CAMELOT FANTASIES

I think he has had a great career and has gotten more out of it than he ever expected, more than I expected too. Personally, I think he should retire because in his heart of hearts I think that's what he wants to do, but the expectations surrounding him are too great and the expectations are not his own, but those of others, which is why I think he is so conflicted.

In the world's view he is supposed to continue to fight, to strive, to better others, to lengthen his legacy yada, yada, yada, but we are dealing with two different personas; Rafa the tennis player and Rafael, the man. Rafael the man wants out and probably when he was off last year did not want to return at all. I think he would have been content to hang up his tennis racket and further his own desires which are to live a simple life, work on his foundation and have a family; simple pleasures that many people cannot understand in their quest for personal greatness. 

People make a big deal out of things that aren't even important. I don't get it to be honest. I see people living in big mansions and their houses look like museums and not homes and I'm intrigued as to why anyone wants to live that way, in spaces that are too big too enjoy, or have so much money that they can't responsibly spend in their life in their lifetimes It all seems to so stupid to me.

At what point are people content or is that meter never filled?

If I was Rafa I would retire because I think he has reached the point of diminishing returns where this is no longer what he wants; as evidenced by his actions. I would ride off into the sunset and enjoy the fruits of my labor because sometimes you reach a state of perfect contentment within yourself and external goals no longer inspire you.

It's up to him if he wants to continue on this treadmill, but for what? To be gain an elusive title? acclaim from others? What exactly is he supposed to be striving for? The record books change all the time and no one is held in perpetuity no matter how they chase it.