As much as things change. . . Novak wins his 6th ATP Finals. Ties him with Federer. This is a very prestigious event, coming at the end of a long year, on the truest surface (conditions) test (indoor HC), against the world's best. The format used to be best-of-five. Nothing surprising to that; the sport …
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2020 ATP Finals, etc.
I figure I should put a wrap on what happened over the last couple of weeks, how the WTF played-out and so forth. My last post was typed and published in about 2 minutes' time, as Dominic and Daniil headed for a third and deciding set. Thiem should have finished that match in the second …
2020 is Like a THBH
Sure this could be a reference to Nadal's run here at the WTF. But a few thoughts first on a few events since the fall French, when we last exchanged pleasantries. St. Petersburg went to the (once) hottest Russian Rublev. Despite his London loss tonight to Tsitsipas, he still might actually be the best Russian …
2020 to the End
Nadal will win the ATP finals. Why not. And this will be on Djokovic. Toodles.
Thiem Wins the 2020 U.S. Open
I think for most people involved with this match, including fans (other than Zverev family and fans), the feeling associated with this win is relief. Thiem has been knocking on the door. Most people see Thiem as "deserving" of this title. Granted, this seems like an odd way to describe a championship. One has to …
Roger Dodger
This is an appropriate title given Federer's form today (his somewhat typical pattern in big matches we might call failing to rise to the occasion or simply missing big opportunities -- either with the match in general, or with certain key spots in a big match, which are often breakpoints); it's also an appropriate title …
Stop
I've had to wipe the ass of a couple of readers that think I'm a Rafan! Lol. Stop. You all need a lesson in literacy. That post is a bastion of sarcasm. Away with your projections. All rise and salute the OHBH! The Djoker/Federer poem will have to wait for our assessment of Federer/Tsitsipas. I …
I am a Believer
Nadalism is a powerful ideology, so powerful that it can affect nature, the way events happen, the way life unfolds, the way people perform their daily activities. Nadal down-a-set corresponds with my prediction that he would somehow still defeat Tsitsipas. That happened. I have never been more certain of something than I am of Medvedev …
Will We Get a Fedal SF?
Nadal and Tsitsipas are going to the second set, the Greek having prevailed in a first set TB 7-4. Nadal has to win this match and Zverev would need to lose for Nadal to advance. I would not be surprised if Nadal beats the Greek, somehow, and Medvedev upsets Zverev. Zverev controls his own destiny …
Story-lines of the ATP Finals
These story-lines reach beyond this season finale in London. Of course. 1. I guess you see what you want to see. I never fell in-line with the Medvedev mob, those loving his tennis and/or his edginess (though I do respect his willingness to give people the finger). He became more and more of a threat …
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