Truly the Greatest? Yeah, He Is.

This marks the third time that I’ve written this article, or something like it. This marks the second time that I’ve given this article the relatively same title. But this is the first time that I’ve changed my stance on the topic of this article. I used to believe that Roger Federer could not be the greatest Tennis player of all-time right now, because he couldn’t beat Rafael Nadal on clay. Well you know what? I was wrong. And when I’m wrong, I’m usually really wrong. Let’s break this thing down.

Federer is currently 25 years old and is already tied for third in all-time grand slams (11). Sunday, he won his fifth straight Wimbledon title, a feat only accomplished by the great Bjorn Borg (who watched Feds yesterday with a seemingly disgruntled look on his face). Picture this, by the time the 2008 US Open rolls around, Federer could potentially take away Pete Sampras’ historic mark of 14, and he would only be 27 years old! Sampras won his last title at the age of 31. That’s four more years and 16 grand slams for Roger to claim. And you can be sure that he is going to play past his thirty first birthday. He’s just in too good of physical shape not to. Just for the record, guess who else has never won at Roland Garros? Petey Sampras, who is widely regarded as the best that ever lived. And honestly, I really feel that before it’s all said and done, Federer will steal one title in France away from Nadal. All he needs is one, for the critics to get off of his back. Well, I’m already off, way off, and I’m not looking to get back on any time soon.