Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal winning their semi-final matches to set up a great final at the French Open this coming Sunday. I struggled finding a big move from yesterday but I suppose this deserved mention. I was pretty pleased to see Federer beat jokeavich, especially since I thought he was starting to move towards the twilight part of his career and edging towards being washed up. Maybe that's a bit ignorant of me to say, I'll be honest I don't know a heck of a lot about tennis but aren't they like running backs and all but done when they hit 30? I just haven't heard his name a lot lately or seen him win any big tournaments. Again, I don't watch much tennis so feel free to correct me if you do. Either way, great final for Sunday and if Federer can beat Nadal on clay at Rolen Garos (not sure if that's how you spell it) I'd imagine it will be considered one of his greatest victories and perhaps complete all there is to accomplish in his career since I don't believe he has beaten Nadal at the French Open. I know he won the French a few years ago to complete the career grand slam but he never faced Nadal because Rafael lost before the championship and was hobbled by a leg injury. To me this would really legitimize the French Open title for Federer and is kind of like how a career is not complete at Michigan if you don't beat Ohio State, or beating USC if you go to Notre Dame, or beating the Steelers if you play for the Ravens... You get the idea.
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