Roger Federer hits rock bottom in last 6½ years !!

Roger Federer, I don't think he needs any introduction, has slided to the lowest rank ever in his last 6½ years. That is, he is now at No.3 (his lowest rank since November, 2003) in the latest ATP ranking, which was released after Wimbledon. He lost the match against Tomáš Berdych(from 13th position he jumped to 8th position after his performance in Wimbledon) in quarter finals of the oldest tennis tournament in the world, that is Wimbledon and then from No.2 he slipped to No.3. Earlier in this year after French open he lost is No.1 position and Rafael Nadal took over his place on June 7th.

Federer was 1 week short of Pete Sampras record of being on top for 286 weeks. Rafael Nadal after winning Wimbledon, for the second time, is on No.1 and extends his points lead. Tomáš Berdych being the runner up of the tournament. The top 15 players according to latest ATP ranking for Men's single are (in that order),

1. Rafael Nadal 
2. Novak Djokovic
3. Roger Federer
4. Andy Murray
5. Robin Soderling
6. Nikolay Davydenko
7. Juan Martin Del Potro
8. Tomáš Berdych
9. Andy Roddick
10. Fernando Verdasco
11. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
12. David Ferrer
13. Marin Cilic
14. Mikhail Youzhny
15. Jurgen Melzer

The top 10 players of Tennis in category women singles after Wimbledon 2010 are as follow,

1. Serena Williams
2. Jelena Jankovic
3. Caroline Wozniacki 
4. Venus Williams
5. Samantha Stosur
6. Elena Dementieva
7. Kim Clijsters
8. Francesca Schiavone
9. Vera Zvonareva
10. Na Li              

Note: All the ranking are updated till todays date. They might change as the players compete against each other in various tournaments.

An Ode to Roger!

The name Roger Federer needs no introduction to any sports enthusiast (or even any literate human being). He has conquered every challenge thrown against him and redefined the term 'champion’. The indomitable ease with which he demolished his opponents, the impeccable forehand, the humongous serve and his consistency enthralled the audience world over.
Grass, Hard Court, Clay! Fed has left no stone unturned in his ascendance to the summit of Tennis. Comparisons between him and Sampras were inevitable. But, where Sampras failed, Federer succeeded. The coveted French Open, which remained elusive to Sampras, was conquered by Federer and put an end to a jinx. Wimbledon and US Open could be considered Federer's backyard. I, a self-professed Sampras-Nadal fan, found it hard to come to terms with Fed's success.
Hatred and Disgust ensued. But, greatness transcends the barrier of petty fanboy-ism and irrationality. The genuine tennis lover in me realized(was made to realize) and accept the fact that Federer was here to rule! I can and never will be a Fed fan.But, One can only be a fool not to admire and relish Federer's game play. Undoubtedly, the greatest ever player to have graced the tennis court. Roger, take a bow!