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**Injurnerona** · 01-02-2009, 05:06 PM

For whatever reason, I can't post this on ESPN.

Federer Denies Nadal His Due

While Nadal showed great honour and sportsmanship in downplaying his victory and his accomplishment in the face of Federer's inability to control his emotions, Federer himself failed the test of his own sportsmanship. That calls for losing with dignity and according the victor his just rewards. Federer's remarkable record will be marred, sadly forever, by the image of his tear-stained face in the aftermath of defeat.

Of course passion denied is heartbreaking. And when played out on a world stage, it has to be devastating - to a degree only the very few can truly sympathize with. Nevertheless, it takes enormous courage and the mark of a true leader and role model, when the moment calls for it, to set such intense personal disappointment to the side and allow the rightful victor a celebration unfettered by such selfish distraction. It would have been a commendable victory, and perhaps a better one, for Federer to have conquered his inner turmoil instead of etching it for all time on his own face before the public eye.

I can imagine what was going through the minds of the "Legends of 1969", and it isn't flattering to Federer. Regardless, this fragility, albeit human, is a chink in his armor. Unless he is able to move past his own needful wants, Federer will be consumed by them, and pitifully so.

Number 14 never looked so unattainable for Federer as today, or so attainable by Nadal

I'm a shameless Federer supporter so I'll acknowledge my bias. I generally try to be understanding of the opinions of others. I realize not everyone loves Roger and lots of people have very good points. I also love Rafa. He's my second favorite player.

But .... to suggest that Roger's emotions coming to the surface somehow takes away from his greatness is ridiculous. This did not in any way lessen the glory of Nadal nor the glory of Federer. I'm certain this was not a ploy nor was it intended in any way to take anything from Rafa.

Our expectations of how Federer, Nadal etc. handle pressure and deal with the intense scrutiny sometimes makes us forget. They're basically kids in their 20s who are not going to act perfectly at times.

Roger has nothing to be ashamed of in front of the legends. He has more slams than any of them and nothing to prove.

I personally love that he showed his emotions.

01-02-2009, 05:06 PM	#10
Injurnerona Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 522 Senior Member	For whatever reason, I can't post this on ESPN. Federer Denies Nadal His Due While Nadal showed great honour and sportsmanship in downplaying his victory and his accomplishment in the face of Federer's inability to control his emotions, Federer himself failed the test of his own sportsmanship. That calls for losing with dignity and according the victor his just rewards. Federer's remarkable record will be marred, sadly forever, by the image of his tear-stained face in the aftermath of defeat. Of course passion denied is heartbreaking. And when played out on a world stage, it has to be devastating - to a degree only the very few can truly sympathize with. Nevertheless, it takes enormous courage and the mark of a true leader and role model, when the moment calls for it, to set such intense personal disappointment to the side and allow the rightful victor a celebration unfettered by such selfish distraction. It would have been a commendable victory, and perhaps a better one, for Federer to have conquered his inner turmoil instead of etching it for all time on his own face before the public eye. I can imagine what was going through the minds of the "Legends of 1969", and it isn't flattering to Federer. Regardless, this fragility, albeit human, is a chink in his armor. Unless he is able to move past his own needful wants, Federer will be consumed by them, and pitifully so. Number 14 never looked so unattainable for Federer as today, or so attainable by Nadal I'm a shameless Federer supporter so I'll acknowledge my bias. I generally try to be understanding of the opinions of others. I realize not everyone loves Roger and lots of people have very good points. I also love Rafa. He's my second favorite player. But .... to suggest that Roger's emotions coming to the surface somehow takes away from his greatness is ridiculous. This did not in any way lessen the glory of Nadal nor the glory of Federer. I'm certain this was not a ploy nor was it intended in any way to take anything from Rafa. Our expectations of how Federer, Nadal etc. handle pressure and deal with the intense scrutiny sometimes makes us forget. They're basically kids in their 20s who are not going to act perfectly at times. Roger has nothing to be ashamed of in front of the legends. He has more slams than any of them and nothing to prove. I personally love that he showed his emotions.
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