who has kept himself injury free and fit for more than 5 years, and has consistently delivered near flawless performances at the Slams. The only man to strip him of his invulnerability is the Majorcan and the Swiss is making the best of defending champion's absence at Wimbledon.
The ladies semi finals were a cruel contrast of each other. After a high adrenaline dose of a record 2:50 hrs long Serena vs Dementieva, the match between Safina and Venus whizzed past the audience before they had a chance to realize what happened. Dementieva, perhaps, pulling the most determined and spirited performance of her career astounded everyone. Let me put up the description in Bodo's words since no one can write tennis better than him-
This was a match of high quality, and most of us are going to click and drag it right from the mental inbox into the Great Matches folder. It was also, at 2:50, the longest Wimbledon women's semifinal on record. The final score was 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6, and 'Lena was in it all the way. Later, she said, It's not about serve or forehand and backhand, it's about, you know, winning spirit. And she (Serena) has a great fighting spirit. "
And we are up for Venus vs Serena and that's the most lethal combination we could hope for the finals anyways.
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