Nadal Beats Federer to Collect Record-Tying Sixth French Open Tennis Title

Rafael Nadal clinched a record-tying sixth French Open tennis title by beating Roger Federer today, a victory that preserves the Spaniard’s No. 1 ranking.
The left-hander sank to his knees after retaining his crown by defeating the Swiss 7-5, 7-6 (7-3), 5-7, 6-1 in Paris. His victory ties him with Sweden ’s Bjorn Borg, who won six Roland Garros trophies from 1974 to 1981. Nadal received the Coupe des Mousquetaires from two-time champion Jim Courier .

onde está Anna? / Where is Anna?

Neste momento vejo Anna Wintour sentada ao lado de Miroslava Vavrinec. E não, ela não é a nova "it girl" Russa. Mirka é a esposa de Roger Federer. Anna Wintour está, às 6pm horário de Nova York, vendo a semi-final do US Open entre Roger Federer e Novak Djokovic. A partida começou às 3pm - o que significa que Anna simplesmente "deixou pra depois" a NY fashion week (pelo menos por hoje - e amanhã, se Roger passar adiante). Se o calendário foi seguido à risca - o que eu duvido, porque os desfiles atrasam hoooooras - Anna perdeu Yoana Baraschi, Vivienne Tam, Mik Cire, Charlotte Ronson e Zac Posen. Isso contando os desfiles que acontecem dentro do Mercedez Benz Fashion Week. Todo mundo sabe que existem outros tantos mil designers que não estão dentro do esquema principal da NYFW e que montam seus desfiles sozinhos.

E depois o pessoal diz que Anna é a moda e vive, respira moda... sei. Respira é paixonite por Federer, isso sim.

Mirka e Anna em Miami, esse ano - não é foto de hoje, mas pode deixar que amanhã eu consigo provas...

The Champion Roger Federer

Roger Federer

Country: Switzerland

Residence: wollerau , Switzerland

Date of birth: 8 August 1981 (age 28)

Place of birth: Basel Switzerland

Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Plays: Right-handed
The world's top tennis player won $10 million in prize money in 2007—and another three grand slams. He recently signed up for 10 more years with Nike, one of the biggest deals ever in tennis.

Roger Federer Playing Style

The Famous World Celebrity Roger Federer is an all-court, all-round player known for his solution style of play and shot creation. Federer mainly plays from the baseline but is also easy at the net being one of the best volleyers in the game today. Federer plays with a single-handed backhand which gives him great variety. He employs the slice, occasionally using it to lure the opponent to the net and pass him. Federer can also fire topspin winners and possesses a 'flick' backhand where he can generate pace with his wrist; this is usually used to pass the opponent at the net. His serve is difficult to read because he tosses the ball in the same spot no matter where he intends to serve it, and turns his back to his opponents during his motion. He is often able to produce big serves on key points during a match. His first serve is typically around 200 km/h (125 mph), however, he is capable of serving at 220 km/h (137 mph).Recently, Federer has also added the drop shot to his game and utilizes a well-disguised one off of both wings. He can also use the between-the-legs shot, as was shown in the semifinals of the 2009 US Open against Novak Djokovic, bringing him match point. Federer later stated in a interview that it was the greatest shot he had ever hit in his life.

Grand Slam results:

Australian Open: W (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010)

French Open : W (2009)

Wimbledon: W (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009)

US Open: W (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

Major tournaments Tour Finals : W (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007)

Olympic Games: 4th (2000)

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