CAMELOT FANTASIES

I watched parts of Andy vs Andujar match and none of last night's match.

You are right about one thing Anikh. Since Andy's natural game is not that of an aggressive one, after a long break, it takes him time to make that passive to aggressive transition again. This is only due to lack of confidence - at least initially. But this is actually a very common problem for all the aggressive players as well, but the difference is, they stay aggressive regardless even when they lack confidence, because it's their natural style. However, they make a ton of errors while trying to build the confidence back into the game. Now one can say, passive game is not all that attractive but I find an aggressive game that is very prone to errors is just as much unattractive.

Totally agree, Emma. I cannot stand watching an error strewn match.

Not very smart tennis, IMO.

This court is blue within blue...within blue....within blue ...within blue within... and on top of that, Andy too is in blue. It's a blue menace.

Ha ha ha. You don't see the word menace very often.

I chickened out last night during the 2nd set but more importantly, I couldn't take the stress anymore given that I was feeling bad physically already. I must admit I didn't think Andy was going to win so very surprised by that. He was constantly getting overpowered by a player like Simon who very rarely is that aggressive. Also, Andy wasn't covering the court as well as he typically does and looked kind of out of sorts. He's really struggling a great deal to recover and I feel he's mentally not feeling it as much either even he really wants to get there where he left off. It's very sad to see Andy suffer this much since his return.

Anyway, I taped the match so at least I'll be able to watch it later. The best thing about HD Nextbox is that, I started taping from the middle of the match and yet, it taped the whole match and finished only after the coverage was over. Just love it and I have so much space. I can tape at least 5 different things simultaneously. 

Quote from: Emma on February 27, 2014, 06:47:34 pm

So who are you picking between Federer and Nole tomorrow? I guess most of Nadal fans will side with Federer but I will go with my man Nole.

I give the nod to Nole as well. If he wants to win Rafa Garros, it starts right here.

To be honest, I don't know why Nole advertising that he wants to win RG. It's a terrible strategy if anything. Putting unnecessary pressure on himself and drawing unnecessary attention. But I don't think he needs a win here since it's an hardcourt tournament. He'll just have to stay healthy and as fresh as possible and bring his best to RG. There's only one player standing on his way and that's Nadal though facing Federer there won't be as ideal since Federer likes a showdown where he's the underdog minus Nadal. 

Andy did it the hard way but it will serve him well in his next 2 matches.

morning emma. it is still cold as hell out here.


I am going to nearly freeze during my bike ride.

What's the temp over there this morning? Ours was -19.

I think it hit 36 degrees last night. it will start to warm up a little bit now but still too cold for a bike ride for me.

I guess I am ready for a warmer weather now.


it is just bitter cold over where you are. this has been a brutal winter.



I agree about anikh's super sig: it was only the first attempt. it can be streamlined a little bit. I also have to loo for better/higher resolution pictures.

that will make the sig look more crisp.

I think I am going to change my sig to a Murray one but I  need to find 5 pictures I like very much. I actually have an album of Andy (lol) so I'll choose a few pictures from there and will send it over to you. But you will keep my current sig saved so that I can use it later if I feel like it. What say you?