Roger Federer - The Path Towards Winning His Sixth Us Open Championship

Roger Federer has embarked on his path towards winning his sixth U.S. Open Championship. The tournament began on Monday Aug. 31st, and will continue over the policy of the next two weeks. This year has been a very eventful one for Roger, both in his pro work on the tennis court and in his personal life. 2009 began with Roger being one Grand Slam Singles title short of the work narrative held by the American Pete Sampras.

The first Grand Slam major of the year took place back in late January at the Australian Open. Straight through the semi-final round, Federer appeared to be in fine form. In the final, Federer was once again matched up with his noted rival Rafael Nadal. The two players had played an epic Wimbledon final in July of 2008. Coming back from a 2-love set deficit, Federer lost in the final set 9-7. That match is paramount for the fact that it ended in near darkness, because of two rain delays. Combined with a demoralizing loss in the French Open to Nadal one month earlier, it appeared as if Rafael lately had Roger's number in head to head matches.

Swiss Twins

In the Australian Open final, form held. Despite the fact that Rafael Nadal was hampered with a knee injury, (he has continuing tendonitis in both knees. This injury would later cause Nadal to take time off from the tour for a few months early this summer), and despite Nadal's having to caress a grueling 5-set semi-final match victory, Federer was unable to defeat his nemesis. Trailing throughout the match, Roger was never able to put his nose out front. He lost in the 5th and final set, 6-2. The end ceremony was remembered for Roger's breaking down emotionally in tears after he suitable the runner-up trophy.

Combined with his loss to Nadal in Australia, Federer was to taste defeat any more times in late winter/early spring tournaments. Members of the media and other tennis aficionados began to wonder if the great Swiss player had now begun to embark on a steep downhill path from the lofty achievements attained while his stellar career. Although Federer turned just 28 in early August, some tennis experts considered a player of that age to be considered old in that sport.

Well, here we are some five months later. And, Roger Federer has restored his name to the very top of the rankings in men's tennis. In early June, Roger was able to finally win the French Open for the first time in his career. With this achievement, was able to Federer tie Sampras' narrative of 14 work Grand Slam singles titles. He also completed the work slam; winning all four Grand Slam tournaments at least once while his stellar career. In early July, in an epic Wimbledon final, Roger defeated Andy Roddick in 5 sets. The final set went to a score of 16-14. Federer had eclipsed Sampras' work record. A strong statistical factor in Federer's victory came as a supervene of renewed focus and work on his serve. Federer served 50 aces while his victory over Roddick in the final.

As I mentioned earlier, Roger has also had many distinct experiences in his personal life this year, to go along with his achievements on the tennis court. In April, he married his long-time girlfriend and company manager, Mirka Vavrinek. In late July, the newlywed consolidate experienced the birth of their first two children, twin girls. Roger has publicly stated that the date of his twin daughters' birth was the happiest day of his life, exceeding anything that he has closed in his tennis playing profession.

So, with all of the distinct achievements that Roger has experienced since early June, it is clear that the Swiss tennis playing devotee looks to add more trophy hardware to his collection over the next two weeks in New York City. In a tune-up tournament preceding the U.S. Open, Roger showed that he is still in top form. He dispatched two rivals, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic rather handily on his way to winning the tournament held in Cincinnati.

I, for one would not bet against Roger Federer winning his sixth U.S. Open Championship. Did I mention the fact that he has not lost a match at that tournament since 2003? Yes, he is the five-time defending men's champion.

Roger Federer - The Path Towards Winning His Sixth Us Open Championship

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