RAFAEL NADAL WON!!!

I expected Rafael Nadal to win this year's Wimbledon, and yes, he finally won his first Wimbledon after an incredibly tough fight with six consecutive Wimbledon title holder, Roger Federer. Nadal couldn't forgive himself if he lost another finals this year, considering that he almost grabbed the title the previous year. This Spanish player is sure humble and just ecstatic about the championship. After the last pitch of his opponent's ball that signals his victory, Nadal just lied down the court, shook hands with the Swiss opponent, and, real and crazy, went up the stadium and went to his family and supporters. He then greeted the members of the his country's royal family who are present. Real great!

When asked by a BBC reporter about his victory, Nadal replied in a light Spanish accent, "It's impossible to explain what I felt in that moment but I'm very, very happy. It is a dream to play on this court, my favourite tournament, but to win I never imagined."

He even emphasized that Federer is still the number one player in Wimbledon. Very civil (insert laughter here).

Federer, on the other hand, felt dejected after being replaced by Nadal. He said, "(The rain) didn't make it easier but you have to expect the worst and he is the worst opponent on the best court. It's a pity I couldn't win it but I'll be back next year." We'll see what Federer has to offer in next year's Wimbledon. I know he'll be back with revenge and that would the fierciest, I guess. That makes next year's Wimbledon even more exciting.

Well, that's sports. Sometimes you win and you lose. What matters is that you did what you can offer knowing that at the end of the day, you wouldn't find yourself saying that you could have done better. Do I make sense?

After all the Wimbledon hype, I say congratulations to my recent favorite, Rafael Nadal, for winning the Wimbledon Men's Final after the longest Wimbledon men's singles final ever after four hours, 48 minutes.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships were held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England.



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