Rafael Nadal is world No 1

Rafael Nadal has proved himself that he is the king of the tennis. He has won the french open final and bagged the grand slam title on sunday.

Robin Soderling got defeated by Nadal and Nadal achieved this title in a straight sets of 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. Nadal not only topped the ATP list, also he was the second man to take five titles at Roland Garros after the great Bjorn Borg.

It was the fifth French Open title for Nadal at Roland Garros, achieved in only six years.

Soderling moved up one place in the rankings to a career-high sixth while Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro, who missed the French Open while he recovers from wrist surgery, dropped to eighth.

ATP top 10 as of June 7 (previous ranking in parenthesis):

1. (2) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 8,700 points
2. (1) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 8,390
3. (3) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 6,675
4. (4) Andy Murray, Britain, 5,385
5. (5) Nikolay Davydenko, Russia, 4,785
6. (7) Robin Soderling, Sweden, 4,755
7. (8) Andy Roddick, United States, 4,510
8. (6) Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina, 4,395
9. (9) Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 3,645
10.(10) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France, 3,185

Robin Soderling beats Roger Federer in French Open

Robin Soderling was the man to beat Roger Federer in the Grand Slam French Open 2010. The Swiss man was sat down after his 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 defeat by Soderling. This match put an end for Roger to the 23 consecutive grand slam semi finals since 2004.

"They all come to an end at some stage," Federer said of his first failure to reach the last four of a major since Gustavo Kuerten beat him in the third round at Roland Garros in 2004.

Robin Soderling has played second fiddle to Roger Federer 12 times in his career. The match held for 150 minutes which tells the story of a very good fight indeed.

Last year Soderling was defeated by Roger in a straight sets to win the title. It was some embarassing situation which made inevitable for Roger though he defeated Nadal in the quarter finals.

Roger Federer will now get ready to pack his bags for Wimbledon to maintain his defending title at London.

Roger quoted "I really felt like my tennis was good enough to come here and do it again, but that was not the case today," he said. "You move on, move on to the grass and forget it a little bit."

Go for it Roger !!!

Venus Williams in a racy dress at French Open

Venus Williams, the seven times grand slam title winner have made the crowd astonished by wearing a lacy black dress with bright red trim on her bodice during the french open opening match against Patty Schnyder. Venus, even though looks like 19th century cabaret by her new look with amazing dress, she was playing the year's second grand slam event. Venus not giving her hope on match that she won the match with straight set of 6-3 and 6-3.

Roger Federer defeats Andy Murray to win Australian Open title

Roger Federer showed he has no ambition of accommodated his adamant anchor at the top of men's tennis, acceptable his fourth Australian Open, 16th Grand Slam and accepting the top baronial for a 268th week.

"That was sweet," Roger Federer said to Wayne McEwan, tournament referee, shortly after subduing Andy Murray 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(11) in two hours and 41 minutes on Rod Laver arena last night.

His achievement ensures that the 28-year-old bliss off the fresh division durably ensconced at the top afterwards acceptable Wimbledon and the French Open aftermost year.

"I'm on an incredible trip and I'll see where it ends," said Federer.
"I'm being pushed along by the new generation and they have made me a better player."

Roger Federer and Australian Open women's best Serena Williams will advance their No. 1 rankings back fresh ATP and WTA rankings are appear on Monday.

The crowd was immense and record was broken at the Australian open. Nearly 653,860 people watched the year's first Grand Slam on Sunday. This figure had broken the previous record of nearly 50,000 people in the fortnight of tennis.

Tennis-Men's world rankings

Wimbledon champion Roger Federer stayed ahead of Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray at the top of the men's tennis rankings, published by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Monday.The Swiss Federer had dethroned Spanish rival Nadal last week after 10 and a half months at the top.Federer stays top, while Roddick moves one step up in ATP rankings.

ATP top 10 as of July 13 (previous ranking in parenthesis):

1. (1) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 11,220 points
2. (2) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 10,735
3. (3) Andy Murray, Britain, 9,450
4. (4) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 8,150
5. (6) Andy Roddick, United States, 5,440
6. (5) Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina, 5,425
7. (7) Gilles Simon, France, 4,000
8. (9) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France, 3,600
9. (8) Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 3,500
10. (10) Fernando Gonzalez, Chile, 3,185

FEDERER SWEEPS OUT SODERLING

Roger federer who was expected to win has proved to do so by beating Soderling in the 4th round of the wimbledon singles on monday.It was a tough match but it was federer who had the upper hand from the beginning.The scores were 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-5).Federer had the first set with him.The second set happened to be a tiebreak but soderling lost it due to two ground stroke errors which he committed.Even though soderling had a good serve with him and lost only three serves , He never captured the federer delivery.

The third set was also a tiebreak and this time soderling was in a comfortable position leading 5-4 but roger spranged back and captured the points and got back into the game.Out of the two federer was the one who was in a comfortble position from the begginning.He was the one who was in a commanding position.A small window of hope opened for soderling in the third set but he was not able to grab it which proved for his failure.Federer who was the favourite has proved to be rite and won the 4th round comfortably.

HEWITT SAYS GRASS COURT TENNIS HAS CHANGED

Former champ Lleyton Hewitt feels that Wimbledon has been negated by the nature of grass-court.hewitt is one of the two men playing this year the other one bein roger federer who have lifted the title..The 28-year-old, who faces Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro on Court today.From the last ten years since ive started playing nowadys in grass courts the balls are slowing down a lot which makes it easier for the freshers to prove themself.

When i started playing the balls were quick on to the racket.But now even federer while playing in grass court plays most of the shots from the back end of the court.But even now there is a bit chance on grass courts to know the the shots and the craft of playing.he added"its better to stay in my game rather than thinkin about how others are going to prove.Over five sets on grass anythin can happen so its better to make even single oppurtunity count for it.

Federer broke in disposing Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-2 6-26-4 on Centre Court.federer said"I expected a harder match because he's been playing well.. he reached the semis there. Federer who takes of Philipp Kohlschreiber in the last 32.