CAMELOT FANTASIES

Quote from: Clay Death on January 18, 2014, 08:54:33 am

the mighty Spaniards just keep coming. what a tennis nation they have become.

You have a thing for the Spaniards no doubt. I have seen it with most Nadal fans. Because they like Rafa, they tend to like all the other Spaniards (there are some Murray fans who are just like that - they like Rafa so they like all the other Spaniards). On the surface, there's nothing wrong with it but the logic just fails me. I mean I like Murray but doesn't mean I am going to like all the other British players. Same goes with Sampras. In fact, I was never a fan of Agassi and sometimes, he'd turn me off big time. Was never a fan of Roddick either because I didn't enjoy his game but loved his work ethic and how serious he was about his game.

But in general, I like all my fellow Canadians, Americans, Spaniards, Indians, British people - you name it, I like'em all. I hate putting one country above others. There's a certain bias to it that I dislike a great deal. I guess what I am pointing out is that, the game should come on top than the nationality since this is strictly an individual game. The primary reason for me to like Murray is the fact that, I like his game and the versatility of it. Secondary for me is the person he is and he's a wonderful human being.

Actually it's the same with Federer fans too. They all like Wawrinka because, like Federer, he's also Swiss. lol well, anyway.

Quote from: Clay Death on January 18, 2014, 12:49:41 am

I only saw the breaker between dimitrov and milos.


milos had his chances to snatch that breaker. he simply got a little tight.


good win for dimitrov as he is in the last 16 at a major for the first time ever.

so he is making a little history for himself and for his country.

Yeah, I am happy for him, after the fact. It's nice to see him get through over Raonic who has more experience in the big moments.

It was just watching his celebration after the second set, I believe, reminded me of Novak and I was thinking, "oh no, not again."

Quote from: Clay Death on January 17, 2014, 11:50:32 pm

dimitrov has done it.

milos got a tiny bit tight in the breaker and it cost him.

dimitrov had around 45 winners and just 11-12 errors. just an amazing performance from dimtirov.

congrats to him and his fans.

See, this is something I don't get. Milos is the better server so by rule he should be very happy to force a TB, because it always favours the bigger server but not so much in this case. As much as he likes Sampras, he definitely doesn't have the mentality Sampras had. I mean by this time at this age, Sampras the King of tennis was already smoking the competition and against multiple Slammers. Ho hum

I love the Spaniards too, and although it may appear that way, it's not based on them being Spanish. I've always liked the Spanish players, because to me, most of them have heart and flair, whereas the French only have flair. I like some of the French players too, but find they don't have the mental tenacity that attracts me. I like Paire, loved Grosjean and Clement, but Monfils and Tsonga are too showy for me.

But, Ferrero, Corettja, Costa, and Arantxa were some of my faves before Rafa emerged on the tour. I like the way they go about their work without trying to draw attention to themselves. It's like the tennis is primary, not fame or image.

I also enjoy watching Feliciano, Verdasco, and some others whose names escape me. They just don't win as much so there's not much to talk about with them. Moya didn't appeal to me though. He was OK, but kind of bland IMO. 

Pete, Serena, and Lindsay are the only American players that I like. I'm not fond of their brash, cocky ways. I couldn't stand Agassi, OMG!

I also tend to like the Argentinians, not del Po though. He's OK, but he doesn't make me feel anything, even when he's playing his best. I like Monaco, Canas,

Quote from: thetruth on January 18, 2014, 12:31:39 am

Oh Feli, Feli, Feli,

You cut your hair in vain.

(Referencing his comments that he cut his hair for his match with Murray as a way of doing something different.

Feli has so many talents, but after all these years still doesn't know how to use them.

I'm still behind, but was hoping (I'll see in a minute) Raonic could take it. Didn't like the way Dmitrov was acting after winning his second set. Mr. Sharapova.

I feel for Feli too because I think he's got a great game - the best game from the current Spaniards bunch including Rafa, but alas, neither does he know how to be consistent and execute his game, nor does he have the mentality that of a Champion, say, Rafa. That separates the two big time.

As to Dimitrov's act after winning the 2nd set vs Raonic, I too noticed it but not just here. He's been doing that since the start of the tournament and I must be honest, it has turned me a bit off. I feel he's celebrating a bit much all of a sudden and in the way Sharapova does, so she seems like the one who's influencing all this sudden change of behaviour in Dimitrov.

I do like Feli, and while I think he's talented, he's not much of a tactician. As far as talent, I would take Verdasco over Feli, another one who can't seem to put it all together. But, I definitely don't think either are more talented than Nadal. Nadal is special, so special. Never been another player that plays like him. He's inimitable. To me, that's talent.

I guess I'm bored of the knock offs. I wanted to see something new and original and that's what I get with Nadal.

TBH, I don't watch Dmitrov unless he's playing one of the Big 4, so I was surprised to see him perform this way. I watched him a bit when he first started getting noticed and so this behavior seemed foreign to me.

Didn't recognize the Sharapova link, but it's not a good look for me.

emma you are 100% spot on about general CETSVids: he is the kindest soul and the most thoughtful soul.


he does so much for Camelot and he does it as a service to the tennis world and he does it because of the unparalleled goodness in his heart.


we can never ever repay his debt to Camelot.

Federer vs Tsonga confrontation is here:


who is going to snatch this match?




 

you are the best lady TT. 1000 posts will be no problem for you at all.


go for it. all of Camelot is at your disposal.




by the way stay tuned for some cool rafa images.

order of play for day #8 is here:


http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/schedule13.html


Federer vs tsonga will be the night match.

what a day for ana ivanovic:

andy has the afternoon match as well. I cant see andy having any problems with stehpane robert of france.


dimtrov plays roberto bautista agut. this one should be interesting too. this is the guy who managed to derail del potro.