I couldn’t have imagined, after Roger Federer’s win at the US Open, that within weeks I’d have a Chinese visa, two guidebooks on Shanghai and an envelope containing Master's ...

Roger Federer Ends Year As True Master, Even in Defeat

by clarabella bevis (Analyst)

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November 26, 2008

I couldn’t have imagined, after Roger Federer’s win at the US Open, that within weeks I’d have a Chinese visa, two guidebooks on Shanghai and an envelope containing Master's Cup tickets sitting by my computer!

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Rohini Iyer 7 months ago

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good article.....yeah he has finished the year in style, also did you see the atp polls conducted..when i saw last, there were 43% people who voted that he will be the world no for year ending 2009....lets hope he does that....

good article.....yeah he has finished the year in style, also did you see the atp polls conducted..when i saw last, there were 43% people who voted that he will be the world no for year ending 2009....lets hope he does that.... Edit Comment Cancel

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Gil 7 months ago

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Nice article, by a True Fed-Fan.

"Against a less than brilliant opponent, he would have succeeded. But Roger ended the year as he began it, ill, stubborn, beaten by his body despite his will, food poisoning like quote marks at either end. But it was a true privilege to have witnessed this contest, and to watch Roger, a sporting champion to his fingertips, fighting to the end of a superb match rather than retire. Bravo!"

no one could have put it any better...Inded, the final image has been one of a very resilient Champion, and to beat him even when everything goes against him takes a huge effor, an effort which will tank you completely.
Allezz Rog!

Nice article, by a True Fed-Fan. "Against a less than brilliant opponent, he would have succeeded. But Roger ended the year as he began it, ill, stubborn, beaten by his body despite his will, food poisoning like quote marks at either end. But it was a true privilege to have witnessed this contest, and to watch Roger, a sporting champion to his fingertips, fighting to the end of a superb match rather than retire. Bravo!" no one could have put it any better...Inded, the final image has been one of a very resilient Champion, and to beat him even when everything goes against him takes a huge effor, an effort which will tank you completely. Allezz Rog! Edit Comment Cancel

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hobbs hobbs 7 months ago

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The best ever...Roger Federer.

The best ever...Roger Federer. Edit Comment Cancel

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TennisMasta1 7 months ago

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Clarabella, this is a superb article. Your descriptions are so award winning David Foster Wallace like if you don't mind the comparison: "He moves so fast, seems to have endless pace on every shot and, on striking the ball, makes his characteristic leap with trailing leg lifted, an arabesque pose worthy of Sadlers Wells, simultaneously whipping racket behind his left shoulder. " Reading it was like being at the match in person.

"I am also drawing on the memory of my first (and what may now transpire to be my last) experience of Roger in the flesh playing at Wimbledon."

I am assuming the above has something to do with your schedules and nothing to do with your assessment of Roger's future. But I do hope you can see him play again and again, so we can all benefit from your stellar writing.

Clarabella, this is a superb article. Your descriptions are so award winning David Foster Wallace like if you don't mind the comparison: "He moves so fast, seems to have endless pace on every shot and, on striking the ball, makes his characteristic leap with trailing leg lifted, an arabesque pose worthy of Sadlers Wells, simultaneously whipping racket behind his left shoulder. " Reading it was like being at the match in person. "I am also drawing on the memory of my first (and what may now transpire to be my last) experience of Roger in the flesh playing at Wimbledon." I am assuming the above has something to do with your schedules and nothing to do with your assessment of Roger's future. But I do hope you can see him play again and again, so we can all benefit from your stellar writing. Edit Comment Cancel

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- clarabella bevis 7 months ago
  
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  TennisMasta1, I'm a bit confused here - I definitely replied to your message this morning, but now can't find any trace of it. I'll try again, and apologies if I've now duplicated!
  
  First, many, many thanks for your comments.
  
  Second, you assume correctly, though the reason is rather more prosaic: money and time. The only 'home' tournament for me is Wimbledon and that is, literally, a lottery. I therefore have small hope of tickets.
  
  But the desire to see Roger's unique tennis - the buzz, the beauty - is so great I will have to plan at least one splurge next year to get my fix, slake my thirst.
  
  I do, in fact, expect him to come back strong at the start of the year. And I'll be expressing the experience the best way I know how....
  
  Finally, grateful if you could confirm this message arrives.
  
  TennisMasta1, I'm a bit confused here - I definitely replied to your message this morning, but now can't find any trace of it. I'll try again, and apologies if I've now duplicated! First, many, many thanks for your comments. Second, you assume correctly, though the reason is rather more prosaic: money and time. The only 'home' tournament for me is Wimbledon and that is, literally, a lottery. I therefore have small hope of tickets. But the desire to see Roger's unique tennis - the buzz, the beauty - is so great I will have to plan at least one splurge next year to get my fix, slake my thirst. I do, in fact, expect him to come back strong at the start of the year. And I'll be expressing the experience the best way I know how.... Finally, grateful if you could confirm this message arrives. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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TennisMasta1 7 months ago

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clarabella, yes I see your message (no duplicates). You can hit F5 on Windows keyboard to refresh the screen to see if your comments are in. Or open a new window and go to the URL.

I didn't know that Wimbledon tickets are so hard to get. I went to the US Open last Aug. having purchased tickets in June. I hope to do so again in 2009.

clarabella, yes I see your message (no duplicates). You can hit F5 on Windows keyboard to refresh the screen to see if your comments are in. Or open a new window and go to the URL. I didn't know that Wimbledon tickets are so hard to get. I went to the US Open last Aug. having purchased tickets in June. I hope to do so again in 2009. Edit Comment Cancel

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- clarabella bevis 7 months ago
  
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  I'm thinking of saving up my pennies to try for the USO as well - love New York and would really like to get to this particular event. Will be easier to get tickets, too! Will Rog win again? I do hope so! But I think it's also Murray's best chance of a GS next year, so will be very interesting.
  
  I'm thinking of saving up my pennies to try for the USO as well - love New York and would really like to get to this particular event. Will be easier to get tickets, too! Will Rog win again? I do hope so! But I think it's also Murray's best chance of a GS next year, so will be very interesting. Edit Comment Cancel
  
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Saraswathi Siriginia 4 months ago

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I know the feeling...every time Lendl lost the Wimbeldon crown, I felt like smashing something or sat like a zombie with tears in my eyes...this brought back memories of those times...

I know the feeling...every time Lendl lost the Wimbeldon crown, I felt like smashing something or sat like a zombie with tears in my eyes...this brought back memories of those times... Edit Comment Cancel

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