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Rafael Nadal truly is a heroic performer after recuperating from the longest epic the Australian Open has ever known to conquer the might of Roger Federer and assert his third grand-slam title in a dazzling seven-month stretch. The 22-year-old Nadal held off Roger Federer in one more energy-fluctuation, five-set final to win the Australian Open on Sunday, keeping the Grand Slam singles record safe for now. Nadal needed 4 hours, 23 minutes to win 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2.

After the match, Federer stood on the court, having just missed his first possibility to equivalent Pete Sampras’ record 14 Grand Slam singles titles. He was sobbing. He couldn’t speak. Federer finally said,

In the first moment you’re disappointed, you’re shocked, you’re sad, then all of a sudden it overwhelms you.

The problem is you can’t go in the locker room and just take it easy and take a cold shower. You’re stuck out there. It’s the worst feeling….. It’s rough.

The 27-year-old Swiss star couldn’t restrain tears at the presentation. Federer said with weeping, “Maybe I’ll try later. God, it’s killing me.” But he didn’t forget to congratulate Nadal within, saying: “You deserved it. You played a fantastic final.”

Nadal collected the trophy and put his arm around Federer. He said,

Roger, sorry for today. I really know how you feel right now. Remember, you’re a great champion, you’re one of the best in history.

He has now won five of the seven Grand Slam finals he’s played against Federer and is 13-6 overall against him. Nadal beat Federer in the last French Open and Wimbledon finals and replaced him at No. 1 last August after winning the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.

Yes, it is unfortunately true that are you seeing in the picture. 14-times Olympic gold medal and record 8(eight) gold medals winner in Beijing Olympic game, Michael Phelps last summer smoking marijuana out of a bong.

The British tabloid News of the World published a photo and story Saturday viewing Michael Phelps smoking from a marijuana pipe. The picture was taken in November at a party in the University of South Carolina, the newspaper said. This picture is shocking which could really destroy the career of the greatest competitor in Olympic history.

The U.S. Olympic Committee said it was disappointed in the manners in recent times show by Michael Phelps, who was elected the group’s sportsman of the year. He also was pleased as AP guy sportsperson of the year. And his achievement in Beijing Olympic broke Mark Spitz’s 36-year-old record, which was the record of gaining most gold medals in an Olympic, was chosen as the best story of 2008. The USOC said in a statement.

“Michael is a role model, and he is well aware of the responsibilities and accountability that come with setting a positive example for others, particularly young people. In this instance, regrettably, he failed to fulfill those responsibilities.”

USA Swimming said,

Olympic champions are looked up to by people of all ages, especially young athletes who have their own aspirations and dreams.

Phelps makes an apology to fans and said the incident would not be repeated. In a statement sent to the Associated Press news agency, the swimmer acknowledged the photo was real. Phelps said in the statement released by one of his agents.

I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I’m 23 years old and despite the successes I’ve had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again.

One of the legends in women’s tennis, Serena Williams, claimed her 10th Grand Slam title on Saturday with conquest over Dinara Safina. Serena Williams wrap the show on Saturday, comprehensive her fourth Australian Open title and grabing the world number one ranking with an unbalanced defeating of Dinara Safina.

The final was a totally one-sided affair, takes just 59 glittering minutes to floor her Russian opponent. The 27-year old American completely dominating her opponent and she beats the Russian no.1 in directly sets, 6-0 6-3. The full match was the show of amazing hard hitting from Williams, combined with a series of poor errors from the Safina, destined the Russian was broken in the second, fourth and sixth games of the opening set, slumping to an unusual 6-0 defeat in the first set which was quite a shock for the generally energetic Safina. No. 3 Safina, who was tight from the start of the tournament. But, soon after the match, she says sorry to the crowd for her performance, Safina said Williams was just too good, leaving her feeling like a ball-boy.

From now Williams becomes only the seventh woman with double-digit Grand Slam singles titles winner. Serena Williams all the time selects a special outfit to bring to Australia for a success celebration. Every second year, she gets to wear it. The Australian Open is now Williams’s most successful slam. She also has three U.S. Opens, two Wimbledons and a French Open crown. But now every second year, she gets to wear Australian Open title award. The no 1 Williams said to the pectators,

I absolutely, clearly, love playing here. You guys root for me so much. I don’t get that everywhere. So thank you so much.

The title not only brings her world no.1 once again but it will also bring lots of reward for the American tennis queen. By making the singles and doubles finals (with her sister Venus Williams), she already had grow to be the all-time leading money winner in women’s sports.