14 years now span Roger's first and (who dares to say) last Grand Slam wins. This latest feat accomplished at the age of 35 over three five set matches in a week against two top 5 ranked players and including a final against his nemesis. All this after 6 months without a competitive match!!
Remarkable too how he has completely changed his game from the serve and volley of his younger days. So graceful a talent and such graciousness at the closing ceremony.
A word for Rafa Nadal too. He looked broken last year and it's a testament to his talent and determination that he's now installed as favourite for the French Open later this year.
I presume they'll both prepare for that by taking the next 4 months off.
Bbc had them - may be on iPlayer. So impressive from both and chastening for djoker and muzza and all the others to see. Them and Williams X2 in the finals - Australian Open organisers must be happy with their fortnight!
And if anyone should ever wonder about the true definition of "sportsmanship", they need look no further than this match and the words of the opponents.
