In 2009 Roger Federer completed the Grand Slam career in Paris, beating Robin Soderling in the final of the Roland Garros. Soderling sensationally defeated Rafael Nadal in that edition: a pivotal moment in Federer's career.
Speaking of that defeat, Soderling said: "The one against Roger was my first Grand Slam final, I wasn't mentally prepared. I didn't play a great match and Roger was more comfortable in that situation. and in that context.
Against Rafa, on the other hand, from a mental point of view I was ready, but I arrived in the final really physically tired. I lost against the two best tennis players in history, so there is nothing to regret or be ashamed of. "
Nadal added that time: When Roger won Roland Garros I cried. I got excited. He deserved to win that trophy and complete the Grand Slam career, after all those semifinals and finals in Paris. I cried in a similar way only when Spain won the soccer world cup in South Africa."
Here are the highlights of Roger Federer's triumph at Roland Garros 2009.
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