Federer better than Sampras, Wimbledon Champion Debate Settled

<h1>Federer better than Sampras, Wimbledon Champion Debate Settled</h1>Author: <a title="BetRepublic" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/betrepublic/181361.htm">BetRepublic</a> In Grand Slam history, World No.1 Roger Federer has already won 15 Grand Slam titles making him the most successful tennis player. Roger Federer and Pete Sampras have won 13 of the last 17 Wimbledon titles between themselves. In the 2001 Wimbledon 4th Round Match, the first and the last time they met and produced among the greatest match ever to be played on grass with Federer coming out trumps. Check out <a href="http://www.betrepublic.com/" title="Tennis Betting Tips">tennis betting tips</a> for more info on federer's debate. Roger Federer defeated his idol 7-6 (7), 5-7, 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-5. <img src="http://fast1.onesite.com/my.telegraph.co.uk/user/davidstephen/1a6d1bb1d77a6e0f948c737d74c5c3e1.jpg?v=201260" /> But, on July 5th, as Roger Federer moved past Sampras' record and chose his favorite surface to reach the milestone, tennis pundits as well as former players have started debating - who is better? "Roger's a friend, he's a great player, and he is a good guy. He's got 15 now; he can get 17 or 18 majors. If he just keeps it going and stays healthy, he could go to 18, 19, actually," Sampras said after Federer won his sixth Wimbledon men's singles title. Though Roger Federer is still one short of Sampras' seven Wimbledon titles, most believe, with age on his side and his passion and fitness still very much there it would just be a matter of time before he makes that stat his own as well. "It's a thrill for yourself to get out there and play and you know that's the one thing that Roger has that I think is admirable for tennis. It's great that tennis has someone like Roger," Rod Laver had said before Sunday’s final about a 15th Grand Slam for Federer. So, is Roger Federer the greatest of all time? Is he better than Sampras on grass? It is impossible to judge and to compare eras. Sampras though heaps wholesome praise on his heir to greatness. Sampras said, "He moves very well, don’t seem to be in any hurry," The case for Roger Federer is now almost closed and even Sampras vouches for that.About the Author: Passionate in sharing information about sports betting and sports news.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/tennis-articles/federer-better-than-sampras-wimbledon-champion-debate-settled-1021825.html" title="Federer better than Sampras, Wimbledon Champion Debate Settled">Federer better than Sampras, Wimbledon Champion Debate Settled</a>

In Grand Slam history, World No.1 Roger Federer has already won 15 Grand Slam titles making him the most successful tennis player.

Roger Federer and Pete Sampras have won 13 of the last 17 Wimbledon titles between themselves.

In the 2001 Wimbledon 4th Round Match, the first and the last time they met and produced among the greatest match ever to be played on grass with Federer coming out trumps. Check out tennis betting tips for more info on federer's debate.

Roger Federer defeated his idol 7-6 (7), 5-7, 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-5.

But, on July 5th, as Roger Federer moved past Sampras' record and chose his favorite surface to reach the milestone, tennis pundits as well as former players have started debating - who is better?

"Roger's a friend, he's a great player, and he is a good guy. He's got 15 now; he can get 17 or 18 majors. If he just keeps it going and stays healthy, he could go to 18, 19, actually," Sampras said after Federer won his sixth Wimbledon men's singles title.

Though Roger Federer is still one short of Sampras' seven Wimbledon titles, most believe, with age on his side and his passion and fitness still very much there it would just be a matter of time before he makes that stat his own as well.

"It's a thrill for yourself to get out there and play and you know that's the one thing that Roger has that I think is admirable for tennis. It's great that tennis has someone like Roger," Rod Laver had said before Sunday’s final about a 15th Grand Slam for Federer.

So, is Roger Federer the greatest of all time? Is he better than Sampras on grass? It is impossible to judge and to compare eras. Sampras though heaps wholesome praise on his heir to greatness.

Sampras said, "He moves very well, don’t seem to be in any hurry,"

The case for Roger Federer is now almost closed and even Sampras vouches for that.

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