PARIS (AP) — Less than half a gram, or half the weight of a dollar bill. Just few minutes ago Federer was crowned as the 2009 French Open winner, repeating the record that Pit Sampras has set in the past. Roger Federer beat Robin Söderling in the final 6–1, 7–6 (7–1), 6–4 to win the Men's Singles tennis title at the 2009 French Open.This was Federer's first (and as of 2020, only) French Open title, completing the career Grand Slam, and equaling Pete Sampras' then-record of 14 Grand Slam titles. Federer is the 2nd male player to reach French Open and Wimbledon finals in the same year for 4 consecutive years (2006–2009) after Bjorn Borg (1978–81). A wonderful tennis player just became the winner of another Grand Slam tennis tournament. That, according to their manufacturer, is the almost infinitesimal weight difference between the old French Open ball that Rafael Nadal happily bashed in winning his 12th title last year and the new one riling him in his chase for No. You say: Is Roger Federer the greatest tennis player in history? Soderling got on the scoreboard in the fifth game but he had already been broken twice by then. Roger is a really worthy winner. The Swiss dropped just one point on his serve in three games, but, in contrast, Soderling's serve was far from convincing and he soon trailed 4-0. World number two Federer becomes only the sixth man to have won each of the four Grand Slam tournaments. The second set, which did not have a single break of serve, was overshadowed by an incident which saw Federer come face to face with a court invader at the start of the fourth game. Soderling wasted that with a mis-hit and then netted a return into the net two points later to hand Federer the title. Roger Federer is only one of six men who to have ever won all the slams. The 2009 French Open Men's Singles final was the championship tennis match of the Men's Singles tournament at the 2009 French Open.It was contested by three-time finalist Roger Federer and Robin Söderling of Sweden. And he is now officially " the greatest player to play the sport" Roger Federer beat Robin Soderling in straight sets to win his first French Open and equal Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam titles. He then grabbed the key break in the third set in the very first game. Michel Euler/Associated Press A man tried to place a hat on the head of Roger Federer as he played Robin Soderling during their men’s singles final at the French Open on Sunday. Update | 11:09 a.m. Roger Federer has won the French Open, defeating Robin Soderling, 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4. The Swiss world number two had 13 grand slam successes to his name prior to the event, but none of them had been on the Parisian red clay. 13 at Roland Garros.. The man, wearing a top bearing the word 'Switzerland' on its chest, came down from high up in the stands and vaulted the barriers to enter the court. To me he is the best player in history so he really deserves to win here at the French as well.". (CNN) -- Roger Federer has finally won the only grand slam tournament to elude him after beating Sweden's Robin Soderling in straight sets to claim the French Open title at Roland Garros. Roger Wins at French open with a tie with Pete Samprass with a record 14 Grand Slam win He beated Robin Soderling. Roger Federer beat Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6, 6-4 to win his first French Open Title Roger Federer went on to tie Pete Sampras's all time record 14 grand slams. The 27-year-old Federer, playing in his 19th grand slam final, could not have wished for a better start under threatening skies, which produced drizzling rain for the majority of the match. Federer, meanwhile, has 70 wins at the French Open, 102 at the Australian Open, 101 at Wimbledon and 89 at the U.S. Open. Federer is the only male player to appear in 7 consecutive Wimbledon finals (2003–2009) and 2nd male player to win 40 consecutive Wimbledon matches after Bjorn Borg. He then attempted to put a cap on the head of Federer, who retreated way behind the service line. "It was probably my greatest ever victory, I was under big pressure. However, that changed on Sunday as the 27-year-old cruised to a 6-1 7-6 6-4 victory over 23rd seed Soderling, the man who had caused a sensation by dumping four-time winner Rafael Nadal out of the tournament earlier in the week. He ran up to Federer and brandished in front of the player's face what appeared to be a flag of Spanish team Barcelona. After years of heartbreak in Paris, Federer finally lifted the Coupe des Mousquetaires and solidified his position in the mind of many tennis observers as the greatest male … Federer at first appeared shaken -- he lost the next game to love -- admittedly on Soderling's serve, but calm was soon restored as the rain started to come down and the set went to a tie-break. How it happened: See the French Open final in photos ». But I did it and it's phenomenal," an emotional Federer told a packed crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier -- before breaking down in tears after being presented with the trophy by American Agassi, the 1999 French Open champion and last player to win all four slams. Serving for the match, Federer went break point down again to add to the drama.
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