CAMELOT FANTASIES

Congrats to Flavia Pennetta, a wonderful young lady, loved by all the women on the tour, and a great champion. How awesome to win her first major, retire, and ride off into the sunset. A hard earned and deserved victory as she beat Kvitova, Stosur, and Halep to get into the championship.

Whatever is meant, will be. Go Flavia.

Well said Lady TT and general hercules.  I would add to what you said general about mental discipline.  I think Roberta's doubles play in slam finals gave her the mental experience to keep her from being too nervous and the all court play to win against someone like Serena.
For too long the WTA has been missing players that play top level all court tennis with variety like a Hingis or Henin, so it's good to see.

Very emotional last two days for the older players, Serena, Roberta, and Flavia.
Roberta Vinci beating Serena in the semis was incredible for her.  She won a lot of fans with her honest and humble joy.
Then both Vinci and Penneta had to play the next day in the final, and gave it their best and comrades to the end, and Flavia wins,and announces her retirement, riding off into the sunset as you said.

I'm not sure if it is what he wants, but this is similar to what I would like for Rafa, or for that matter Roger.
To win his 10th Roland Garros against a top player and then ride off into the sunset. 
He's done more than anyone on the planet in the history of the sport there. 

I think Federer winning a historic 8th Wimbledon would be another career ending moment.

But today it's the US Open Men's Final.
Who snatches it?

If it goes 5 sets, I'm leaning to Djokovic because he is just the fittest player on the planet, otherwise, I think Federer can snatch it if he continues his play of late. His serve has been immense, and his defense, when needed, has been superb.  You don't win tiebreakers against Johnny Isnahhh 7-0 without a great return and good defense.

Respectfully,
masterclass