As current owner of clay tennis, Rafa Nadal, and prospective take-over merchant Novak Djokovic from Serbia, dominate the world of mens tennis, champion Roger Federer has been reduced to a classy bystander.
However, one shouldn't forget that the Swiss legend is still clearly dominant compared to the rest of the bunch. Sure Gasquet knocked him over in Rome this week, but that was the performance of his life, not a poor showing by Federer.
Given the Wimbledon grass in a few weeks, it is more than likely that those who have been quick to dismiss Roger from Grand Slam tournament calculations in 2011 will need to recant. I am hoping to see the genius that is still Federer come to fruition as he battles against the young guns.
As impressive as Novak Djokovic as been this year, Roland Garros and Wimbledon are the big tests - if he conquers one or both, then he can start to be considered among the modern day greats.
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