Roger Federer and Serena Williams in ‘Grand Slams or Bust’ Phase of Career

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Published: March 3, 2015

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When Roger Federer or Serena Williams wins another none-Grand Slam event, it's like Tiger Woods picking up another Memorial tournament title. Yes, the money and trophy are nice, but who cares? 

Like Woods, Federer and Williams have arrived at the "win a major or bust" phase of their careers. Accumulating trophies for anything other than Slams seems hallow. 

On Sunday, Federer defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3, 7-5 to win his seventh Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship. The victory over Djokovic warmed the hearts of Federer fans. Federer walked away with a check for $505,000 and another boat-like trophy he'll have to find space for.

Meanwhile, his last Grand Slam win was at Wimbledon in 2012.



Williams won a record seventh title in Miami last year. She is playing at Indian Wells for the first time in 14 years. She's using that tournament to raise money for charity. 

Federer has won 84 singles titles, including 17 Grand Slams and eight doubles titles. Williams has won 65 singles titles, including 19 Grand Slams and 22 doubles titles. She won 12 Slam titles in doubles and two in mixed doubles, both with Max Mirnyi. 

They must have massive trophy rooms.

After winning none-Slam tournaments, they say the right things, such as "It's an honor. I'm so thrilled. This is my favorite tournament." 

You just have to wonder, deep down, just how excited are they, really? 



Federer has already won more Slams than any man in the Open era. Williams has one more Slams than any American, male or female. She is three away from tying Steffi Graf for most by a woman in an the open era.

Born about a month apart, Federer and Williams are in that rarefied air reserved for those who reach legendary status before they retire.

They are both 33 and in the latter stages of their careers. Yet retirement seems fa...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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