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Yep, that was an eagle for Oosthuizen today! He’s now in a 3 way tie for the lead. (I only follow golf occasionally but today was one of those occasions. Kept thinking about Rafa though. :-))

Lessee, four youngish guys: two Russians, a German and a Greek, all of whom panic at the sight of a slam trophy in the arena. Then there’s that aging Serb, more than a little temperamental but quite capable. And […]

I’d love to see Andy win but…Berretini’s big serve and forehand on grass? Formidable to overcome.

I saw some of Feli’s last match. His serve was working well, but his once fearsome forehand looked like a […]

Have you noticed it’s been a long time since Djokovic was anything but reasonably well-behaved during and after a match with Rafa? He seems to save his histrionics and injury time-outs for other players.

At 3-4 in the 3rd Rafa turned on god mode. Was awesome to see and feel. Great to know he can still do that when he has to!

I think I’ll wait to see Fed play Halle on grass before forming any opinion. He’s two years older than the last time we saw him there. He looked great at RG, considering, and obviously his fighting spirit, […]

Sorry for the fans getting booted out of the night match because of the curfew. They had to take the players off the court to get the fans to leave!

I’m just hoping Rafa gets through the Djoker, assuming ND does indeed get through Berretini. After that, bring it on!

I can testify that nerves do not get better with age. Otoh, Rafa has always had to deal with his nerves in big matches, at least since I started watching him at Wimbly 08. He’s always come out on top, […]

Seriously! That kiddo needs a lesson on behaving like a grown up if you’re going to play with the grown ups.

Really? What was the h2h between Rafa and The Sod again?

Ricky, dear, the attached poll is apparently for the Rome final?

Anyway, I think it’ll be Tsitsi in 4. He’s looking really strong. Of course his draw was in the easy side.

Ricky, dear, the attached poll is apparently for the Rome final?

And in that “usually” lies the fascination.

Heh. Bathroom breaks after losing a set have become part of tennis strategy. You regroup and your hot opponent cools down. At least he didn’t take a “shower” a la Nishikori.

Kiddo has taken a whooping in the […]

Musetti now up a break in the 2nd set! And Shortman is dismantling Struff Is Not Enuff.

My money is still on Djoker but he just may have to go 5… Musetti will tighten up once he thinks he really can win and […]

Trolls, sweetie. Don’t feed them. 🙂

Agree. Nice to see you here, Hawkeye.

Good decision imo. Fed has nothing to gain and much to risk by playing another tough match.

Lol, Med’s discovered his “inner love for clay”. Or maybe his inner love for slams.