May
19
2009
Tennis is one of those truly great international sports. But there will always be a rivalry between the athletes of the United States and those of the rest of the world.
Since American Pete Sampras has retired, there has been a void in the male American tennis spectrum. For awhile it looked as if Andy Roddick could fill that void, but he fell again and again to former world number one Roger Federer. And in turn, Federer gave up his throne to Rafael Nadal.
There is however, on great equalizer between Sampras, who has won the most Grand Slam titles of any other male tennis player and Roger Federer, who is trying to chase his record, The French Open. The title eluded Sampras his entire career, and Federer has yet to win at Roland Garros.
Nadal, however is on the top of his game on the clay courts. For The French Open 2009 he is looking for his fourth consecutive title.
Sampras won Wimbledon seven times, the most of any male singles player and both Federer and Roddick have seen success there as well. Wimbledon live is always an interesting match-up to watch.
Is there anyone out there, who can knock Nadal from the World number one ranking? Perhaps, but only The French Open and Wimbledon will be a better indication.