CAMELOT FANTASIES

One thing that is not worth reading at any given point is when a fan gives his/her opinion on their favourite players. They are, at least most of the time, heavily biased, over the top and blind. For example, a Murray fan giving his/her opinion on Murray, or Federer fan on Federer or Nadal fan Nadal and so on. There are exceptions of course but they are rare.

Here's an example I found yesterday. It's by Clayqueen at TW:

"The biggest myth in tennis is that Federer is talented. Talent cannot be measured in a weak era. Up against Nadal, Djokovic and Murray, Federer is the least talented.

Nadal is the most versatile and talented player in decades, probably ever. Even the players acknowledge this."

I much prefer not to waste my time on these types of posts and tend to scroll past as quickly as possible. In fact, when you come across such a post, you also form an opinion about the poster as well and make yourself note as to not to pay any attention to any posts made by this particular poster. Clayqueen is just an example here of course.

Basically any post made by posters on their favourite surface or favourite players should be heavily avoided. At least I try my best to avoid it. Same goes for posts filled with hatred rather than a dose of objectivity and some facts perhaps.

But of course objectivity along with some facts are a rare find - mainly  because, they lack consistency as all other extreme emotions such as jealousy, hatred, greed etc. tend to take place first and anything else comes last, especially after a bad loss. Objectivity and perspectives tend to take a backseat. Almost no fan is above it. But I suppose that's what sports are all about these days anyway.