US Open: Is Roger Federer really past his prime, and is Novak Djokovic for real?

Many critics and sports analysts believe Roger Federer is past his prime and is on his downfall into retirement.

It may seem like it's true since he's fallen two spots in the rankings, but it's not. He still has the great serve he had and the aggressiveness that allows him to attack the net ultimately making him unstoppable. He has lost a step since he's aging but doesn't mean anything for him, tennis players have to be in shape to play due to the long matches, the extreme amount of running, and the movement and strength needed to hit the ball and get to a certain spot on the court to hit the ball.

Roger Federer still has years to come to win more tournaments to continue his hall of fame career, and to try and build u his grand slam titles. He's only 30 years old and has a long time before he may consider retirement. People believe he's past his prime since he hasn't won a major since last year. He may be in a slump but he's not declining in talent. He still is going into the late rounds of tournaments, it's just he's not prepared as well as he was when he was number 1.

Is Novak Djokovic for real? Most definitely, the "Djuggernaut" has been a dominating force the whole season throughout his rise to fame. He's only lost three matches the entire year. Almost as good as John McEnroe's 82-3 season.

Although Djokovic hasn't been known for his dominance until 2011, i believe he has made a name for himself in the tennis world. He will be in the top 5 for years to come, and has already beaten top players such as Federer, Nadal, and Andy Murray more than once.

The problem that people believe will arise is that can he do it again the next year, or will he not be even close. Roger Federer had the same tag on him like Djokovic does. He had a breakout season but critics and analysts weren't sure whether he was a fell good story or if he was the next Pete Sampras. Well now critics are asking themselves the same thing with Djokovic. Will he be the next Roger Federer?

I can assure you right now he is most definitely for real. No question he is the best player in mens tennis at the moment and i believe he will continue his "rule" in the tennis world until he can be beaten. It won't be easy, but ask Roger Federer how he did it in the French Open finals.

These two alog with Rafeal Nadal are the future for tennis. They not only contain superstar talent, but they know how to use it and become the best.

Im Zack Smoelv reporting for Got Sports? Blog. You stay classy.