article -1 -1 1 2009-07-05T23:05:00-04:00 Playerpress Yes 304 3731 <p>Roger Federer might have won the match but Andy Roddick won the heart of the people. Roddick put his heart and soul in the match only to come so close. The 30 game 5th set was the longest in Wimbledon history, and one of the greatest sets ever played in tennis.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The 4 and half hour match might have beaten last year's Nadal and Federer final match as the greatest tennis match ever played. Even though the match was long both players did not look at all tired.&nbsp; Roddick was still hitting his serve in the 130s, and Federer was still moving around the court with ease.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>While it's nice to see Federer win and break Sampras's record for most grand slam wins, Roddick is the real winner. After thinking of leaving tennis after last year's Wimbledon,&nbsp;Roddick hired a new coach, went on a new diet, and it all paid off. He is in the greatest shape of his life, and it has lead him to play his greatest tennis. You could see how much he really wanted it. It was heartbreaking to see him lose after his greatest service game. The only time he was broken was in the 30 game in the 5th set, which was also the match winning break.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>While Roddick did have a chance to go up 2 sets to none he shouldn't kill himself over that. He has earned so much respect from the tennis nation. He can now be said to be a top contender in any Grand Slam. A lot of people questioned whether he could win another Grand Slam, and he has proven he can.&nbsp; The match that went on today will not be forgotten soon, and even though Federer holds the trohpy, Roddick holds the real trophy. The feeling that he can win another one and play with the best.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Roddick always leaves his heart on the court. The satnding oviation was a very nice award, and showed that the spectators highly respected Roddick. Roddick lost to Federer 3 times now in the WImbledon final, but this year he won more than he lost. Even though it didn't end up like he wanted it to, Roddick still holds his head high, waiting for the next time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>He said one day his name will be on the wall that shows all the players who won the tournament, and that he will be back. Roddick might have lost but to me he won. He showed his heart today, and thats all fans can ask for. Sure, I would have loved to see him win, but he won in a different way. Roddick should be happy to be able to play tennis in front of people that love him. We will love him no matter what the outcome. Let this be a lesson to all athletes. People respect you when you put your whole soul into a match. Roddick, you should be glad.</p> 0.0.0.0 2009-07-05T23:05:00-04:00 what-every-athlete-should-be No Yes 66.249.68.248, 72.30.79.93, 174.46.170.180, 66.76.208.178, 65.55.207.101, 83.167.62.168, 208.115.111.246, 67.195.113.245, 66.249.67.133, 66.249.68.245, 67.195.115.163, 66.249.68.123, 66.249.68.227, 66.235.124.8, 65.55.207.29, 66.249.68.242, 98.225.247.61, 71.207.59.136, 69.209.195.235, 66.249.67.174, 67.195.112.109, 209.202.168.75, 95.211.14.166, 67.195.114.233, 65.55.207.23, 67.195.112.159, 65.55.106.160, 163.1.5.153, 216.129.119.11, 67.218.116.131, 67.195.111.172, 65.98.224.6, 205.156.136.229, 66.249.68.233, 87.250.252.241, 24.128.91.233, 66.249.68.150, 69.84.5.94, 74.171.54.119, 63.215.202.234, 65.55.106.187, 66.249.67.131, 207.241.228.152, 66.249.68.143, 65.55.108.242, 74.53.3.132, 65.55.106.181, 208.115.111.245, 67.195.114.42, 65.55.218.159, 209.191.123.35, 88.131.106.32, 123.125.66.94, 67.195.112.114, 67.195.37.188, 38.107.191.88 What Every Athlete Should Be 24 No Andy Roddick, Wimbledon, Roger Federer, tennis, Pete Sampras -1 What Every Athlete Should Be 579 writer