CAMELOT FANTASIES

Hola peeps. Just driving by to say a quick hello. Been crazy busy since my last visit here and am very busy today too. I have guests coming this evening so I'll have to get on with cooking in about an hour or so.

Must admit, didn't get to see any tennis until today. Gulbis vs Nishi was just too yammy and the fact that, the match happened early in the morning on a Saturday really helped my schedule. But I only saw the 2nd set as I was in bed until 8am I think. Far too many errors and a bit of a ploy there from Gulbis, but nothing distracted Nishi as he continued to play solid tennis. I was a bit disappointed with the result but only because I wanted this to be far more competitive given the caliber of players they are and the way they both made this far in this tourny. But Gulbis looked clueless out there against Nishs. First time meeting for both so I get that but still, in the 2nd set, Gulbis should have figured Nishi out.

I am still very happy with the result regardless as I like both players immensely but would have liked it a bit more competitive. I do think Gulbis would be very keen on beating Nishi next time as he found today's challenge quite mind boggling and he tends to love it. He loves a challenge. Like Dolgo, Nishi too can be very unpredictable.

So I'll catch you guys tomorrow in full force as I'll finally have some freetime to post.

Oh and I am very sorry about Nadal, herc. It seems he's very tired and lacks confident but at the same time, things are just plain weird with both Nadal and Nole and just before RG. Well, anyway, I guess we'll find out at year end what was all that about.

I must mention, judging by some highlights, Almagro played an excellent match especially in the 3rd set. He was in the zone. Given that he had a history of choking against Nadal so many times in the past and at times, coming even close and then folding again, that was one mighty performance from him. But one time it's going to work out, one time you gotta believe, one time it's your day. Even a dog has its day they say.

Having said that, I don't think Almagro will be all that good today and may even lose. I do think Nishi will take this title. He seems very focused; plus, he's come as far as the final and he is supremely confidentl and isn't intimidated by any player on tour.