"No pain, no gain."
That means to gain something,(one ) has to lose something.
But after doing so many efforts and sacrifices, we don't get success, then we break down completely and don:t have the courage to rise again.
But those who stand up again are called legends, and Roger Federer is one of them.
In this article, we will read about the top 5 heartbreaking losses of Roger Federer.
1.Australian Open 2009 (FINALS)
First seeded Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in five sets to win the men's singles title in Melbourne, Australia.
Federer chased his opponent in the semifinals at the Australian Open. Rafael Nadal was his rival in the finals.
Both the players were trying their best. In the fifth set, Federer served but committed a double fault at 0-15 to put Nadal two points away from victory.
At 30-40, Federer served the second one after a long rally ended with Nadal error.
The match ended at 12:14 a.m. as Nadal fell to the court as he had won the Australian Open final, defeating Federer by 7-5,3-6,7-6,3-6,6-2 for his fifth successive victory over Swiss.
This was the first most heartbreaking loss of Federer.
When Federer was carrying his runner-up shield, he choked on his tears; the paint on the face of Federer can be seen by everyone present there.
He couldn't hold back his tears during his runner-up speech. "God, it's killing me," after losing his third straight grand slam to his rival.
"I don't want to have the last word," Federer added."This guy deserves that
."
2.US Open 2010 ( SEMIFINALS)
Third-seeded Novak Djokovic defeated Federer in the semifinals of the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York.
This was the first time the five-time US Open champion had failed to reach the final in six years. He is the best reach court player of the open era; even Federer was not expected to lose two sets.
But Federer will always remain the tennis champion of all time.
3.US Open 2011(SEMIFINALS)
The same thing happened in 2011, too, Novak defeated Federer in the semifinals of the US Open 2011 at Arthur Ashes Stadium, New York.
Federer was chasing to reach the finals at the US Open 2011. Novak Djokovic was his rival.
Again, in the fifth set, Federer had 2 match points, and somehow, Novak manages to save it and outlast Federer by 6-7,4-6,6-3,6-2,7-5 in three hours and 51 minutes.
This was the second most heartbreaking loss of Federer.
It was the second time this year Federer had lost after winning the first two sets.
"It's awkward having to explain this loss," Federer said.
4.Wimbledon 2019
Novak Djokovic captured his crown at the Wimbledon Championship by defeating Federer at All England Lawn Tennis Club.
It was the third major championship match that Djokovic saved two match points from Federer to beat him.
He again outlasts Federer by 7-5,0-6,6-2,3-6,7-5 in 4 hours and 55 minutes.
"I don't know if losing 2-2-2 feels better than this one. In the end, it doesn't matter to a done extent. You might feel more disappointed, sad over angry," Federer said.
He added, "I don't know what I feel right now. I just feel like it's such an incredible opportunity missed, I can't believe it. It is what it is." in his speech.
5.Wimbledon 2021(QUARTERFINALS)
Poland's 24-year-old Huber Hurkacz notched up the biggest win of his career by defeating 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in the quarter-finals.
Federer was chasing to win the 21st Grand Slam title at Wimbledon 2021. Hurkacz was his rival in the quarter-finals.
Both the players fought hard, and Federer was already defeated in the first and second sets.
Then he barreled the legendary Federer in the third set to end the swiss great dream by 3-6,6-7,0-6 in less than 2 hours.
It was the most disappointing defeat because Federer made many sacrifices and efforts for this tournament.
Conclusion
Federer may have lost a few matches, but he will always be the tennis champion of all time. He will be the greatest of all time (goat) player.
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