Who will be the first American to beat Roger Federer?

[Sherlock 117]

With Roddick playing well it seems and Federer perhaps not 100%, it is possible this question will be answered soon, or not.

I'm sure Federer will lose to some American, at some point in time, and I just want to know who you think will be the one to finally break through. Somebody asked me this question a week ago and I thought it sounded kind of interesting.

[Sherlock 117]

I just really like Donald Young. He's about to break into the top 100, and should be able to start rising in the rankings rapidly, based on what I've seen of him.

Barring Andy Roddick doing it, which I also seriously considered saying, or Sam Querrey improving a lot in the next year or so, I think Young will rise in talent just about the time Federer is falling, and he will have the best chance of beating the guy.

[Rob ITST]

Pete Sampras. They're playing 3 exibitions after the Masters and I think Federer will let him win one.

[SundanceKid]

no one you have mentioned here will do it.

but just take a look to this guy here. he will get it.

http://video.google.de/videoplay?docid=-670776875740091681&q=jan+silva&total=43&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=5

[Ir0kuM4t4]

I can't believe it!!!! Sunny, my father's coach talked to him about this kid just today! What a coincidence!

[SundanceKid]

i think he traveld to france now for a long time to have better conditiones.
never seen such a young player playing this top spin forehand move automatically. it seems, he already lives tennis.

[jayl0ve]

The only one who even stands a chance is Roddick. I agree Donald Young is super-talented, but it will be a while before he can beat Federer.

[Elargento]

i don't think there is an american player at the moment playing well enough to beat roger, perhaps roddick on a good day but who knows.

[Bowler2151]

I think Roddick can beat him if he has a really good day and Federer hasnt been playing his best in the past month so Roddick might have a chance in the Masters Cup

[Q. Reese]

Roddick.

If Blake were to do this, he would have to bring his thinking-cap with him on the court!!

[oDEVLISHo]

Roddick beat davydenko big deal if i gave davydenko enough money i could beat him too. Roddick played well but im not jumping on that Roger is past it band wagon, he will be more pumped than ever to win his next two matches, then its on to the semis!

[PahelJDilla]

Roddick beat davydenko big deal if i gave davydenko enough money i could beat him too.

[mcfed]

Roddick beat davydenko big deal if i gave davydenko enough money i could beat him too.

loool, great point.

[Ir0kuM4t4]

This is a bit out of subject. But just to continue another poll. I must say sorry. I said Ferrer and Roddick seemed to me without the level to play on the Masters Cup but I must say sorry. Roddick impressed me. His backhand is much better and he played very consisten, with patience waiting for the opportunities to win the points. Ferrer just won to Nadal and I don't think Nadal played bad, simply Ferrer was playing really well. Long balls, extremely powerful and amazingly consistent.
Federer lost to Gonzalez so maybe we can see Fernando or David holding the trophy.

[Xii0N]

no one you have mentioned here will do it.

but just take a look to this guy here. he will get it.

http://video.google.de/videoplay?docid=-670776875740091681&q=jan+silva&total=43&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=5

There was me thinking that was Chris until I saw how good he was!

On a serious note: I don't think he will ever beat Federer because by the time he is on tour Federer will be retired. There is a very good chance that he will be on tour though since he is amazing! Potential top 10 player I would say but time will tell.