Oh, whew, because I was hoping it hadn't gotten that bad. Plus, he's only got two.Hopefully not! I was thinking more like, when he finally loses a match we’ll mention the injured hoof
Good article.. thanks Sis Moxie.. My thoughts were we got a stay of execution by winning AO, winning Acapulco was a another gift from the tennis Gods. Playing IW means that Rafa has mortgage his tennis soul with Satin (Putin .. pretty much the same). I wanted him to win either MC Barcy or Rome before RG. We know he is gonna have to face Novak and Thiem at RG to win the title. I not an overly religious guy, but I dont like make a pact with the devil.
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I would not be factoring Thiem at RG he hasnt played for over 10 months.
You will see when guys like Dominic and Roger are healthy, they will begin beating these current leaders near the top of the tour..I guess the optimal word is "when"
Come on Dominic also stated after his USO win it took toll on him mentally to me he hasnt been the same player ever since?
Roger will beat eggs, that’s the extent of it. He’s gonna be almost 41 when he returns. He won’t have played meaningful tennis in two years. He’ll be a notch on the bedpost for youngsters, whose grandparents will frown. He’ll have to get two wild cards for every tournament: one for the warm up, and another for the match. To make money at these tournaments, he’ll also sit in the commentary box for own matches, with ex-pros who are ten years younger than him. He’ll have a hot water bottle on his lap at the change of ends, and a glass of warm milk. He’ll be handing out small change to ballkids and saying, go buy yourself a lollipop. He’ll be annoyed by women umpires, “back in my day…”
Hopefully Rafa doesn’t suddenly feel his age in the next match, but I you’re right about his serve, he’s doing really great on the first serve. It’ll likely be Rublev in the final, The one Russian who’s seemingly unaffected in his tennis by the war.
What did you think about the match yesterday? Nick's tennis was sublime. I think Rafa truly respects how talented Nick is.Hopefully Rafa doesn’t suddenly feel his age in the next match, but I you’re right about his serve, he’s doing really great on the first serve. It’ll likely be Rublev in the final, The one Russian who’s seemingly unaffected in his tennis by the war.
Two more matches - then rest!
It was quality, wasn’t it? Sometimes Nick blasted forehands with savage Del Potro power. He’s become a bore with his drop shot serves. Rafa chased one down and it was a bit cringe. As an idea, that shot is generally a tender little white flag being waved. But Nick’s talent was never in doubt, and it’s always great to see him fight on court. I actually think if he got a Sampras in his corner he’d be a contender for a couple of years.
Dude, good post but what about your boy AP .My plans is still to go to MC. I would be crushed if I come that far away from home to see Rafa and he is back in Spain. Come on Dude , have a heart. Jajaja
Good for you, I hope he plays there now. Enjoy the trip! You might even see the Buddhist of Monte Carlo in his natural habitat. Sounds like a great trip - you going anywhere else while you’re over?
