Tag: Pete Sampras

Why He’s The Best? Roger Federer Knows How To Win. Period.

With his 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 win over Novak Djokovic Sunday, Roger Federer won his fourth consecutive U.S. Open championship — a men’s tennis Open Era record. The championship also ties him with Roy Emerson for second place on the all-time list of men’s career Grand Slam titles (12), leaving behind Bjorn Borg and Rod Laver (both with 11), and trailing only Pistol Pete Sampras who has a ridiculous 14. … Continue reading…Why He’s The Best? Roger Federer Knows How To Win. Period.

The Dying Popularity Of Grass And Its Wimbledon Champion

Wimbledon, the historic tournament at the All England Club, is already upon us and in full swing. The world’s favorite player and the one player whom everyone wants to see win one last time withdrew from the tournament a week ago – Andre Agassi is still recovering from the back pains that caused him to lose in the first round of last month’s French Open. This is the second year in a row that Agassi has withdrawn from Wimbledon. … Continue reading…The Dying Popularity Of Grass And Its Wimbledon Champion