Roger Federer
Autor: Rida Khalid • March 25, 2015 • Term Paper • 261 Words (2 Pages) • 904 Views
The debate about who is the greatest tennis player of all time has reached its climax.Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal ?
This has now turned into a rhetorical question but who was the greatest before these tennis greats ?
A baby born to a cattleman Roy Laver in 1938.Rod Laver considered as the greatest tennis player 20th century has won 200 career titles, most by any player in history of the game.A gentleman with an aggressive serve-and-volley game dominated his opponents for more than a decade.Laver's most distinguished achievement was winning all four grandslams in one year, twice.
Discussing his personal life and his offcourt success, Laver is a family man who married a divorcee with three children.They have a son Rick.
Recently, Federer wrote foreword of Laver's autobiography.Describing Laver as the greatest champion tennis has known, Federer wrote on his Facebook page :
"I am so proud to have written the introduction to Rod Laver's autobiography -- he's one of my all-time heroes. He remains the only player ever to have won the Grand Slam twice, a truly phenomenal achievement. I regard him as the greatest champion our sport has known, and his book should be read by anyone who loves tennis.The book has now been published in the UK and you can buy the hardback or the ebook on Amazon."
No matter who will be crowned as the greatest player of all time, Laver is still recognised as the classic bench mark for all players.Laver was honoured for his work when the centre court at Melbourne Park was named "Rod Laver Arena".
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