it was Roger Federer who won his first-ever French Open title this past weekend.

Federer, still only 27 years of age, is now tied with Pete Sampras for the all-time men's record in major titles with 14, and became only the sixth man in the history of the sport to capture the career Grand Slam, joining legends Fred Perry, Don Budge, Rod Laver, Roy Emerson and Andre Agassi.

Sampras needed 52 Grand Slam events to win his 14 majors, while Federer required only 40. Federer also tied Ivan Lendl's record of appearing in 19 Grand Slam finals (14-5) and has performed in 15 of the last 16 major championship matches.

Federer also ran his streak of winning at least one major title to seven years, which includes three occasions that have seen him corral three of the four majors in one campaign.

The masterful Federer is the reigning five-time US Open champion and has reached the last five Grand Slam finals, going 2-3. The three losses came at the hands of his great rival, Rafael Nadal.