Sitting only two strokes behind a couple of tour rookies, you had to have a creeping suspicion that Tiger Woods would prevail at the Buick Invitational. On Sunday afternoon he turned the two stroke deficit in to a victory by the same margin to give him 7 consecutive tour victories. As he continued his dominance stateside, Swiss tennis sensation Roger Federer stated his case for world's best athlete on the other side of the globe. Federer defeated Chilean Anthony Gonzalez in straight sets to win the Australian Open for his 10th career Grand Slam victory. More impressively, Federer did not drop a single set en route to the championship. The two champions have formed a friendly rivalry with a continued focus on raising the standard for greatness. With their titles on Sunday, the debate rages on over who excels at their respective sport at a higher level. Compelling cases can be made for both but, as difficult as it is to choose anyone over Tiger, Federer's opponents seem to have no chance of beating this guy right now.
Both athletes have accomplished unthinkable feats since turning pro. Neither has conceded the #1 ranking in their sport for several years, nor does it look like either will in the foreseeable future. Each of their professions have unique challenges that make their accomplishments stand out. For Tiger, the depth of the field in golf is unparalleled. At each tournament a new face can have a spectacular four days and compete in any event. He even started to develop a rival in fellow American Phil Mickelson. The tennis world seems to be lacking a true number two player. Rafael Nadal currently holds that distinction, but has only derailed Federer in the French. Many Americans hoped Andy Roddick's coaching change and improved play would give him a shot Down Under, but he proved no match for the world's number one. Federer is riding a career-high 36 match winning streak and does not appear to be slowing down. There's no questioning that Woods has been, and will continue to be, an uncomparable force in golf. However, Federer's incredible odds to complete the Grand Slam in 2007 gives him the slight edge.
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