Reply With QuoteFederer has won 4 successive Wimbledons on the trot.....If he wins this that will be a grand fifth.
Originally Posted by Mr.Cool
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Federer wins 50th straight match on grass in 2nd round
Roger Federer won his 50th straight match on grass, needing only 11 minutes Thursday to complete his 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 victory over 18-year-old Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina to reach the third round at Wimbledon.
True champion player
Federer has won 4 successive Wimbledons on the trot.....If he wins this that will be a grand fifth.
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Samprasinu Wimbledon-il mathram 31 consecutive wins undu. Motham Grass court winning streaks eduthal Federer thanne No.1
Federer's record
Longest winning streak on hard courts: 56
Longest winning streak on grass courts: 50
But...Nadal's clay court record is even better... 81 consecutive wins :)
Sampras has won 7 wimbledon titles but hasnt won 5 consecutively.He won 93,94,95. Then 96(krajicek-he defeated sampras in QF), then 97( def. cedric pioline),98(def. ivanesivic),99( def agassi),2000(def. rafter).4 times consecutively eduthitondu.Federer also now 4 times and aiming for 5th.All the best Federer
ithu randum randaano??
ente arivillaymayude valuppam...
Bye bye Henman...
Nadal playing on Centre Court now...
Score: 6-2 , 3-3
ithu randum randaano??
ente arivillaymayude valuppam...
Clay courts
Main article: Clay court
Clay courts are made of crushed shale, stone or brick, and are either red or green. The red clay is slower than the green, or Har-Tru(c) "American" clay. Clay courts are considered "slow", because the balls bounce relatively slowly with less forward motion, making it more difficult for a player to hit an unreturnable shot. Points are usually longer as there are fewer winners. Therefore, clay courts heavily favor baseliners who are consistent and are generally more defensive. These clay courters hit shots with heavy spin, which makes the ball travel with a forward motion, this results in a higher bounce due to the "kick" of topspin. Clay courts are more common in Europe and South America than in the United States. In the U.S. courts made of rubico are often called "clay," but are not made of the same clay used in most European and South American countries. The French Open uses clay courts.
Hard courts
Hard courts, usually made of cement or plastic, are considered "fast" surfaces, where fast, low bounces keep rallies short, and powerful, hard-serving players have a slight advantage. Hard courts can vary in speed, but they are faster than clay and slower than grass courts, which allow the ball to slide. These courts are considered the most equal for all playing styles. The US Open is played on DecoTurf, an acrylic hard court, while the Australian Open is played on Rebound Ace, a synthetic hardcourt.
The main difference between Rebound Ace and true hardcourt surfaces is the level of hardness. Rebound ace is softer (more spongy) . Consequently, when the ball bounces on this surface a large part of the ball's momentum is absorbed by the surface and reduces its speed. On a hard surface the loss of momentum is negligible because the surface provides less cushion to the bouncing ball.
The amount of sand used in the top paint also determines the speed. More sand means less speed. The amount of friction can also be altered and more friction will produce a clay court effect, where topspin is magnified. The extra grip/friction will resist the sliding effect of the ball and the resistance will force the ball to change its rotation. The extra grip provided by the surface is also dangerous because it can resist the movement of the player and can cause injury.
The ITF classifies Rebound Ace as a type two category (medium/medium fast) hardcourt.
Players who have a powerful serve and blasting groundstrokes, such as Andy Roddick prefer this surface.
Thanks KK.
4 grandslams ....2 hardcourt,1 clay court,1 grass court ....
Federer prepares for Safin test!
Roger Federer could face the first test of his title credentials when he faces unpredictable Russian Marat Safin in the third round of Wimbledon on Friday.The clash between the former world number one and the current incumbent is the third match on Centre Court.Two-time finalist Andy Roddick and Fernando Gonzalez are also in action on day five, along with women's contenders Serena Williams and Justine Henin.
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