Federer reigns.

As expected (and as I hoped), Federer won US Open and with that created record of sorts. He is the first player in the history of tennis to win five successive titles at two different grand slam events (Wimbledon & US Open). 6-2 7-5 6-2 showed how stark the difference was between Federer and Murray, a first-time grand slam finalist. Federer started the match with an ace and from then it is history.

There is something I always believe is true about Roger Federer. He is the best tennis player ever. I admired Borg, Sampras, Agassi but none so much as I did Federer. That is because of his versatility. His all-court mastery coupled with extraordinary athleticism and determination puts him way across the rest (excluding Rafael Nadal, who is not very far off). But Nadal has lots to prove and achieve to even be compared with Federer. He has a long way to go and the more tougher part is remain consistent as Federer to be considered as a great player. Federer was stung by mononucleosis which affected the way he played over the last couple of months but it is a great time to come back and prove your fans and detractors wrong. Isn't it?
All said and done, I still do not like Federer winning in straight sets. I like to see someone (Nadal for instance) stretch Federer into 5-sets like in this year's Wimbledon final. And then I like to see Federer win. That extracts the best tennis from Federer. Some of his shots under pressure are a treat to the eye. The angles that his cross-courts create are mind-boggling. That is what I yearn to see from Federer - high quality tennis and not 6-0 6-0 6-0 domination stuff.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. And so is Federer's tennis.