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Federer and Roddick Prepare for the Showdown at Wimbledon Final
Roger Federer today may become the most successful man in Wimbledon history, by going one win ahead of Pete Sampras’ record of 14 grand slam titles. What are The Grand Slams? The Grand Slams are the four most important tennis tournaments in the which are held each year.
The Grand Slams:
- Australian Open
- French Open
- The Championships at Wimbledon
- US Open
All the tennis greats are expected to be there today looking on in anticipation. Now the Andy Murray is out, most Brits will also be supported Federer as he takes on Andy Roddick.
Federer’s Fitness Training
Federer does not go for the bulking, super strong approach that Nadal and Murray strive for now, but rather the more traditional all round fitness. Emphasis is on circuit training for muscular endurance, core stability exercises and pure cardio, i.e. running, cycling, cross trainers. But that is not to say he does not lift weights, as he admits to enjoying weight training too, however for Federer, weight training is about complimenting his other training, and his tennis, and for hos game the focus is not being the strongest player on the court, but the fastest, most agile, most skilful player. Federer has two assistants to help with his training, Pierre Paganini provide fitness instruction and Pavel Kovac is his physiotherapist.
Two exercises which Federer does that we have not mentioned here in our tennis workouts articles are the lateral lunge with a twist, and the medicine ball toss. The lunge and twist combination is very specific to tennis and aims to mimic the efforts on the body when reaching and playing a shot. IT is done simple by holding and empty weight training bar on your shoulders (or a broom handle) and stepping forward into a lunge and then twisting to face the side, as if you are playing a shot. The medicine ball toss is something seen more in martial arts and boxing gyms, and simply aims to build functional strength to punch out. As it is a plyometric exercise rather than a resistance exercise, it should improve performance on the court more than just have bigger muscles. Maybe Andy Murray and Nadal should take some tips from Federer’s book. Maybe tennis is not all about the stronger player now, but the one with the best combination of functional strength, agility and speed.
Federer’s Sponsors
Federer is now famous for his unusual court attire, with waist coats and cardigans. Federer endorses Wilson tennis racquets and accessories with a lifetime contract and Nike footwear and apparel (he wears the Nike Air Vapor 6 and Nike Polo shirts).
Wilson 2008 Federer Signature Limited Edition Super 6 Pack Tennis Bag – WRZ8358
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MotleyHealth commentary from Twitter (in reverse order)
# Federer says that it feels amazing to have won more grand slam titles than anyone else, and also happy to be world no.112 minutes ago from mobile web
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Roger Federer thanks Pete Sampras for coming to watch the match.13 minutes ago from mobile web
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Roddick thaks the crowd for their support and congratulates Roger Federer. Apologises to Pete Sampras for not saving his title.14 minutes ago from mobile web
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Bad luck to Roddick. He played an awesome match.18 minutes ago from mobile web
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Federer wins Wimbledon 2009. What an amazing match. Federer is king. Federer is invincible!20 minutes ago from mobile web
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ADVANTAGE FEDERER21 minutes ago from mobile web
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Roddick took the advantage. but Federer fights back to deuce.22 minutes ago from mobile web
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deuce. Federer 2 points from victory.23 minutes ago from mobile web
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30 all.24 minutes ago from mobile web
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love 30. Federer is finally breaking Roddicks serve.24 minutes ago from mobile web
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Federer has hit 50 aces this match. 15 games to 14 for Federer. 4 hours and 15 minutes gone.26 minutes ago from mobile web
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14 games all! Federer v’s Roddick is turning out to be one of tennis’ most epic battles. Federer serving once again.27 minutes ago from mobile web
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Federwer is 2 points from his 15th grand slam.29 minutes ago from mobile web
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game to Federer. Federer leads 14 games to 13. OK, time to break serve. Come on!32 minutes ago from mobile web
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13 all. Final set.34 minutes ago from mobile web
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Deuce! now advantage Roddick.35 minutes ago from mobile web
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Roddick is still looking strong with some very powerful returns37 minutes ago from mobile web
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This is the longest set in the history of mens tennis 39 minutes ago from mobile web
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Federer leads 13 games to 12.39 minutes ago from mobile web
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12 games all, final set. Federer to serve.42 minutes ago from mobile web
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almost 4 hours in. Federer has hit 45 aces. Still waiting for an error.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Roddick takes the game, 11 games all. Federer serves.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Deuce, Federer could take advantage. but doesn’t.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Game to Federer. Federer leads 11 games to 10.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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big rally, Federer fires it out of court. 15 all.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Game to Roddick. 10 games all. 20 holds of serve.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Roddick leading 40 – 15about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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no. Federer leads 9 games to 8.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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40-30 can Roddick break Federers serve?about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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just spotted Russel Crowe in the Wimbledon crowd.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Roddick wins his serve, 9 games all. will it ever end?about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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once again Federer needs to break serve, but so far Roddicks serve is just too strong. This match could well be won by the fitter man.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Game to Federer, Federer leads 9 games to 8. The Wimbledon final is shockingly close.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Advantage Federer. About 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Federer takes 2 quick points. Deuce.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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excellent strike along the line, 15 – 40about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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15-30 to Roddick about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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15 all.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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8 games all in the final set. Federer to serve. Roddick wins first point about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Federer leads 8 games to 7. He has to break Roddicks serve. A battle of attrition now.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Roddick is looking strong again. But Federer takes the game and leads 7 games to 6.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Can Roddick win Wimbledon for America on the 4th July weekend?about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Federer leads 6 games to 5, final set. If Federer can break Roddicks serve, he wins.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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5 games all, final set. Aces flying from both ends.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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Federer leading 5 games to 4 in the final set. Roddick to serve.about 1 hour ago from mobile web
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4 games all, final set. Federer to serve.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer leads 4 games to 3, final set.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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3 games all in the final set. all even between Federer and Roddick.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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Roddick is holding his serve well in the 6th game of the final set.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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almost 3 hours into the Wimbledon final, Federer and Roddick still fighting on.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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5th set, and Federer still has not broken a serve.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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Roddick wins the 4th set at Wimbledon, taking the match with Federer to 2 sets all.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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Roddicks slips and tumbles, but gets up again and brushes himself off. Federer wins the game. Roddick 5 games to 3, 4th set.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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another 21 stike rally, Roddick takes game point.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer is starting to make a few mistakes, and is 2 games behind in the 4th set.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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Roddick has now broken Federers serve.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer wins the 3rd set. 2 sets to 1.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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6-5 in tie break for 3rd set. Federer to serve.about 2 hours ago from mobile web
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Tie break for the 3rd set. Federer is looking stronger this time.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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30 all. Federer 2 points from taking the 3rd set.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer needs to break Reoddicks seeve to take the 3rd set. Can he do it?about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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3 games all in the 3rd set. Federer to serve.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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Once again the match between Federer and Roddick is looking very even, with both dominating their serve.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer takes the 2nd set. What an amazing recovery.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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Roddick looks like he may crumble with Federer to serve. Net.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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6-5 Roddick. Roddicks puts it out. All level again.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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a bit of magic from Federer brings him back to 3-6 in the tie break.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer plays long. Looks strong to win 2nd set tie break.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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correction, Federer serves at 143mphabout 3 hours ago from mobile web
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Roddick serves at 143pmhabout 3 hours ago from mobile web
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2nd set tie break. 6 games all. Roddick to serve.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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Roddick leads 6 games to 5 in the second set. Federer to serve.about 3 hours ago from mobile web
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possibly the best rally of the whole tournament, and Federer wins the point. 23 strokes.about 4 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer makes a double fault on his serveabout 4 hours ago from mobile web
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2nd set, Roddick is leading 5 games to 4. Roddick can do this!about 4 hours ago from mobile web
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Roddick takes the first set!about 4 hours ago from mobile web
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but Roddick is proving to be a worthy oponent.about 4 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer is looking ruthless.about 4 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer is about to break Roddicks serve for the first set. and Woody allen is watching with us.about 4 hours ago from mobile web
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plenty of faces in the Wimbledon crowd from the past. Pete Sampras has just arrived!about 5 hours ago from mobile web
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Federer and Roddick have got off to a powerful start. 2 aces each already,