Federer Shows Passion

For all the non-fans of tennis, Nadal beat Federer in a great Australian Open Final this last Sunday. You can read the All Sports Fans article on the topic.

But this post is about the Passion that these players play with. A little history. Federer & Nadal are the top 2 players of the world and until last year, Federer was so far ahead of the rest of the players in terms of talent that tennis actually got boring. That is when Nadal found his form and became his No.1 nemesis.

Clay courts have been an un-friendly surface for Federer and getting beaten at the French Open was not that big a deal as losing at Wimbledon later last year. That has been his prized possession and by beating Federer, Nadal tore away an integral part of Federer. That is where the rivalry really picked heat and Nadal has come out good of most match-ups.

That is where this last Sunday's Final held so much weight. Federer looked like back to his best self and I was actually counting on him to gain back his reign at the top and when Nadal beat him in another match that went for 5 sets, Federer couldn't handle it. Look at the following post-match ceremony.



I have never seen Federer cry and he has been so good that the losers haven't really expected to win and hence no tears. But its when such rivalries come in where he was so close and yet so far. Nadal has proven time and again how to stay fit and play long matches while maintaining composure and ensuring top attitude right till the match has been won. Federer and Nadal are passionate tennis players and that's what was brought out in the above video.

Where Federer couldn't handle his emotions when somebody shouted from the Audience "We still love you Federer!!!", Nadal started with his now famous comment, "I am sorry I beat you."

Two great champions and I have the privilege of being in this era and watching some great tennis.



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