Is Roger the GOAT ?

So finally Roger Federer won the Roland Garros ! The much eluded grand slam title for a career that has spanned 10 professional years.But all is well that ends well.And I mean end only in the quest for a grand slam.The bloke looked all the more rejuvenated at the RG press conference and hungering for more now that he has joined the greats like Rod Laver , Roy Emerson in the Hall of Fame for winning all the Grand Slams and equaled Pete's GS titles of 14.There is no doubt that it is not a mean feat but all mortals have this nagging habit of speculation.Is he really the greatest of all times (GOAT) ? Even though Agassi , McEnroe have been open in their praise and acceptance of Roger definitely being one of the greatest , yet we speculate.What about Rafa ? True.I agree.Rafa has been Roger's nemesis for quite sometime.It has been more like Roger having the Nadal complex.Facing Rafa has been a mental block for the quiet and demure swiss.And Rafa is exactly the opposite of Fed in game and temperament.I totally agree with the speculation. People say he didn't beat the best ! Had Rafa been beaten in the finals , the king would have been crowned more willingly. But does it matter for now ? I think he has the cup in his kitty and 14 to his name and history written and that's what matters as of now.I know Rafa is currently the best.But will he be able to equal Rog's records ? He is already plagued by injuries and rumors are doing the rounds that he might pull out of Wimbledon 2009.Tennis is not just about the game.Its about fitness , temperament , poise and grace.And Roger embodies all.
The man's shyness does not escape you.An idiot tried to put a cap on him and a Barc flag on court during last Sunday's finals.He just shied away.The RG official website wrote a very interesting line- The idiot should have tried that on Marat Safin !! :D ...He wouldn't have escaped without a whack.But Roger just tried to pull away.He is a darling with the French crowd because of his game and grace.I loved Soderling's candid interview after the finals.The press asked him how did he feel about the match? He said -I say after every match played with Roger that I played a very bad match.But now this has been 10 times in a row.I think Roger makes me play bad. Asked about Nadal and Roger both being his opponent , he said I beat Nadal since I understood his game.But Roger was way too good.He was fast and accurate and I had no chance!
I hope for the time being speculations would be put to rest since we heard it from the best person to judge at the moment.Let the guy bask in his glory.He is already in good shape and is also going to be a father this summer.
Its good to see nice guys finish first.Its about time.

~A, Federer Fan