Wimbledon Final 2009 DVD
Sit back and relive Roger Federer’s claim to victory over Andy Roddick in an epic and historic encounter as he officially became tennis’s greatest men's champion in The 2009 Men’s Singles Final.
Watched by a television audience of 11 million, the battle for tennis’s most coveted prize saw Roddick, a previous two-time runner-up to Federer at the Championships, put in a courageous effort, ultimately falling short to the Swiss master 5-7 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 16-14.
Although slightly shorter than last year’s mammoth battle between Federer and Rafael Nadal, this year’s match took on similarly epic proportions. For much of the game, it seemed that Roddick would emulate Nadal's feat as he hammered away at his opponent. Federer wavered a few times, but never toppled and in the end won on merit.
As the match went on, the records began to tumble; the most games ever played in a men’s singles Wimbledon final, beating last year’s 62 and the most games in a set of a men’s final at the All England club. Also, Federer's ace count passed the 50 mark and then, finally, it was Roddick who cracked in the 30th game of the set.
Three miss hits off the frame indicated he was fatigued and when Federer was offered the first Championship point he grabbed it eagerly, leaping into the air with joy as another Roddick miss hit sailed long. Roger Federer secured a record-breaking 15th grand slam, putting him ahead of Pete Sampras, who was present on Centre Court.
“I'm happy I broke the record here in some ways...because this is always the tournament that's meant the most to me” said Federer, who captured his sixth Wimbledon title in the past seven years.
A marvellous gift for all sport fans to enjoy again and again; capturing the immense history and tradition surrounding the Wimbledon Championships, and marked by the gallant displays from both Federer and Roddick in this year’s record breaking Men’s Final.
Wimbledon Final DVD is out on DVD 3rd August
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