Federer vs. Roddick

This past summer at Wimbledon, the longest match according to games played occurred in the championship match between American, Andy Roddick, and Swiss tennis star, Roger Federer. Andy Roddick is considered to be one Federer's two rivals, the other being Rafael Nadal. Even though the Roddick-Federer rival is lopsided with Roger having the overall of 19-2 in 21 matches, each match is worth watching. This past summer at Wimbledon was nothing different from what has occurred between the two.

After 77 games, a record most at Wimbledon, the match finally ended with both players running on nothing but fumes. Federer won with a total of 5-7, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/5), 3-6, 16-14. And yes, those last numbers for that final set are correct. The final set went into 30 games, a record. Ironically enough, Federer played Nadal the year before in a defeat but recorded the longest times match of Wimbledon. So two years back-to-back of record breaking matches for Federer with his two rivals and he comes on top in victory in the last one.

With that upsetting win over Roddick, Federer passed Pete Sampras with his 15th grand slam setting the record. Despite the demoralizing loss that Roddick faced, it's similar ground for Andy. This is the third time that Roddick has lost in the finals to Federer at Wimbledon and once at the U.S. Open. This match though was one that took every once of energy from both sides and proved how much a green court, a racket, and a ball can do. It brings out passion of both sides and their love of the game.