CAMELOT FANTASIES

Rafa will rise again. he will get the urge to dominate again. he is not that old.

he will do some deep soul searching this season and try to figure out what he really wants to do and achieve going forward.

he is a bright fellow. he knows what has to be done to get near the top again.

I think he is going to want to return a lot stronger next year.

Rafa may look at Serena and Federer and find all the motivation he needs.

i am just speculating here. lets hope i am right.

Of course you're right. Rafa is very talented, but many people miss that because of his unique style. People are quick to assign talent based on how someone physically looks as they play. The true definition of talent is:

1. a special natural ability or aptitude:

2. a capacity for achievement or success; ability:

Rafa fits the bill. Everyone on the tour is talented. The average Joe cannot walk onto the ATP tour and compete at this high level.

Me? I've been wondering when Rafa would hit the wall. We have to remember that he has been going non-stop since he was 19 years old. That's a lot of time and a lot of mileage. First he had to battle with Federer, then Djokovic, and possibly Murray from the way things look.

So to me, it's reasonable that he would be tired, unfocused, and in need of emotional rest. Does this mean he's done? Not by a long shot. Rafa will find the necessary strength, focus, and motivation. I am 100% sure of that.