#4: My Favorite Swiss Tennis Player is Roger Federer

Roger Federer is without a doubt one of the best tennis players in the present, as well as the past. He is knocking records out of the park left and right, year after year. Currently he is ranked No. 2, but I have no doubt he’ll regain his No. 1 position in 2009. He was ranked No. 1 for 237 consecutive weeks until his dominance over rival Rafael Nadal finally slipped. He has won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open in the same year three times: 2004, 2006, and 2007. This is a new record for any tennis player male or female!

Federer’s greatness can be seen in his style of play. His movements are so fluid it is hard to believe that he is his own entity. His powerful forehand and one-handed backhand help him face opponents that are left handed like Nadal. His serves are wicked fast and because he tosses the ball in the same spot for every serve, his opponent cannot read where he will serve to. This is a deadly weapon. He also returns the ball closer to the net than most players; this gives his opponent less time to react. It really is a great strategy that clearly serves him well.