I love it when a plan comes together. I just suspected that Federer would be sustantially longer in running than 1.28. What I think is happening now with Federer is that age is slowly catching up with him. It is difficult to see anyone winning slams at aged 30+ now in the modern game.
Federer is currently 28 and while that isnt old, it is getting a little long in the tooth. Only his sublime ability keeps him at the top. You must remember though that Federer has really taken advantage of the fact that Nadal has been injured winning both the French and Wimbledon. But this US Open final defeat could be the biggest indication yet that Federer is on the decline when it comes to winning slams. I will certainly be looking to lay him at the Australian Open next year.
When Nadal gets full fitness again, couple this with Andy Murray making strides all the time and Andy Roddick having a new lease of life. When you factor in the emergence of Del Potro then Federers days could be numbered when it comes to winning slams. To stay winning slams at aged 30+ plus then you really are hoping that no one of any note comes through the ranks. With the competition now in tennis then this is asking too much.
Federer may win one or two more but I dont think that he will reach 20. What you have to remember is that he has won the last five US Opens so he basically owned this tournament…..even Nadal couldnt beat him here. But Roddick really should have beaten Federer at Wimbledon in the final and had Nadal not been injured then it is unlikely that Federer would have got past him in the French.
Murray still needs to make the breakthrough in slams by winning one but come the Australian Open, no doubt that Federer will be very short and guess who will be opposing him this time once again 
see you soon and take care
Carl
