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Tennis hits another high with Roger 18 and counting


Tonight, for the umpteenth time, Roger Federer made us fall in love with him again. Rafa made us admire him even more. Tennis which is already one of the most famous individual sport in the world would surely have drawn much more fan following after the 3 hrs 36 min long display of tremendous shot making ,tenacity ,struggle and grit of the 2 individuals who the sporting world regards 2 of the best the game has ever seen.

For the guy he is , the player he is, Roger Federer's speech was not surprising. It had all the elements of his game, his character. The humility and the grace he has so well embodied in his career was an integral part of his acceptance speech in Melbourne. Perhaps , the greatest admiration that he could reserve for his fellow finalist Rafa  came out at the grand stage. A match he would he have accepted as draw if there he was one...Has there been ever 2 players who get the best out of each other yet stay fierce friends off the court? Roger's speech had everything a tennis fan could ask for. His admiration for Rafa like millions of fans found voice and poise in the maestro himself. Those words came out from his heart and resonated the world over. His grace on the court and his silky smooth style of play is quite reminiscent of another great Sachin from a different sport;and his speech too drew parallels with Sachin's farewell speech. Enough to moisten our eyes.

Perhaps, the slightest of hints at his retirement when he so readily accepts that it is difficult for him to make it to the AO again , he still leaves us with the wish of Rafa continuing. In an individual sport, it is definitely one of the rarest moments when the winner is so fond of the runner up and makes a desperate call for Rafa to keep playing the game because the game needs him for a long time to come (another hint at leaving the game).

Be as it may, Federer is the greatest tennis player to grace the court on and off it. His heartfelt speech this time around was enough to take him to a pedestal which is still off reach of many players active on the circuit..
For the grit, the passion and relentless spirit you bring to the game, Rafa; you have a fan for life.
For the grace , the humility and the calmness you bring to this game , Roger; as a fan, I totally admire you .

P.S. Rafa and Roger's name will always be taken in same breath .


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