Federer Unrivaled

Roger Federer versus Rafael Nadal. We already danced this dance. However, this tempo is quicker. This rhythm is unfamiliar. This cadence appears disjointed. Wimbledon is Federer’s song. Nadal’s is Parisian. Combining the pair was unimaginable. Their pulses simply untenable.

On Sunday, Federer defeated Nadal 7-6 (9-7), 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 2-6, 6-2. With his victory, Federer scored his fifth consecutive Wimbledon title, his thirty-fifth consecutive Wimbledon match victory, and his second consecutive vanquishing of Nadal.

Federer has been spectacular. Nadal has been respectable. During his reign, Federer has garnered eleven grand slam titles. He has accrued nine consecutive Grand Slam finals appearances. Conversely, Nadal has registered three titles and five appearances. On Sunday, Federer tied Bjorn Borg (five Wimbledon championships). Nadal evened Norman Brookes.

Federer versus Nadal is not a rivalry. They are enjoyable viewing. With that stated, Federer is accomplished. Nadal is adequate. Sunday’s skirmish was exemplary. Their French Open clashes have been memorable. With that stated, Federer is sans an equal. Nadal is not a rival. He is merely a pest.