CAMELOT FANTASIES

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-rare-australian-french-double-163200827--ten.html

What makes 2014 so exceptional is that Novak Djokovic and Rafael could likely be considered co-favorites to actually lift both the Australian and French trophies in 2014.

Rafael Nadal recently completed an undefeated sweep of the 2013 American hard-court summer season that concluded with a title at the US Open. Should he remain injury-free through the start of the 2014 Australian Open, he will be itching to extend this run with another Grand Slam title on cement.

If he were to prevail in Melbourne, Nadal would be in an amazing position to cap off the double on what has essentially become his home court in Paris.

Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, has been dominant Down Under. Having won the Australian Open for a record third-consecutive time in 2013, Novak will undoubtedly throw everything he has at defending his turf. His past success in Australia, including against Nadal in the 2012 final, should bolster his confidence immensely.

If Novak were to take home a record fifth overall title at the Australian Open in 2014, he could potentially ride that wave of confidence through to the trophy ceremony in France. Djokovic has closed the talent gap against Nadal on clay in recent years, culminating with their nail-biting five-set semifinal last year.
As an added twist, each player has every reason to covet the other's title more than his own. Djokovic is still fighting to claim the career Grand Slam and is missing only the French Open for a full set.

How many more days now?

I can't wait either.

Rafa seems to be up for the challenge.

He doesn't usually talk this way, but he acknowledged that the courts are good for him, too.

That's almost equivalent to saying "bring it on" in RafaSpeak!