Roger Federer took one step closer to history by winning his 13th major championship – one short of Pete Sampras’ fourteen, reports ESPN.
“One thing’s for sure,” said Federer. “I’m not going to stop at 13. That would be terrible.”
History will be made on Tuesday as Roger Federer takes on Andy Murray in the US Open.
If Federer wins he will be his 13th grand slam titleand fifth US Open in a row. If Murray takes the title, he will be the first British man to do so in the 40-year Open era.
It’s been a tough year for Roger Federer because of that guy - Rafael Nadal.
His Wimbledon reign and No. 1 ranking surrendered, Roger Federer is looking to the upcoming U.S. Open for redemption. Federer’s won four straight U.S. Open titles, according to the AP.
At least off the court.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are seen here at Nike’s ‘Grapple in the Apple’ press conference at The Madarin Oriental Hotel in NYC.
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Sure, we’re in the middle of the Olympics.
But, Rafael Nadal gives us a good reason to start buying tickets for this year’s U.S. Open.
If he pulls off this title, it’ll be his third major in a row.
BTW - Could Tennis pick a better shot for the cover?
Happy belated Father’s Day to Tiger Woods who claimed the big U.S. Open victory yesterday.
Tiger is holding his daughter Sam after his “thrilling victory,” reports the NY Post.
“I think this is probably the best ever,” Woods said.
He joins Jack Nicklaus as the only player to win each of the four majors at least three times.
As CoverAwards reported yesterday, Tiger Woods pulled off a stunning victory to win the U.S. Open.
