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***** Wimbledon 2007 - Roger Trivia: High Five to the Five Star – Federer *****

1) It was Roger’s fifth consecutive Wimbledon trophy. Five in a row – 5
2) His first trophy and first Wimbledon was won in 2003 –> 2+0+0+3 = 5
3) His fifth Wimbledon trophy in 2007 –> 7-0-0-2 = 5
4) The final was his 10th win in a five setter match – 2 X 5
5) Roger’s age at this moment of rejoice, 25 years old – 5 X 5
6) The match was a five setter. Total no. of sets played on in the final – 5
7) Including this match, Roger now has won 14 sets in tie breaks – 1 + 4 = 5
8) There were 5 double faults in the final match (Roger – 3 and Rafael – 2) – 5
9) There were 25 aces in all in the final match (Roger – 24 and Rafael -1) – 5 X 5
10) This was Roger’s fifth win against Nadal out of their 13 meetings on ATP tour tennis – 5

Though these ten (2 x 5) points are coincidental, yet they contribute to this trivia and are of some importance and significance.

One more interesting fact; Roger won his final point in this Wimbledon 2007 final which was a….
Break Point, Game Point, Set Point, Match Point and Championship Point. Five (5) points at one shot.

All the best and take care….

With thanks, regards and BEST WISHES,

G.Srikanth.

# posted by Srikanth @ 8:46 PM