Wow, you have really taken this new Fed on board. I like your optimism. "One of the next 2." Even with 5 wins you consider him "underachieving" at the USO. Spoken like a true Fed fan.
I don't think it's a news flash that Rafa's knees hurt. That's a chronic condition. But he's been saying for ages that they are manageable, feeling OK, and I'm hoping that's where he is.That's the clip that Carol posted. I didn't find anything on the internet about Rafa having a knee problem. In fact, Rafa stated recently [during the FO] that he hasn't had any knee problems since 2014 [or 2015].
On another site, a fan asked if it's true that Rafa may have a knee injury. Maybe he heard McEnroe.
I'll start worrying if Rafa holds an unscheduled presser.
News flash? LOL
I'm really just speaking in general terms. Same as you, I found no reports. I'm going with @kskate2's assessment of P-Mac's trolling of Rafa's knee.
I hope don't see any report and Patrick has to eat his own words!
I was just having a good laugh about your "news flash" sentence. I found it hysterical.:lulz2:
Um, but it did, which, my point is, was hard on the tournament. I already said he owes the most to his own career, and clearly I like him more than you do. But can you not see that most of us are wondering how he couldn't come to this decision on Thursday? Personally, I hope that Rafa and Roger finally meet at the USO, and I don't care if it's the SF. But this is my home-town tourney, and it would have generated a lot more interest if they were on opposite sides. There's no telling that either or both will make the SF/F, but...still. I think you can see the difference.
In that point I agree with you. First I don't see so big deal with Muzz withdrawn, he probably felt well until he started to feel some pain but unfortunately after the draw was done. And same with Roger-Rafa match-up and not because I expect a win by Roger but because I hope to watch a very different Nadal than these last tournaments, to see him in the final and to win it doesn't matter against how, Roger or Perico el de los Palotes
Thanks GSM, but I'm a pessimist. I don't expect either F3 or Dr.Y to get past R2, if that.
I don't think that Murray sabotaged the USO or even ruined it. I'm sure you can read, if you care to, so I won't repeat my points. I know you mis-typed, but by waiting until Saturday to withdraw, I think that Murray came to a not entirely surprising decision 36-48 hours too late for what would have been better for all concerned. That said, it'll still be fun.
The same that Robredo had a crack at Roger? I remember the fireworks at USO by Tommy sometime ego....
I think Fabio has a solid shot at getting to Rafa, but I don't think he'll take him out. This isn't 2015. But Fognini does seem sturdier to me than in the past.
