Roger Federer, ever so old

Super Swiss tennis star could not win more Grand Slam titles in the future continuous pressure from Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.

Federer upset Nadal in the semi-final defeat.

Australian Open 2012 has just ended with a deserved victory in the men's singles Djokovic. After all, the greatest impression for tennis fans as the final lasted 5 hours 53 minutes between Nadal and Djokovic, not Federer's progress. Experts even suggest that this is the best match in history.
While the two young players to convince the viewer with dramatic performances, Federer had to halt Nadal in the semifinal before losing 7-6, 2-6, 6-7, 4-6. Failure measurement shields "express train" has not won another round 2-year Grand Slam.
With 16 titles, Federer Grand Slam is still king in the expansion era, more than 2 titles than Pete Sampras who was second. But many people said he would never pass two players and will be placed on the three best players in the world.
Djokovic, Nadal and Murray - three players ranked 1, 2, and 4 - is the age of 24, 25. In recent years all three showed continuous progress on all aspects of field experience. Tennis is a sport should prioritize youth age 30 of Federer was considered "old" and not far from retirement date.
There are no signs that Federer will regain the old glory. Djokovic is still unbeaten. If you win the upcoming French Open tennis world number one will have the title for the fourth consecutive Grand Slam, leveled achievement in 1969 by the legendary Rod Laver.
Nadal also no sign of power down, not just win this competition to all competitors that seem to never get tired even in the match lasted 6 hours with Djokovic. Of achievement for Nadal to Federer also impressive, winning 8, losing two in a Grand Slam.
Another reason that Federer can hardly be crowned again play of Nadal engraved crystal. When meeting with Spanish tennis player, "express train" typically do not run the game. Nadal habit to use the blow-handed the ball to the backcourt and makes the imbalance.
Hard to beat two ranked opponents on, Federer was facing the risk of losing third place in the Murray continuous improvement under the guidance of new coach Ivan Lendl - the star had eight Grand Slam championships. Murray's progress has been made clear in the semi-final with Djokovic. Scottish tennis champions narrowly defeated, forcing the match ended Thursday in set with the score just 7-5 final. If you continue to play well today, Murray will take place can be of Federer in the near future and even Grand Slam champion first.
Not only have pressure from Nadal, Djokovic and Murray, Federer also faces threats from Juan Martin del Potro, just 23 players, but Federer to beat U.S. Open champion (2009).
Federer may be the best player in his generation or best of all time. But about 4-5 years compared to the leading contender is now a major problem. They are faster, stronger and more games while Federer can not go far.