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rebecca adkins — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:06:11 GMT

I agree wholeheartedly with your view. I hated to see Federer cry after his defeats earlier this year and I was afraid to watch this final, thinking that Federer might lose and cry again. But, when he did cry, even though he won, I realized that it was I who was too simple minded to understand that this man simply felt so deeply for tennis that he would cry no matter what. And I respect him even more for that realization. He has accomplished so much and tears welled in my eyes when he achieved his long sought after goal. My heartfelt congratulations to this man!! He is someone to be very, very much admired and respected. I can't judge if he is the best ever but I can judge that he has accomplished great things that I can relate to and appreciate and love. All hats off to you, Roger Federer, you are one of a kind.

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Jane Curchmann, Chadds Ford, PA — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:07:36 GMT

This guy is a joke, he was just telling Federer to wake up and get a coach. Does he need a coach now? Nice win for Fed, but some of his comments have been bordering on arrogance. But I'll take Fed over Rafa. Rafa falls back on his humble but injured line and was too busy with his jet ski and obligatory "here is my hot girl friend in a bikini" photo op. They could both learn a lot from Laver

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Jackie Orlove — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:06:26 GMT

I live in a house full of Federer fans. We all think Roger is the greatest ever, all except my husband who wants to know why Rod Laver is not considered the greatest ever. Who was Laver's competition? What other factors should be considered in analyzing Laver's likelihood of winning Grand slams? Is there any way to compare the competition (pro and amateur) and the game during the 60's to todays game and players. Federer gets my vote but I need some facts to counter my husband's push for Laver.

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Ashok — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:51:01 GMT

Yes, Federer deserves this title. He plays with a cat like grace never seen before, conducts himself with class and is liked by even his opponents! I think it is a privilege to be able to watch a guy like Federer play in our lifetime.

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Jim Peard, Broken Arrow, OK — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:57:46 GMT

He only won because Nadal was not there. What makes anyone think that Federer would have beaten a healthy Nadal after last year's whiping? Until he defeats Nadal in the final, it is a hollow victory at best. From what I have heard and correct me if I am wrong, Nadal may miss Wimbledon due to an injury so it would appear that Nadal was not 100% when he played in the French or when Federer beay him on clay recently. But for Federer to say because he beat Nadal on clay recently that he belonged in the winners circle is silly and ego driven. The match he won and the French Open are like night and day and to compare the two is silly. Federer will win his 15th grand slam at Wimbledon if Nada is not there or not 100%, but I always thought that a true athlete (sportsman) always wanted his competition at 100%, maybe not here - a win is a win for Federer I guess.

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Gary Bala, Havertown, PA — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:34:11 GMT

Many thanks for your nice thoughts in this article!

I do indeed agree that the most amazing thing about this sporting event and Federer, aside from all the records and masterful play, was the universal respect and admiration by everyone for Federer's professionalism, grace and craftsmanship. Yes, even his ex-opponents and Nadal were pulling for him to win.

An important lesson probably for the young generation - that both class and victory can be achieved together.

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keven — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:44:12 GMT

HUH?