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Roger Federer has reaffirmed his Tennis supremacy by winning the 2010 Men's Singles Final against the 4th seed, Andy Murray, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (13-11).
The Swiss superstar showed the Englishman why he has been named as this era's greatest tennis player using a wide variety of techniques that kept the Brit guessing and physically exhausted. Roger's experience during critical moments proved far too great for Andy as he struggled with every rally during the entire match.
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The first set showed Murray's determination to end the UK's 74-year long drought for a Grand Slam title with a superb performance all over the court. Unfortunately, Federer's choice of angles, combined with flawless foot work, earned him the first set at 6-3.
During the second set, Roger managed to break Andy's service game (3-1) giving the Swiss an early lead. But Andy's improving 1st serves (from 42% during the 1st set to 58% during the 2nd) gave him enough bearing to maintain a close match. Sadly, Fed's deep and decisive shots, along with his superb service, gave him the 2nd set, 6-4.
Throughout the 3rd set, both players showed why they deserve to be in the finals. Every Murray service was matched with Federer return that left the audience in awe. "C'mon Murray you can do it, c'mon" cried most of the fans as the UK's number 1 tennis player became another individual forcing the 28-year old Federer into a close and tricky tiebreak.
Andy Murray showed signs of fatigue as the thrilling tiebreak commenced while Roger Federer kept his head cool. Although Murray was putting pressure on his opponent's returns, he was unable to transform a number of key shots into well-deserved points that could have extended the match to a 4th set. So, after a theatrical 2-hour and 41-minute match, Roger Federer made history, again, by winning his 16th career Grand Slam Title at Melbourne.
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"I can cry like Roger - it's a shame I can't play like him. I'd like to congratulate Roger, his achievements in tennis are incredible. To keep doing it year after year is pretty special. He was much better than me tonight so well done to him for that." uttered the emotional Murray as he received his runner's up plate.
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Roger replied: "Andy, well done for your incredible tournament. You're too good a player not to win a Grand Slam so don't worry about it. I'm over the moon winning this again. I played some of the best tennis again of my life these last two weeks."
Again, congratulations to Roger Federer for this momentous triumph. See you in Paris! I can't wait!
Coffee, anyone?
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