Roddick lost but won so many fans ...

It was just before start of the match, Mr. Amritraj was saying that Roddick has to play his life's best tennis to beat Federer. I think he really played his best but God thought he was an inch away, he really missed a whisker...
He fought like a Gladiator, a human machine which is not at all tiring after hitting the serves at 140+ mph. His forehand was as usual the best and he improved his backhand shots to a great extent. Played some good volley tennis, slicing the ball, was willing to take risks and was matching Federer in every shot.
Important thing is that he fought the fifth set from behind (he was serving second in the fifth set). And serving 14 games without allowing Federer to break his serve amid high tension and loud noise from the crowd is a true fighting spirit. Federer could not able to break his serve for 31 consecutive games whereas Roddick broke Federer's serve twice in the match. I agree he lost the serve at the crucial juncture but as Federer mentioned Tennis is really a crazy game, on a day even if you are playing the best tennis one mistake can cost you the match, that is what exactly happened with the Roddick.
Of course i would say he faltered in 2 instances, one is in the second set tie breaker and the last game which he lost.
And what was very emotional to see was the way he was controlling his emotions at post-match presentation. Hey Roddick you may lost this match but you really won so many hearts and fans. All the best for the US Open.....