FEDERER BREEZES THROUGH

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Roger Federer breezed past his second round opponent at Wimbledon on Wednesday, taking just one hour and fourteen minutes to demolish Fabio Fognini. The Italian is not known for his grass court play, and struggled to get anything against Federer who showed the same fantastic form as in his first match against Albert Ramos two days before. The final score was 6-1 6-3 6-2, and Fognini never looked as though he expected the result to be otherwise. Despite playing the occasional great winner he failed to get into the match in any competitive sense, and had to admire the stunning display put on by the Swiss veteran.

The 6-time former champion was pleased with his own form, and was typically generous towards his opponent after the match. “I thought he tried hard,” said Federer. “On grass, it’s tough to get into the match when you are down. I was serving well. You’re not going to get many chances throughout a set against me when I’m serving like that. You have to be patient. On clay, if you play well you will get your chances. On grass, that is not automatically the case.” Only a few players have to class to sympathise with the defeated player and not seem arrogant but of course in Roger’s case there are 16 Grand Slam titles backing up his argument.

It was also Federer’s first appearance on Centre Court this year in London, and it was obvious that the world number 3 was happy to be back on the court that must seem like home to him after all his success there. “It was great to be back on Centre Court,” he said, “and a great feeling walking out with Prince Charles and Camilla in attendance. I’m serving well, forehand, backhand, concentration, it’s all going well.” Next up is Julien Benneteau, the world number 32 who will need to play the match of his life to challenge Federer who has looked imperious so far this championship.

Novak Ready for Wimbledon Defence

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Defending Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic, has insisted that he is heading into this year’s tournament full of confidence and form. The Serbian star got his grass-court campaign underway at the Boodles exhibition event, beating Andy Murray 6-4 6-4 in his first appearance since his defeat to Rafael Nadal in the final last month’s French Open.

The world number one will now head to the All England Club looking to replicate his stunning triumph from last year. Djokovic swept aside his rivals for much of 2011, claiming three of the four Grand Slams, and cementing his place at the top of the rankings.

While 2012 has not seen Djokovic able to dominate the game like he did last year, the Serb has already collected the Australian Open title, as well as reaching the final of the French Open. Continue reading →

Murray looking forward to French Open

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Japanese Tennis Professional Tatsuma Ito has promised to take the game to British number one Andy Murray in their French open first round clash in Paris. The twenty four year old Japanese player has made a impressive start to the year as he moved up the world ranks significantly moving into the top 100 players for the first time in his career and currently sits at his all time highest point of 68 as he comes into the French Open championship at Roland Garros.

His Tie against Murray is his first main draw match up and although many would see Murray as a Comfortable victory, the Scot may find his opponent difficult to break down as he adopts a free flowing attacking game. Murray admits that he is expecting a tough match and aims to fight fire with fire by operating an attacking and aggressive style of play in an attempt to dominate the game. Murray who has struggled on clay, admits that he knows very little of his opponent but has observed his attacking style and his flat hitting style and believes he has more than enough to overcome his Japanese opponent.

Murray is yet to advance beyond the quarter finals of any tournament played on clay this year, which the world number four believes is because he struggles with the pace of the court and movement, has been in hard training to improve his game on this surface and to eclipse last year’s performance where he was knocked out in the semi-finals against Rafa Nadal after Murray suffered a ankle injury in the previous round. Rumours of a ongoing back injury have surrounded the Scot who fiercely denies any issues and is hoping to prove his fitness with a comprehensive first round victory.

FOCUS ON FEDERER

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The Olympic Games has always interested sportsman from various sectors and avenues. They have always preferred making a chance to participate at the Olympics as they feel it will earn them a lot of brownie points and improve their ranking and status. Most of the tennis players are no exception to this rule and they feel that it is a sense of pride to have won a medal at the Olympics.

However, Roger Federer himself has actually thought of it and has realized that  winning the ATP events like that of the Indian Wells which he recently accomplished, can actually go on to improve his popularity among the tennis circuit. Earning fame from these events is equally strong as those of the Olympics. People need to realize the importance of their game play and no matter whichever avenue o tournament they participate in, the end result is always good if one can remain focused.

Roger Federer is a six times Wimbledon champion and hence to go about [proclaiming that the legacy of Federer is more crucial than that of a Wimbledon tournament is highly non-sensical and illogical. One avenue which Roger Federer needs to improve in is the fact that he has not yet scored a single gold at the singles event and this would actually help him improve his ratings and career ranking if he wins this achievement.

Trying to come to agreement to the terms that a single Olympic Event is enough to state that Roger Federer gains the best ever label is highly uncertain. A player’s worth is not decided by just a single huge event. It might help him to get a little higher for a while, but if there is no consistency in the performance all the fame dies down.