Nadal is the New Number One
The Wimbledon final today was for the ages.
I wanted Roger to win, claim his sixth title, etc.
But you know, this kid Nadal, so strong, powerful, respectful, number TWO for the longest anyone has held it.
He crushed Federer in Paris. And today, stole the crown.
Roger played well. Fought back. Excellent shot-making.
We think about McEnroe, Borg, Becker, Edberg, Connors. I don't think any of them, with whatever raquets you might put in their hands, could stand up to these guys.
Maybe that expresses a prejudice of modern day, but my analysis stands.
After the match, McEnroe made a bad move in post-match interview, trying to hug Roger in some sort of TV consolation. Roger rightly pushed him away.
I think Mac forgets what it feels like to lose a hard-fought five-setter, now he's a multi-millionaire seeking TV ratings.
In the end, the better player won, and it is a changing of the guard.
Nadal is number one now.
Of course I love Federer. But every king topples.
Don't feel too sorry for these guys with private jets and apartments in Dubai. They'll get over it.
But it was sure something to see today.
Comments
Reality hit when the silver haired gentleman was identified as Borg!
When the hell did THAT happen. I can remember watching him play with such grace and strength..it seems like only yesterday. *sniff sniff*
Wish i could have seen the whole game...darn night shift is cutting into my sports watching.
Posted by: kim | July 6, 2008 6:00 PM
I was sorry to see him lose Wimbledon, but it really was an excellent match. Nadal is such a good tennis player - but then so is Federer.
Stay tuned.
Posted by: cassie-b | July 7, 2008 10:57 AM