Rolex Celebrates Thirty Years Of Association With Wimbledon

Rolex-Official Timekeepers of Wimbledon- has been associated with the game for thirty years now; witness to some memorable matches between athletes who can truly be called giants of their profession: Bjorn Bog, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, and Steffi Graff-the list is endless. The ivy-framed Rolex clocks have become a permanent fixture since then, providing a fitting backdrop for some eye-catching action.
The hallowed center court measures 44 meters by 22 meters and is the only Grand Slam that is played on grass. The fast courts and the heavy balls traditionally favors those with a serve and volley game as is proved by the innumerable number of titles won by Pete Sampras- that superb exponent of the serve and the volley game. However, of late, baseline players have held sway in the tournament due to the closely cropped grass that allows for longer rallies. Better racquet technology and fitter and stronger players has also meant that the volley has been taken out of the game. Wimbledon is a rich blend of heritage and style and the legendary watchmaker tries to imbibe this in each of their timeless masterpieces. Each exquisitely crafted timepiece strives to attain perfection in style and technology without in anyway sacrificing on efficiency.

Like Rolex Watches, Rafael Nadal epitomizes matchless efficiency and grace under pressure. He is one of the players who have the remarkable quality to remain cool under pressure and take uncluttered decisions at crucial moments. This ability to remain cool under pressure has been a feature of his game ever since he made his entry in the men’s game many seasons ago. The Spaniard has become Roger Federer’s nemesis over the years and is the reason why the Swiss maestro has yet to overtake Pete Sampras record for the maximum number of Grand Slam victories.
The 2010 Wimbledon final was characterized by swirling winds that made it difficult for Thomas Berdych to control his flat power packed game. The German hits flat and hard; however, the swirling winds made it very hard for him to control the pace of his shots. The Spaniard’s game plan was more attuned to the conditions. Heavy top spin shots looped in the air to fall suddenly making it very difficult for Thomas Berdych to get any pace behind the ball. The Spaniard has mastered the art of hitting the right shot at the most opportune moment making him a hard opponent to beat in crunch situations.
Thomas Murray, of Great Britain, will attest to the Spaniards tenacity in crunch situations; repeatedly delivering in crucial moments. Murray served superbly in the opening set; however, the moment he put his foot of the pedal-the Spaniard was all over him.
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The book of human achievement will bear a new name in its pages, as the legendary Roger Federer clasped the Wimbledon title yesterday. Throughout the journey of life, men and women have always sought out an icon that is able to triumph to such heights that it attainment consequently turns into an inspiration.
When he had claimed his 14th Grand Slam title by beating the Swedish player Robin Soderling, Roger Federer had equalled the record of the celebrated tennis great Pete Sampras. On the eve of the final match millions around the world including many thousands of reporters, eagerly anticipated to watch the unfolding of a historic event that will eternally be remembered as the new level of attainment.
Over the roar of the thunderous claps and the cheers from the mesmerized spectators, came the cry of triumph that drowned out the cacophony. Raising his hands in a gesture of victory the legendary player, Roger Federer etched his name across the pages of moments that have recreated the vision of human capacity.
If ambition and resilience is greater than the greatest of challenges than attaining victory is an undeniable right. The greatest of legends all across the world have had to battle insurmountable challenges and face daunting obstacles in their quest to ultimate triumph.
Born in August, 1981 in Basel, Switzerland, Roger Federer held the world number one position in the tennis rankings for record number of 237 consecutive weeks. Beating champions across the world, Roger Federer has etched his name in the pages of human achievement and will forever be regarded as a legend that brought with him a new dawn to the game of tennis. Forever changing the dynamics of the game, Roger Federer is a formidable champion who has silenced many critics who at one point unabashedly slammed the world class player after a few misses and setbacks. Challenging the claim of the end of the ‘Federer era’ that many critics had predicted Roger Federer beat the top notch tennis player Robin Soderling, to claim the title at the French Open. This momentous occasion will go down in history as the battle of a man with an unwavering ambition and his triumph over destiny. A name that has become synonymous with victory and persistent ambition, Roger Federer has transformed into an inspiration and a goal that aspiring players across the globe hope to achieve. Seen as the greatest player to have ever played on the court, Roger Federer has been able to capture the imaginations of millions across the globe who watch in complete wonderment, as he glides across the court to return the ball in a magnificent display of skill. At the Wimbledon for 2009 that has Rolex at its official timekeeper; top notch players have been competing to clinch the top honor. Bringing their principal skills forward and pushing ahead with increasing dynamism, the world class players battle it out at center court while the world waits in anticipation to crown its champion. Armed with a 15 win streak, Roger Federer is hitting the centre court at the Wimbledon with all his might and would probably go on to claim the top honor. Defeating the German tennis ace Kohlschreiber in the third round Roger Federer will play off against the Swedish star Robin Soderling in the fourth round that is scheduled to take place at the centre court on the 29th of June.









