Its true. Anyone who has read my recent writings knows that I have been a little tough on Roger Federer lately. Respectful, but tough on him. So I feel the need to give him his due on an amazing career achievement.

Congratulations Roger. You have managed to do what many people honestly thought would never happen. You have managed to win all four majors on all four surfaces (yes, I count the hard courts at Melbourne Park as a different surface than the U.S. Open because it plays so much slower and requires more patience).

Federer routinely dismissed an awestruck Robin Soderling, who seemed to be swallowed up by the moment and the heavy conditions. Giving us a glimpse of the Federer of the Roger Federer of 2006. His variety, way too much for Soderling, was on full display as he cracked his signature forehand and crafted subtle drop shots.

Roger was playing against only himself, in a Tiger Woods-esque way. After Nadal exited the tournament, Federer only needed to overcome himself. He nearly tripped over his own feet twice (against Haas, and Del Potro), but managed to overcome himself and his clay court demons.

Federer has now joined a list, a list of which he is the sole member. The only man to win 14 majors, and a career grand slam. He is officially the most accomplished player ever. It is highly unlikely that anyone will be able to match—let alone surpass—the milestones that Federer has set forth.

Is his record tarnished in any way in light of the fact that he didn't get to win his French Open title against Rafael Nadal? No! Anyone who would venture to argue that is dead wrong. Federer played his draw, and won the tournament. Period. En route to victory, he took down two excellent clay court players who I firmly believe to be two future French Open Champions in Monfils and Del Potro.

I would sincerely hope that no one would try to take away from this victory. No matter who your favorite player might be.

Pete Sampras told The Associated Press that he believed Federer to be the greatest of all time. Andre Agassi conquered, and we all know where John McEnroe stands. This makes three out of the top five to 10 greatest players ever calling Federer the best they've ever seen. Hard to argue with.

While I stand by my belief that its impossible to compare guys from different eras and there is not a single greatest player of all time, I don't think that this takes away from Federer's genius at all. He has accomplished more in the sport of tennis, in a shorter time span than anyone else who has ever played. For that he deserves respect and credit, two things which I will proudly give him. 

The question that now remains is whether or not he will break the record at Wimbledon this year. Honestly, I'm not sure. A lot depends on the health of Rafael Nadal. If he can go and be anywhere close to his normal self, then I like his chances slightly over Roger's.

But if Nadal is out, or if his play is significantly hampered by his knee injury, then Roger has a good chance to break the slam record at the All England Club. Any way you slice it, Roger has just made this year's Wimbledon "Must See TV".