Another Epic Wimbledon Final.
Federer made it through despite everything Roddick could throw at him. It was another of those finals where you can't help but feel that Federer's magic had deserted him. Two mini-breaks down in the second set tie-breaker and already a set down... he was almost down and out for the count. Like last year, he somehow managed to claw his way back.
The amazing thing with tennis is you can be one point away from winning having smashed your opponent and still lose and vice versa. The big points count.
Federer had a few chances to break Roddick's serve but just couldn't do it. Eventually they just slugged it out and slugged it out, until eventually it seems Roddick's only hope was getting his serve in. His body gave up first. Fair enough for someone who had had to really fight his way through a lot more tennis to get to the final.
There were a few magic shots from Federer... but in the end I think his guts got him this one.
Roddick must be pretty broken... he left absolutely everything out on the court and had a number of really close chances that he just couldn't finish off.
These Epic encounters are pretty inspirational. I sit there with my stomach in absolute knots and I am not even playing. To be able to perform and remain calm for the pressure points takes something amazing.
Woods. Federer. Armstrong.
The world needs heroes.
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