What A Difference A Year Makes For Federer
After Rafael Nadal outlasted him in five sets in the Australian Open final last year, people began writing eulogies on Federer’s era of dominance. But with Nadal’s continued physical ailments derailing him, the rumors of Federer’s demise have proven to be more than a bit premature. Yahoo!’s Chris Chase sets the stage:
Meanwhile, Greg Couch of Fanhouse wonders just how long the Fed Express can keep going:
Read Article >Roger Federer Dispatches Andy Murray To Win Australian Open, 16th Slam
Roger Federer, the first-ranked player in the men’s tennis world, has put away his 16th career Grand Slam title. Federer defeated Andy Murray in the Australian Open final, 6-3 6-4 7-6 (11). Our tennis blog, Daily Forehand, correctly predicted Federer’s win over Murray, albeit in four sets rather than three.
From the Australian Open website:
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