So Roger Federer did come good on Sunday's French Open final against Robin Soderling. Who had ever thought of him winning the Roland Garros championship just before the tournament started barely two weeks ago? Yes, he won. No kidding this time -- albeit the absence of his long time nemesis Rafael Nadal in the final did make the process easier for him by beating Robin Soderling in straight sets.
Even though Roger Federer is not at his best form in the French Open, he still managed to produce good service games and some good aces when he needed it. That i think is the most crucial difference why he can still beat Tommy Haas and Juan Martin Del Potro in five sets en route to the final. A lot of his repertoires under his belt are not here to be seen but it is OK if he keeps on producing consistent service game and hold on trying to break his opponent's service game when time comes.
As for the Wimbledon in two weeks time, i don't see anybody will beat Roger Federer on grass this year. He is a different animal on grass. Last year his lost in the epic final to Nadal was one-off story. Also, i don't see Nadal can produce the best form as he did in the Wimbledon last year. Something is missing in Nadal's game lately. Suddenly, Nadal seems vulnerable. Maybe Andy Murray will give some good shows in Wimbledon this year. Who knows?
But now let savour the sparkling Roger Federer - the vintage that finally comes good in Paris. His final jigsaw puzzle in his quest for the Slams has finally put in place and sealed in the history. Salute!
