Roger Federer Wins Australian Open 2010: Brits will have to wait a little bit longer to see their first men’s Grand Slam singles winner in 74 years. On Sunday morning, top-seeded sports betting odds favorite, Roger Federer issued a statement to the rest of the tennis world by destroying world No.4 Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(11) to win the Australian Open 2010. “Well done for your incredible tournament; you played it fantastic,” Federer told Murray after the match. “You’re too good of a player not to win a Grand Slam, so don’t worry about it.”
The Swiss continues to cement his legacy as the greatest to ever swing a racket, adding to his already all-time best mark of 16 Grand Slam titles. Last year, Federer finally past Pete Sampras’ 14 Grand Slam record and he appears to be far from done. This is also Federer’s fourth Australian Open title.
“I’m over the moon winning this again,” said the 28-year-old Swiss. “I think I played some of my best tennis in my life these last two weeks… It’s also very special the first Grand Slam as a father,” Federer said while looking at his wife Mirka in the stands. “You get the best out of me.”
For Murray, who was on the verge of tears a few times, he was very apologetic for his inability to end the 74 years of British men failures during Grand Slam events. “Firstly, congratulations Roger, his achievements in tennis are incredible,” said the emotional Scot. “He was a lot better than me tonight.
“Hopefully, one time I can come back and win here,” Murray added while fighting off tears. “I got great support back home the last couple of weeks. Sorry I couldn’t do it for you tonight but… I can cry like Roger; it’s just a shame I can’t play like him.”
