Cameron Anthony Park

Nadal thrashes defeats Federer: 6-1, 6-3, 6-0

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In what can only be described as the single most dominating performance in recent memory, Rafael Nadal secured his fourth straight French Open title by completely annihilating World Number One Roger Federer, allowing his opponent only a mere four games total in three sets.

Aside from a glimmer of hope early in the second set, Federer was never allowed to even join in the decidedly one sided conversation. What was even more impressive was just how dejected Nadal’s game made Federer feel from the very first game all the way through to championship point. It was as though Nadal was just playing some lowly ranked high school JV scrub. Only Federer is the world’s number one player.

Federer is still young. He plays a type of graceful game that will allow him to play well into his 30’s without injuries. I don’t know if the same can be said for the long term future of Nadal and his much more aggressive and wear and tear style of game. He’ll certainly be around for the next few years.

That brings us back to Federer and how he can cement his legacy even deeper than it is already. In order to secure no doubt about his legacy, he must win The French Open. Do most believe that he can do it? Certainly. But that was probably before they witnessed today’s final. Will Roger end up walking down the similar trail of Pete Sampras who just a short time back was considered “the greatest of all time… only if…”. Or maybe Federer will pull off an Andre Agassi and win the French at the next stage of his career. We Federer fans can only wait and hope.

“Ha ha, Rafa, good match. Yeah, why don’t you go sprint yourself into a brick wall there, pal?“

(I know Federer would never say that, but I’m pissed right now.)

Federer will be back at Roland Garros next year. Possibly back at the finals. Probably. Most likely facing Nadal for the fourth straight year. Definitely. But this may be the most stinging loss in Federer’s storied career to date. He was more focused and motivated than ever this year and he went into the finals with a definite game plan. Unfortunately for him, Nadal was having none of it.

Federer has 50 weeks to try again.

Okay, that was a great two weeks. I need to get back to being productive the next two weeks before The Championships at Wimbledon.

My prediction? Federer will win his sixth straight Wimbledon title… unless Nadal makes it to the final Sunday. Then all bets are off.

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Impending Sunday Final?

Moments ago Roger Federer defeated Chilean Fernando Gonzalez, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.

Despite a slow start Federer dropped the first set only to reawaken his inner pimp to treat Gonzalez like his name was “Waldo”.

Next up, Federer should meet up either France’s Gael Monfils or Spain’s David Ferrer.

Update: Gael Monfils just beat David Ferrer 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 setting up a semi-final with Federer this Friday. My guess is that this young talented French kid will be overcome by the situation and get racquet smacked by Federer’s game in straight sets.

On the other hand, Nadal may have cruised too easily en route to meeting Novak Djokovic. That’s the match to watch obviously because if Djokovic gets his ish together, he may shock Nadal.

This friggin game rocks!

It’s French Open semi finals weekend folks!

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“I celebrate each win with a nice, tall glass of Guiness Stout. Sometimes two.”
(Okay, Federer didn’t actually say that but how pimp would it be if he did?)

In just under two hours, World Number One Roger Federer made quick work of Croatian Mario Ancic in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Ancic was just another victim for Federer in the 2008 French Open (Roland Garros) third round.

Showing absolutely no signs of fatigue, pressure or stress, Federer has done what most have expected by reaching the second week of the only Grand Slam title tournament that has yet to grace his ever expansive trophy case.

Next up, Federer is expected to play Frenchman Julien Benneteau who himself had a pretty impressive four set victory over Swede Robin Soderling.

The Frenchman is expected to have more time for his other endeavors on Monday right after his impending loss to Federer.

“I celebrate each win by forcing my opponents to sniff my left pit.”
(Actually, I think Nadal did say this one.)

In the other half of the draw, despite the consecutive days of official play he’s had to endure, Rafael Nadal continues to steamroll through his rounds defeating Finnish player Jarkko Nieminen, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 in their third round match.

Nadal is expected to beat Spain native Fernando Verdasco next.

Verdasco looks forward to sharing a pint of disappointment with Benneteau very soon.

Sweet jeezy, this game rocks!

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