Roger Federer capture lucky 13 Grand SlamNEW YORK (AP)—No matter what anyone else said or thought, Roger Federer knew he was still capable of elite tennis.
Knew he was still capable of winning Grand Slam titles.
Knew he was still Roger Federer.
Back at his best, back at the top of tennis, Federer easily beat Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 Monday to win his fifth consecutive U.S. Open championship and 13th major title overall.
Federer is the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the tournament that many times in a row. He also moved within one major championship of tying Pete Sampras’ career record of 14.
“One thing’s for sure,” Federer said in an on-court interview. “I’m not going to stop at 13. That would be terrible.”
I woke this morning about 6am to catch the match live telecast and it didn't dissapoint me. One lesson that i learned from the great Federer is that never give up after much slump for this year, no major titles until today, no Master series titles this year and lost his no1 ranking that he hold for 4 1/2 year, winning doubles gold medal at Olympics in Beijing instead of Singles gold medals, and received tonnes of criticsim from media around the world that he is old and no longer able to win major titles anymore especially with rising star Rafael Nadal and Noval Djokovic come fast and furious.
When we are in a "slump", keep our mouth shut, seek more advice and make it happen for ourselves. Never stop, and never give up. Always believe in yourself even nobody believe again in you.
Salute Federer.
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