Author Topic: The Truth's Rant And Rave Show: Now In Progress (Read 66070 times)

thetruth · « **Reply #3255 on:** January 30, 2016, 12:12:02 am »

Quote from: Clay Death on January 29, 2016, 07:56:03 pm

Andy just has to believe in himself.

and play a very intelligent match.

I know. I hope he does. He's been so consistent over the years and he deserves to have another big win. I don't like the others catching up to him. He's had too many years of sustained excellence. I really hope he wins Sunday.

thetruth · « **Reply #3256 on:** January 30, 2016, 05:01:01 am »

Angelique Kerber Stuns Serena.

Congrats to Angie. She played the match of her life. I thought she would get nervous, but she pulled it out. A great win for Angelique. She is now a grand slam champion. Kudos to her.

britbox · « **Reply #3257 on:** January 30, 2016, 07:19:08 am »

The Truth,

A rollercoaster ride of a final. I didn't have a dog in the fight really, so usually pull for the underdog. I didn't really expect too much from the match - I thought Serena would win in straights and with relative comfort.

Angelique came out like a firecracker... Serena looked tight. Her serving was poor, she was overcooking what should have been routine shots and her net game was pretty poor.
Not to take anything away from Angie who defended superbly - one of the most incredible rallies (which she actually lost) near the end of the third set showed how much she really wanted this. At that time, despite losing the point I thought maybe it was destiny that her name was on trophy.

She had a "good luck" text from the great Steffi Graf, her idol and German compatriot before the match... I'm pretty sure she'll be getting another one post-match.

Well done Angelique Kerber, the new world #2. It's great to see first time slam winners, achieving their dreams and converting all that hard work throughout their career into a tangible place in history.

britbox · « **Reply #3258 on:** January 30, 2016, 07:20:18 am »

Sorry, I haven't been around much - been travelling and then getting a new website up at discuss.tennis

I see we've hit the Fantasy vibe around here. Looks good CD.

Clay Death · « **Reply #3259 on:** January 30, 2016, 08:41:52 am »

great to see you general Britbox.

that is going to be called the upset of a century: Serena was looking so dominant and so strong physically.

Congrats to Kerber and her fans.

EquineAnn · « **Reply #3260 on:** January 30, 2016, 09:01:38 am »

Did you go anywhere nice & have a good time, Britbox?

britbox · « **Reply #3261 on:** January 30, 2016, 04:55:55 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on January 30, 2016, 08:41:52 am

great to see you general Britbox.

that is going to be called the upset of a century: Serena was looking so dominant and so strong physically.

Congrats to Kerber and her fans.

I don't know if you watched the match CD, but Kerber really came to play... she was in it to win it. Serena was below par - looked tight and nervy. One of those matches where it's somebody's destiny - and Kerber seized the chance.

I still think Serena will win more slams but was pleased to see Kerber make the most of her chance. She prevents Serena tieing her idol Steffi Graf on 22 slams.

britbox · « **Reply #3262 on:** January 30, 2016, 04:57:05 pm »

Quote from: EquineAnn on January 30, 2016, 09:01:38 am

Did you go anywhere nice & have a good time, Britbox?

Back to the old country Ann (the UK) - pissed down with rain for the entire stay but good to catch up with family and friends. Glad to be back in Oz though - don't miss it other than some of the people.

EquineAnn · « **Reply #3263 on:** January 30, 2016, 05:18:15 pm »

That's great. There are some beautiful places here in Britain. The weather has been very bad in some places like the Lake District, Tadcaster, York & Leeds though. I've always lived in Britain but think I was born in the wrong part. I was born & have always lived in England but genealogically I'm more Scottish, I've got Scottish hair & ways & my heart's in Scotland. I'd love to live there. I love Australian birds. I've had cockatiels myself. They can be very noisy though. I'm glad you had a good time.

thetruth · « **Reply #3264 on:** January 31, 2016, 05:34:25 pm »

Quote from: britbox on January 30, 2016, 07:19:08 am

The Truth,

A rollercoaster ride of a final. I didn't have a dog in the fight really, so usually pull for the underdog. I didn't really expect too much from the match - I thought Serena would win in straights and with relative comfort.

Angelique came out like a firecracker... Serena looked tight. Her serving was poor, she was overcooking what should have been routine shots and her net game was pretty poor.
Not to take anything away from Angie who defended superbly - one of the most incredible rallies (which she actually lost) near the end of the third set showed how much she really wanted this. At that time, despite losing the point I thought maybe it was destiny that her name was on trophy.

She had a "good luck" text from the great Steffi Graf, her idol and German compatriot before the match... I'm pretty sure she'll be getting another one post-match.

Well done Angelique Kerber, the new world #2. It's great to see first time slam winners, achieving their dreams and converting all that hard work throughout their career into a tangible place in history.

Serena is actually my all time favorite player for the women, and Rafa for the men, but she's got 21, she's not starving for trophies. I like Angie too because she always gives it her all. When I think of professional tennis players I think of all of them having a dream to be #1 and raising a major trophy so I'm OK with surprise winners. Your last sentence says it best.

It's also the best thing about sports which is that it's unpredictable. I don't think you can analyze why something happens or doesn't happen. Everything happens the way it's supposed to, just like in life.

I don't get into the need for status through trophies. I select my

thetruth · « **Reply #3265 on:** January 31, 2016, 05:35:54 pm »

Quote from: britbox on January 30, 2016, 07:20:18 am

Sorry, I haven't been around much - been travelling and then getting a new website up at discuss.tennis

I see we've hit the Fantasy vibe around here. Looks good CD.

You sound busy. Let us know about your new site. I love everything tennis related.

thetruth · « **Reply #3266 on:** January 31, 2016, 05:38:44 pm »

Quote from: britbox on January 30, 2016, 04:55:55 pm

Quote from: Clay Death on January 30, 2016, 08:41:52 am
great to see you general Britbox.

that is going to be called the upset of a century: Serena was looking so dominant and so strong physically.

Congrats to Kerber and her fans.

It was kind of like destiny or fate. Everything was perfect for Angie. Serena was off, Angie was focused, and Angie had been with her idol, it was like a fairy tale.

I'm sure Serena will win more trophies, so no big deal for me.

I don't know if you watched the match CD, but Kerber really came to play... she was in it to win it. Serena was below par - looked tight and nervy. One of those matches where it's somebody's destiny - and Kerber seized the chance.

I still think Serena will win more slams but was pleased to see Kerber make the most of her chance. She prevents Serena tieing her idol Steffi Graf on 22 slams.

Clay Death · « **Reply #3267 on:** February 02, 2016, 02:47:30 am »

general britbox site is cool lady TT and lady Ann.

he will stop by soon and provide the links so everybody here can join if they so desire.

we do have a major presence there. our place is called Camelot: Dawn of Justice

http://discuss.tennis/index.php?threads/camelot-dawn-of-justice.288/

EquineAnn · « **Reply #3268 on:** February 02, 2016, 02:49:22 am »

Thank you very much for your information, Clay.

Clay Death · « **Reply #3269 on:** February 02, 2016, 02:52:58 am »

Rafa can win big titles again but he is going to have to dedicate his life totally to the sport for 2-3 years.

bottom line: he has to devote 7-8 hours a day to fitness and practice.

the problem is insufficient work ethic. he has lost his fire in the belly.

I am not happy with Rafa but it is his life and it is his career.

he will always be my player along with vilas and muster but rafa has to work if he wants to win.

his once supreme fitness and endurance has taken quite a hit. and also he has lost significant amount lean muscle tissue.

once he can fix that he will be good to go. it will also minimize the injuries.

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