By Alex

The thing about tennis is more than most sports I can think of, you can actually witness with your own eyes the rise and fall of greatness.

The rise and decline of great empires are slow moving in their evolution making it hard for us mortals to feel its descent. In tennis, it’s swift, stark and evident sometimes.

The Torch Has Been Passed?

When I saw Roger Federer stand before the microphone and begin to cry after falling in five sets to Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, it made me think about a remarkable champion coming to terms with his tennis mortality. Once upon a time he was invincible. Now, his best is no longer enough.

Through those gut wrenching tears, it also was an official realization that Nadal is the new tennis king - a fitting one at that.

Great rivals and competitors, Nadal and Federer continue to approach their game and life with class.

I’m sure it’s safe to write on the assumption tennis fans want to see another showdown between the two.

I know I do.