2008 was not a very kind year for Roger Federer as he started off a campaign to take a clean sweep at the Australian Open only to lose to Novak Djokovic in the semi finals because he was not as his peak condition and was suffering an illness.
Now, in 2009, Roger Federer has been very impressive at this years Australian open and tomorrow night he faces Rafael Nadal in the finals which will be no easy task for Roger Federer but seeing as how he is moving better than last year, he has a very good chance of winning.
Last year, Roger Federer's Grand Slam record of furthest advancement is as follows.
Australian Open:
Lost to Novak Djokovic (Semi finals) - 75, 63, 76(5).
French Open:
Lost to Rafael Nadal (Finals) - 61, 63, 60
Wimbledon:
Lost to Rafael Nadal (Finals) - 64, 64, 67(5), 67(8), 97
Roger Federer would then lose his number 1 ranking later on.
U.S. Open:
Def. Andy Murray (Finals) - 62, 75, 62
So, if you've been watching the Australian Open and seen Roger Federer's impressive return to form, do you think he can reclaim the number 1 ranking from Rafael Nadal?
Now, in 2009, Roger Federer has been very impressive at this years Australian open and tomorrow night he faces Rafael Nadal in the finals which will be no easy task for Roger Federer but seeing as how he is moving better than last year, he has a very good chance of winning.
Last year, Roger Federer's Grand Slam record of furthest advancement is as follows.
Australian Open:
Lost to Novak Djokovic (Semi finals) - 75, 63, 76(5).
French Open:
Lost to Rafael Nadal (Finals) - 61, 63, 60
Wimbledon:
Lost to Rafael Nadal (Finals) - 64, 64, 67(5), 67(8), 97
Roger Federer would then lose his number 1 ranking later on.
U.S. Open:
Def. Andy Murray (Finals) - 62, 75, 62
So, if you've been watching the Australian Open and seen Roger Federer's impressive return to form, do you think he can reclaim the number 1 ranking from Rafael Nadal?