Federer is really really good

I like Federer. I think he's the most likeable sporting superstar of my generation (and by superstar, I'm talking upper upper echelon once-in-every-20-years-type stars). Michael Jordan was too relentless, Tiger Woods plays too boring a sport, Michael Schumacher still is a dickhead and Ian Thorpe sells pearls.

Last night, Federer beat Nadal in a very tough 5-setter to win Wimbledon for the 5th time, equaling Bjorn Borg's record. If you care at all about tennis, then you've already heard this today a million times. But what was so great about last night was that it was by far the most difficult win of his career. I've witnessed at least half of Federer's grand slam victories and he's never looked so vulnerable. In fact, I think it's fair to say that Nadal was in fact the better player on the day (or at least the most consistent). Federer had a lot of trouble containing him.

But what was so impressive and memorable was that Federer had this turbo boost button that he managed to turn on everytime he needed it. In basketball terms, he was clutch.

Nadal had so much more momentum going into the 5th but Roger just willed his way to the championship.

By the end, I don't know how he managed to pull that off. But he did. Like an absolute true champion.

I don't know what Roger Federer's legacy will be. If he ends up winning 15+ slams then his legacy is cemented, but even if he doesn't win any more from now, he should still be in the argument for the greatest ever.

OK, I was gonna write more but I just realised that the Ryan Adams tickets I bought were standing BEHIND the seats because they've reconfigured the theatre for this show. I almost threw up a little in my mouth.