I missed the first set because I converted the time wrongly, but from what I have heard he was not playing too good, but not bad either. Yes I know, cryptic. Basically the scoreline did not reflect the match. The first set was a breakfest, but the second, from what I've seen, is so-so.
The thing about Rafa that I have noticed is that when he goes against players that say, has skills amounting to 4 on the richter scale, he brings out a 4 himself, maybe a 4.5. But when he's facing Federer or Ginge or Nole, he brings out the big guns, 11 on the richter scale. Have I confused you enough for the day? Good.
Other results so far during this crazy day:
[4] A Murray (GBR) d [Q] F Fognini (ITA) 76(11) 64
[8] N Davydenko (RUS) d [12] D Nalbandian (ARG) 64 57 63
[WC] I Ljubicic (CRO) d S Bolelli (ITA) 75 76(2)
Oh Ginge, I wish I could quit you.
Ginge had a thriller tie break yesterday against Clown (Fognini), and there was F-bombs all over the court. It was kinda awesome actually. The second set, Foggy was up 3-1 before I gave Ginge the second kiss of life in 2 days (bothersome man) and he won it 64.
Who was surprised that Roger lost? No, not me. Wawa played great against Rafa in Miami and Roger has a wonky back and his decision to play was very rushed and reeks of lack of preparation, and dare I say, a little panic that Ginge/Nole will be inching closer to his ranking? I personally don't think Roger needs to care where he is in the ranks, but he does sound like a man who cares. He also didn't seem quite surprised to lose, if we read his presser. I think I'm quite happy with that, that the loss doesn't bother him too much. He needs to gas it up during slams and nothing else for all I care. Get that number 14, Roger.
BTW, if I may, he's looking DILF hot here.
Right now Nandole is in a 3 setter. 62, 46, 42 for Smurfy. I'm kinda liking him more since he found his head (worst pun ever) at Miami.
After Nandole finishes, Beck vs Wawa will commence, and then we'll get our second fix of Rafa. He's going against Ljubicic who beat Beau Bolelli earlier. Ginge is going against Kolya right after that. Just working out the schedule is wearing me out. But everyone's playing quite well.
A great quote from a friend:
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