Grand Slams: Federer Wins Fifteen
SMOKE BREAK By Patrick M. on July 6, 2009 at 9:37 am
I’m not sure when Hip-Hop became an adjective (Can someone consult the OED for me?). But I am sure that if Gotty, KRS-ONe, Scarface, Snoop (the rapper) and Snoop (aka Felicia Pearson) were brainstorming a list of the least “Hip-Hop,” things in this world, tennis, Roger Federer and Wimbledon would be battling for the top of the list.
Some evidence: Federer’s from Switzerland, whose last contribution to popular music was either the Ricola commercials or The Sound Of Music soundtrack. Wimbledon’s so pretentious they call their tournament “The Championships,” just to remind everyone they don’t particularly care if the rest of the world exists. The food of choice is strawberries and cream. If the monarchy of England decides to attend, they sit in “The Royal Box,” as a reminder to the good old days of The Empire. All the players are required to wear all-white outfits, as if the presence of color or diversity would arise some sort of insecurity in the pale-faced Prisoners of Mother England.
But at TSS, we cover aim to covery history as well as Hip-Hop. And Roger Federer just made history, winning Wimbledon for the 6th time and, more importantly, the 15th Grand Slam tournament of his career to become unquestionably the greatest tennis player of all time.
As a sports fan, two things about Federer impress me. I’ve always admired his supreme talents as a tennis player. He combines of fluidity and power matches that of Jordan, Woods, Brady, Pujols, Bonds and the other athletic icons of our lifetime.
But more than his dominance, I admire the mental strength required to continually outlast his opponents, even if they are matching his physical game. He never gives in on a point, game or set, forcing his adversary to match his determination. Almost always, they eventually make a tiny error, a minor mistake. And then they lose.
So congratulations Roger. And if you do listen to Hip-Hop, feel free to blast Jay-Z’s “What More Can I Say?” You’ve earned it.
EDIT — Bonus clip created by Nike to honor Federer’s accomplishment. Featuring the likes of fellow Swoosh endorsers & accomplished athletes themselves, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and John McEnroe
Posted in SMOKE BREAK, Sports — Tags: Andy Roddick, Grand Slam, Roger Federer, Sports, Tennis, Wimbledon
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11 Comments
Go Roger,
Da GOA2T !
Greatest Of All Tennistic Times,
FedExpress IS BACK IN HISTORY !!!
He deserved it.
GREAT Player and a pleasure to watch he just has that passion and he deserves the title.
A Wimbledon Center court match is on my bucket list most def. and hopefully before these two retire.
Ladies and gentlemen let’s not forget Ms. Venus and Serena Williams. I believe England just likes to see these two battle it out, but in the end Ms. Serena took her third singles Wimbledon title and together with her sister won their fourth women’s double final. Congrats to all the wonderful athletes.
Don’t know if he listens to hip-hop but he gave a reflection on MJ a couple days ago. “Don’t stop til you get enough” should be his new theme song … 20 grand slams is possible. To think some were doubting whether he could beat Pete’s record.
KRS would filibuster too long for anyone to get a vote in…that is until Snoop shoots him
Wimbledon’s so pretentious they call their tournament “The Championships,”
USA call the NBA ‘World Championship’
Kind of the same thing.
Peace
Sheeeeit, I do my daily check on the site and what do I see? You trashin my home country Switzerland? It’s that bad, hmm?
Funny thing is, Gotty, you just posted a track by a Swiss singer in yesterday’s loosies:
Seven Feat. Talib Kweli - Go Slow (DJ Premier Remix)
There you have it… Ricola my ass… haha
Just in case, you’re wonding how small Switzland really is. I actually lived a few minutes from where Roger Federer lived before he got that Wimbeldon money. And a good friend of mine used to do collabos with Seven, the singer. Ain’t that a concidence?
Two words … One Name … Raffa Nadal.
How can you label RFed the G O A T when he gets owned by a contemporary.
Jordan had to slay the Pistons, the Lakers, Jordan rules, etc on the way to becoming the greatest.
Payton Manning will never be the greatest as long as Tom Brady is around.
If you are owned by a peer … You can not possibly be number one, regardless of the titles.
Gets owned by a comtemporary?
5 hour 5 set matches are hardly ownership.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge Nadal fan. But it’s anything but a sweep when they share the court.
What an awesome match to watch! Federer is now a legend!