Last week I got the chance to watch the mind blowing Men's Singles final at Wimbledon. Rafael Nadal deserved to win the title. I had initially expected it to be over in straight sets especially the way Rafa was making Fedex fly all over the court. But then Fedex being Fedex clawed back into the game. The scores spell out the events - 6-4 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(8) 9-7. (You can see the scores of the finals of Gentlemen's Singles since 1877. Click here)
Federer never looked in control of the game though there were frequent glimpses of his master strokes. I think his first serves let him down on a crucial day. But Federer has class and his game and mannerisms remind me of Stefan Edberg in his hey days. His outfits, conduct on court and his back hand are simply awesome.
But this year seems like it belongs to Spain. The Euro Cup win was also a thriller. Lets see if they have some surprises for us in Beijing.
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