Still Waiting For That Breakthrough In The Men’s Tennis Game?

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Published: March 23, 2010

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The heavy forehand sailed just long as it hit the court, ending a 13-stroke rally in dramatic fashion following a 5-set battle between two rivals.  Once again Rafael Nadal had broken Roger Federer's heart, as was indicative of the tears that streamed from Federer's face during the post-match ceremony. 

The 2009 Australian Open ended much like the previous year's Wimbledon and French Open:  a victorious Rafa and a frustrated and dejected Roger Federer. 

But more importantly what did this tell us as tennis fans? 

We were on the verge of a breakthrough in men's tennis in which the dominating reign of Roger Federer was finally coming to a close.  With promising and rising stars such as Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Juan Martin del Potro, a resurgent Andy Roddick, and of course the giant killer himself, Rafa Nadal, fans were geared up for an exciting overhaul of the sport that was long overdue. 

If the rest of 2009 and the early 2010 season are any indication, tennis fans are going to have to wait a little longer than they had previously thought. 

Roger Federer returned with renewed vigor, capturing his first French Open title.  He then won a record 15th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.  As if that wasn't enough, he stomped any doubts of slowing down because of a new baby and finally achieving the record 15 Grand Slams by pummeling Andy Murray in the 2010 Aussie Open final. 

Here are some reasons why we'll have to wait a little longer for that breakthrough:

Roger Federer is still head and shoulders above the field

Like he's proven time and time again, Federer is near impossible to beat when healthy and playing in a Grand Slam.  Just look a...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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