This year inspite of some heavy down pours which tested patience of certain player.They could able to squeeze in all the matches and get both Men and Women finals on schedule to deliver a good showcase for the tennis audience all over the world.
After a great run and some astonishing tennis for 2 weeks, only 2 players get to ahead to play the grand finale, the championship match for an head-on collision to decide the taker of the grand title. This year first seed Roger Federer faced his upcoming rival second seed Rafel Nadal once again 4th time in last 13 months in the grand slams.
The stage is set for a grand finale for these 2 world class players to deliver great tennis at this finisher. Its going to be a match marked in history whoever wins. If Nadal wins the title, he will be 2nd to win French and Wimbledon in the same year. If Federer takes the cup, it will his 5th continuous Wimbledon equaling the record of Bjon borg(1976-1980).
Federer beat Gasquet in his semi's straight setter to reserve his place in the finals. Nadal who had a restless 7 days run moving forward and Djoknovic injury in the semifinal match got him the ticket to play in the final one. Federer was on a role winning every match comfortably with his powerful backend and precise serve's. On the other hand, Nadal took every match to an extend on his own style winning his opponent with hard work and commitment.
Two best tennis players on the earth, met in this center court for the Grand Finale once again for a decider, just like last year.
Two best tennis players on the earth, met in this center court for the Grand Finale once again for a decider, just like last year.
First set was a tight as usual both players retaining their game. It went to tie-breaker and federer who has a champion edge took away from Nadal. Nadal came back with great vigor and got the second set for 6-4 equaling the set. Third set, a set which again shows the tough competition with twister went on to another tie breaker. Federer took his advantage winning again and taking a set lead 2-1.
This match really got to into its great moments during the 4set when Nadal came back with force and fierce ameliorating his level to take 4-0 lead in the set. Federer who was never pushed in to this situation before felt the pressure and wasn't happy with the camera decisions at times. He made lot of unforced errors and got finicky on his short by visualizing the fact the match is going on the 5 setter. Nadal really got the game in his grip and held the upper hand at this stage with aggressive returns and phenomenal play. He won the set from Federer 6-2.
Fifth set, the deciding set of the match. It went on tight 2-2 for 4 sets. Suddenly Federer did some errors to gave a slight chance to Nadal with a 2 break points. But Nadal didn't materialize properly and federer got back his game to lead 3-2. Next game Federer seems to win the points over the Nadal serves. He got his first break point since the 3rd set and the second only in this match. Federer took that break point by backend winners and put 4-2 lead by breaking Nadal.
Next set he won it ease with some great serve's to retain the lead 5-2. Nadal served on the last game to stop Federer. But federer played some great winners to force Nadal to deuce. On the 2nd deuce of the 6th game federer broke Nadal and captured his 5th title to kiss his cup.The match lasted for apx. 3:45 mins to bring out yet another memorable match by thriving rivalry between Federer and Nadal. Its the 3rd longest mens single finals in Wimbledon history and thrilling climax after 2001 mens singles.
Earlier this saturday, Venus williams one of the energtic william sisters made to the finals inspite of being the 23rd seed to fight for her 4th wimbledon title against French young emerging tennis player Bartoli. It was straight setter match.
Venus thrashed Bartoli with her well diversified game plan with good returns and serves. Bartoli who was inspired by Pierce Brosnan presence sent the No1. seed Henin to home in the semi finals. She didn't have enough weapons to stop Venus. She did play great tennis and has enough time left to come back next year for yet another try for the title. This is the first year wimbledon is matched the price money for womens with mens singles champions. Wimbledon as ever, undoubtedly entertained tennis fans all over world with some great tennis embracing tradition and creating history every year.
