January 19, marks the start of the first Gram Slam on the year - The Australian Open. All eyes will be on the defending champs Maria Sharapova and Novac Djokovich.
Last Sunday, I watch four great tennis matches. The game of Ana Ivanonich Vs. Maria Sharapova (Finals of Australian Open 2008); the five setter game of Marcos Baghdatis and David Nabaldian; the exhilarating game of Andy Roddick and Roger Federrer in 2006 and that crushing loss of Federrer to Rafael Nadal last Wimbledon Season.
Maria reached the Australian Open finals twice already but failed to capture the Grand Slam twice also and in 2008, after being down to Anna by a game in the first set, she bounce back and won the title in style.
The Baghdatis and Nabaldian match on the otherhand is a match that I will never forget. Talk about heart and never-say-die-attitude, Marcos has it. He was down two sets already, yet never gave up. Fought for every point he can get. He then won the next two sets. In the deciding set, he was again down by 2 games to love but he was just to resilient and been wanting to win that he was once again able to get back on the game and ultimately won that match. Whew! You won't stand really if you are watching this match (like I did).
The third game I watch, was a classic game. Andy was just superb in this match. He was prepared in all aspect of the game but Roger was just too good for him. After the match, Andy can only encapsulate this match by saying, "I throw the kitchen sink at him, but he went to the bathroom and got his tub". I think that says it. He can't simply match to Roger's power.
The last game is a heartbreaker. As much as I like wactching Rafa play, I'm a big fan of Roger. This match lasted for almost 5 hours, the longest match I have ever watched. And I was devastated seeing Roger lost but then again, maybe it is somebody else's turn to win.
So to all tennis enthusiasts, in a matter of one week - we are again glued to our sit. Can't wait.
Last Sunday, I watch four great tennis matches. The game of Ana Ivanonich Vs. Maria Sharapova (Finals of Australian Open 2008); the five setter game of Marcos Baghdatis and David Nabaldian; the exhilarating game of Andy Roddick and Roger Federrer in 2006 and that crushing loss of Federrer to Rafael Nadal last Wimbledon Season.
Maria reached the Australian Open finals twice already but failed to capture the Grand Slam twice also and in 2008, after being down to Anna by a game in the first set, she bounce back and won the title in style.
The Baghdatis and Nabaldian match on the otherhand is a match that I will never forget. Talk about heart and never-say-die-attitude, Marcos has it. He was down two sets already, yet never gave up. Fought for every point he can get. He then won the next two sets. In the deciding set, he was again down by 2 games to love but he was just to resilient and been wanting to win that he was once again able to get back on the game and ultimately won that match. Whew! You won't stand really if you are watching this match (like I did).
The third game I watch, was a classic game. Andy was just superb in this match. He was prepared in all aspect of the game but Roger was just too good for him. After the match, Andy can only encapsulate this match by saying, "I throw the kitchen sink at him, but he went to the bathroom and got his tub". I think that says it. He can't simply match to Roger's power.
The last game is a heartbreaker. As much as I like wactching Rafa play, I'm a big fan of Roger. This match lasted for almost 5 hours, the longest match I have ever watched. And I was devastated seeing Roger lost but then again, maybe it is somebody else's turn to win.
So to all tennis enthusiasts, in a matter of one week - we are again glued to our sit. Can't wait.
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