of men's tennis by Rafa has been as remarkable as his ability to retrieve balls on court. He has mental fortitude, a boundless supply of energy, the dedication that sees his game constantly improving and the humility to make him one of the most popular no 1s of all time. On court he is a modern day gladiator and the way he bounces up and down before the coin toss is reminiscent of a pugilist, but off court he is self-effacing with his feet firmly on the ground, despite his not inconsiderable achievements - 5 grand slams at the ripe old age of 22.
Felicitaciones Rafa!!
Spain's sporting prowess has been in evidence these past couple of months.
Showing posts with label Wimbledon 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wimbledon 2008. Show all posts
Monday, 7 July 2008
Sunday, 6 July 2008
V is for V-E-N-O-M-O-U-S
Watching V Williams take on S Williams yesterday made me wonder if V Williams had superimposed Elena Dementieva's head on Serena's body as she sent down a fusillade of serves that would not have attained a higher velocity if they had been fired from a cannon!! She sent down a serve of 129 mph (206 km/h for the metric readers), breaking her own Wimbledon serve record, she sent down serves that bounced up at Serena's shoulders, she sent down serves to Serena's body and whatever Serena threw at her, she returned with interest.
Serena played her part in the best match so far between the two of them and some of their shots were simply jaw-dropping, but when V is fit and healthy, there is no player who can match her athleticism and court coverage on what has become her Centre Court.
Martina Navratilova's record of 9 singles Wimbledon title's is definitely within V's reach.
What a great match!!
Being the kind of big sis that she is, she made sure that lil' sis had something to celebrate too by playing her part in their doubles victory later on.
Serena played her part in the best match so far between the two of them and some of their shots were simply jaw-dropping, but when V is fit and healthy, there is no player who can match her athleticism and court coverage on what has become her Centre Court.
Martina Navratilova's record of 9 singles Wimbledon title's is definitely within V's reach.
What a great match!!
Being the kind of big sis that she is, she made sure that lil' sis had something to celebrate too by playing her part in their doubles victory later on.
Friday, 4 July 2008
Wimbledon men's final
My prediction; Rafa vs Marat Safin and Rafa to win of course.
**UPDATE**
Oh well, it was wishful thinking on my part as the Fed hasn't won 5 Wimbledon titles on the trot for nothing. I'm still plumping for Rafa to bring the Fed's reign to an end though.
Vamos Rafa!!
**UPDATE**
Oh well, it was wishful thinking on my part as the Fed hasn't won 5 Wimbledon titles on the trot for nothing. I'm still plumping for Rafa to bring the Fed's reign to an end though.
Vamos Rafa!!
Family Affair
is not only a party starting crunk of a song by MJB, but it's what will happen on Saturday when Miss V Williams takes on Miss S Williams to decide who takes home the Venus Rosewater dish - I'm plumping for Queen V. There could be more celebrations in store as they are into the Ladies' Doubles semi-final which take place later on today.
It's good to see Venus swatting aside ill-judged comments like this with the same aplomb she shows on her Centre Court.
**UPDATE**
As I expected, the Williamses are set to contest the doubles final as well - here's to the sisters who do their own thing.
It's good to see Venus swatting aside ill-judged comments like this with the same aplomb she shows on her Centre Court.
**UPDATE**
As I expected, the Williamses are set to contest the doubles final as well - here's to the sisters who do their own thing.
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