Federer Seeks 14...

In about 45 minutes, Roger Federer will attempt to equal Pete Sampras' all-time record of 14 career grand slam titles.

My feeling is Federer in 4 today, but it's certainly been a tough tournament for him - and Robin Soderling is so focused he's almost possessed. Aside from playing the best tennis of his career, Soderling has shown he won't be rattled by the pressures and attention of a major final - he already said that making it to his first semifinal was emotionally a lot easier and less distracting than he expected, and that shouldn't change now.  He also has the added advantage of having defeated Nadal at Roland Garros - something he holds not only over Federer, but over every other player in the world.  He could face anyone today and know he has what he needs to win. 

The general vibe here is as though everyone on the grounds is holding their breath...definitely a little quieter than you'd expect. A year ago I would have said Federer wins it easily, but nobody seems to be of that opinion today.