For a record, it is Federer's fifth straight US Open at Flushing Meadows, with only 4-5 tennis players holding such a record in the tournament's history.
More importantly, it also signified the return of his form.
As quoted by Anthony Suntay from ESPN,
"After realising that the rest of the world had caught up with him, he went out and looked to add to his already intimidating game. He took the losses in stride and looked to improve"
It truly is. I only managed to catch the highlights of the game, but I had witnessed his fantastic backhand shots which is always his trademark in his style of play. Perhaps still one of the best backhander in the world, and perhaps left finalist Andy Murray with no ability to reply as well.
With this victory, he responded perfectly to criticisms saying age has caught up with him, and he no longer has the dominant force in him.
Who says so?
The fact that his slight blip over the tournaments was treated like the end of the world for him by the brutal media coverage, but the truth is, he still has the determination to wrestle the number one spot back from Rafael Nadal. Maybe few of u knew that he has gotten into the top 4 stage for the 18th consecutive time, according to statistics, and not many players are able to do that.
US Open glory for Fedex.
The man will be back for more, again.
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