Greetings Castlesians,
We've been enjoying the summer here and have had many little trips when we get the chance, so not too much time for tennis talk lately.
I did notice on MTF that another Nadal fan, the irrepressible trolling comedian TopSpinDoctor, is in the permaban process. He was banned on his birthday 7/25 and he gets one chance to return to action on his next birthday. I believe if after he returns, he commits another violation, he will get permanently banned.
How did he get banned on his birthday? He was probably defending himself after being attacked left and right by the usual brainless, boneless, boorish, bickering bunch of buffoons who live their lives at the toxic waste dump. Unfortunately, their kind lives and thrives on every forum that gets popular or looks like it is about to get popular (e.g. T4U).
TopSpinDoctor actually has an excellent knowledge of tennis when he is being serious. But at MTF he was rarely serious in recent times, especially after hitting the bottle. Be on the lookout for him.
As for Rafael Nadal, rumors have it that he will play in Montreal, but that if he goes deep in the tournament, he may skip Cincinnati. I think that would be a good move. It looks like his rest since Wimbledon is paying benefits.
It looks like his knee is better based on this frolicking on his boat.
Rafa playing football over the water
Backhand practice in Manacor - look no tape on the knees!
When I get a bit more time, I'll update you more with other players and tournament news and analysis.
Respectfully,
masterclass
