An unexpected, but the most awaited result came out of Roland Garros's Philippe Chatrier. Rafael Nadal was stopped from his unbeatean 31 match winning streak at French Open. The King of Clay was dethroned by the Swede, Robin Soderling 6-2,6-7, 6-4, 7-6. Soderling's best so far in any grand slam was reaching 3rd round. Today, he was totally different and played splendidly superb and stunned Nadal at many points in the game.
Soderling's win in the first set, especially breaking Nadal's serve twice made me feel that the match would be an interesting one. As part of true Federism, I supported Soderling and wanted him to stretch Nadal as much as possible. But never expected him to crush the defending champion and create a history today!
He outplayed Nadal many times and was consistent in attacking Nadal's backhand. He played marvelous cross court shots of his forehand and served well. It was a spectacular display of talent by Soderling and with his impeccable forehand shots, he demanded Nadal to pull out all his best clay court shots. Nadal might have not displayed his deadly best, but he was surely in a mood to defend his championship and put up a good fight. But, Soderling was playing the game of his life and Nadal couldn't respond to many of Soderling's immaculate forehand shots and was forced to make errors. Soderling ended up with 61 winners as against only 33 of Nadal, which many players haven't managed to do on clay court. With his scintillating game, he demolished the dream of the Spaniard to create a history at French open by winning 5 consecutive titles.
Finally, the wait is over and the Spaniard's reign on Roland Garros is over. Now, the tournament is open to any one and Fedex has a very great chance. This year, some one other than Nadal is going to lift the trophy and kiss it. I wish it is the great artist on tennis court, Fedex! Isn't this the true Federism?! :)
2 comments:
It is definitely a psychological advantage for Feddy, who seems to melt down to tears everytime anyone even talks Spanish. Now with Djokovic also out, he has a good shot at the much awaited career Grand Slam.
But I think it is too early to see Soder as the pawn that paved the way for the King. Who knows? He might be the next in line to make Feddy cry again and the coup d'etat would be complete
I know, I know. Fedex is not in consistent form at all. He struggled to reach QF. Soder needs to face the highly in form Murray first :)
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