tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post8502932768792176404..comments2023-09-20T10:27:39.247-05:00Comments on Savannah's World: US Open Final ImpressionsSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-14720888824572328672009-09-15T18:44:21.579-05:002009-09-15T18:44:21.579-05:00Those are your words.Those are your words.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-46248010121520074412009-09-15T16:34:52.218-05:002009-09-15T16:34:52.218-05:00So without injury there is no question that Nadal ...So without injury there is no question that Nadal would have beaten del Potro. I simply don't agree, and, to me, stating such is an insult to del Potro, and his great accomplishment. I guess we will have to agree to disagree.Christopher Crockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555746091106635027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-21670379635820023362009-09-15T16:29:48.826-05:002009-09-15T16:29:48.826-05:00I'm not quite sure what you want me to say Chr...I'm not quite sure what you want me to say Christopher. Rafa himself said the injury prevented him from making adjustments he knew had to be made in order to play not only the conditions but his opponent. That is not insulting to Del Potro. It's just stating what happened.<br /><br />Anyone who has watched Rafa play over the last few years knew he was not playing the way he could. DelPo played well, no doubt about it, but he was not playing a healthy Rafa.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-75415339109626459652009-09-15T13:32:09.481-05:002009-09-15T13:32:09.481-05:00Savannah, maybe I am misreading what you've wr...Savannah, maybe I am misreading what you've written, and I don't disagree that Nadal's injury hampered his play. I'm just saying that to write that his injury was the reason that del Potro made it to the final is an insult to del Potro. Maybe you don't mean to imply that, and maybe what you mean to say is that Nadal's injury prevented, not for certain, but the possibility of seeing a Federer-Nadal final.Christopher Crockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555746091106635027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-22586026676729656662009-09-15T12:07:24.091-05:002009-09-15T12:07:24.091-05:00Thank you Christian.Thank you Christian.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-73555030310323613342009-09-15T11:56:57.155-05:002009-09-15T11:56:57.155-05:00i just wanted to say... i love you lol... what a g...i just wanted to say... i love you lol... what a great read :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16833730362786043710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-78941915884693950482009-09-15T10:42:04.116-05:002009-09-15T10:42:04.116-05:00Christopher, HelenW, here is Rafa himself talking ...Christopher, HelenW, here is Rafa himself talking about his injury, why he played, and how it affected him.<br /><br />"I am very happy how I came back, but, now I had the first problem of the abdominal in Montreal after the match of Petzschner second round. I must gonna explain because I say during the week I prefer to didn’t speak about the injury during the week because I am in tournament right now.<br /><br />I can say after Montreal I was doing a test. I did a test in Montreal, and the doctor didn’t see a lot, but the pain is still there. Cincinnati, the pain increase a little bit more. After the semifinals against Djokovic, I went to do an MRI, and I had some edema, strained muscle, and I think during these two weeks the strain is converted into a little bit of rupture, no? A little bit break.<br /><br />Yeah, was tough to play few matches like this. But at the same time, was important for maybe play this tournament, try my best. It’s one of the most important tournaments of the year, and I had to try, no?"<br /><br />He said the injury made it difficult to deal with the windy conditions during the semifinals, especially on his serve:<br />"I start to playing well, but when I played against the wind, I can’t serve a little bit faster, no, and I can’t change a lot of directions.<br /><br />But when I was serving to the middle in the advantage, and I can say I really can’t serve outside in the deuce, no? I only can serve in the middle, because if I serve it outside, the abdominal kill me, no?<br /><br />So when I play against the wind was very difficult, no?'<br /><br />posted on http://www.gototennisblog.comSavannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-18217233942837616392009-09-15T10:20:57.902-05:002009-09-15T10:20:57.902-05:00Sorry, I missed that quote Christopher. The injury...Sorry, I missed that quote <b>Christopher</b>. The injury probably affected Rafa's play, and I had the feeling watching the match that it would not have taken much for it to have been very competitive. So we'll never know. Rafa in his presser and in his blog for the Times Online downplayed the injury and gave full marks to DelPo for his play. So for my part I think we should follow his lead and do the same.Helen Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008651858978530028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-7196742692444315012009-09-14T23:06:08.638-05:002009-09-14T23:06:08.638-05:00I too would like to think so Helen. But this comm...I too would like to think so Helen. But this comment betrays the consensus opinion:<br /><br />"In the end it was injury that prevented the marquee matchup in men's tennis from taking place."Christopher Crockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555746091106635027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-3358544300998695662009-09-14T22:46:28.239-05:002009-09-14T22:46:28.239-05:00Christopher most of the folks on this blog thought...<b>Christopher</b> most of the folks on this blog thought that DelPo's side of the draw was considerably tougher than Federer's. They also thought that DelPo would be a major threat to Rafa (and how right we were!). <br /><br />I really think most folks here think DelPo won through his own skill, not because of Rafa's injury or anything else.Helen Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008651858978530028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-20961155566415976162009-09-14T22:45:52.740-05:002009-09-14T22:45:52.740-05:00The make up is very obvious. I think its the kind ...The make up is very obvious. I think its the kind synchro swimmers wear because Caro wipes her face.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-1376125896114814092009-09-14T22:40:23.066-05:002009-09-14T22:40:23.066-05:00Don't tell me to be quiet. Wasn't that wha...Don't tell me to be quiet. Wasn't that what monogram told Djokovic parents? LOL Guess he doesn't like being told off. Kudos to Jake Garner.<br /><br />Caro spoke three languages because she is the golden girl of this tournament like Murray was. Did anyone notice she had on full makeup like JJ does and no one is complaining about her?vwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844758590288473788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-70541198636050928352009-09-14T22:19:36.623-05:002009-09-14T22:19:36.623-05:00Fair enough. But to imply that the reason we didn...Fair enough. But to imply that the reason we didn't see the final we've grown so accustomed to wholly because of Nadal's injury is really sad. Everyone seems thrilled about Del Potro's win, let's at least give him a little credit.Christopher Crockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555746091106635027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-5993270108198944002009-09-14T22:13:24.960-05:002009-09-14T22:13:24.960-05:00Christopher:
I can't speak for Savannah but I ...Christopher:<br />I can't speak for Savannah but I can speak for myself and I do think it was incredibly absurd to scheduele a match when they knew it was going to rain, I don't think these people don't know about the Weather Forecast, so making Rafa play when they made him play was dumb to say the least.<br /><br />__<br /><br />Craig and Helen:<br /><br />And of course I would have loved to have a pick at that jacket!! I'm so sure that it was there and that the nice people of Nike never doubt he was going to rock it that he stood there just in his shirt, he couldn't wear anything because he just had the 16 jacket, I know it =P<br /><br />And I'm glad that Del Potro insisted and didn't let that Dick guy get his way.Maruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474713228319980460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-70497161042304033522009-09-14T21:51:31.373-05:002009-09-14T21:51:31.373-05:00But wouldn't you just love to get a glimpse of...But wouldn't you just <b>love</b> to get a glimpse of that jacket? :)Helen Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008651858978530028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-90971965990547231282009-09-14T21:50:10.810-05:002009-09-14T21:50:10.810-05:00I'm with you 110% Maru. A 20-year-old guy asto...I'm with you 110% <b>Maru</b>. A 20-year-old guy astonishes everyone and wins his first-ever slam against The Monogram (no less) and a fatuous fart like Enberg is even part of the ceremony? And his rudeness -- heartlessnes -- is simply inexcusable.Helen Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008651858978530028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-5754790153702548032009-09-14T21:47:15.947-05:002009-09-14T21:47:15.947-05:00And I admit it, I was very happy for Del Potro but...And I admit it, I was very happy for Del Potro but equally happy that Mr.Fuck you don't tell me to calm down I talk when I want to talk, didn't have a chance to wear his Nike 16 embroided jacket.<br /><br />::<br /><br />Comment of the year!Craig Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336837289054015211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-70977494657468321252009-09-14T21:39:38.386-05:002009-09-14T21:39:38.386-05:00So, Roger Federer made it to the final because the...So, Roger Federer made it to the final because the tournament directors orchestrated a dummy-draw - in addition to scheduling around an anticipated rain delay. On the other side, Juan Martin Del Potro mae it to the final because of (i'm reading between the lines here) his semi-final opponents injury. What goes well with that hater-aide your drinking?Christopher Crockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555746091106635027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-79443827891310751892009-09-14T21:31:51.275-05:002009-09-14T21:31:51.275-05:00I am really trying to not see this as a racial thi...I am really trying to not see this as a racial thing but what that properly named Dick didn't let Juan Martín talked and then told him to hurry up, I was very offended.<br />Could you see the happiness in his voice and eyes when he just told his mom, dad, grandpas and friends those few thanks words in spanish.<br />Does that Dick think his family must know english and that he talking to them in spanish was not neccesary?<br />I can tell you I've been very dissapointed by the people who run this Slam, there were too many fishy things going on and I feel like us fan as well as the players were disrespected throught out the tournament.<br />My chest still hurts for all my screaming! And I admit it, I was very happy for Del Potro but equally happy that Mr.Fuck you don't tell me to calm down I talk when I want to talk, didn't have a chance to wear his Nike 16 embroided jacket.Maruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474713228319980460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-62871272346328211672009-09-14T21:12:32.370-05:002009-09-14T21:12:32.370-05:00lynney62 Enberg is the same has he has always been...<b>lynney62</b> Enberg is the same has he has always been -- even when he was younger. I don't think it has much to do with his age. For the life of me I don't understand how he has held down his job for all this time.Helen Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008651858978530028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-21106317850062266792009-09-14T21:07:29.747-05:002009-09-14T21:07:29.747-05:00Maybe he's not white enough for Enberg. It...Maybe he's not white enough for Enberg. It's time for change, Enberg should retire.love40https://www.blogger.com/profile/11469559202742147532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-17830284617323364212009-09-14T20:54:43.786-05:002009-09-14T20:54:43.786-05:00Enberg is as old as dirt. he needs to move to a r...Enberg is as old as dirt. he needs to move to a retirement village!lynney62https://www.blogger.com/profile/13495408937759095258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-73375325242502149752009-09-14T20:53:44.083-05:002009-09-14T20:53:44.083-05:00Why they keep Dickie Poo around is beyond me. His ...Why they keep Dickie Poo around is beyond me. His only "contributions" are fatuous recitals of the number of points left in the game, larded with Monogram encomiums, all gushingly delivered. <br /><br />Ugh.<br /><br />Anyway, Vamos DelPo! You have arrived!Helen Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008651858978530028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-9814076692424636522009-09-14T20:25:54.846-05:002009-09-14T20:25:54.846-05:00Meanwhile Caro spoke three. I'm just saying......Meanwhile Caro spoke three. I'm just saying...Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079111598976360942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-757702474597183495.post-48835680204615675292009-09-14T20:22:06.872-05:002009-09-14T20:22:06.872-05:00During the trophy celebration, Dick Enberg didn...During the trophy celebration, Dick Enberg didn't allow Juan Martin to make a speech in Spanish. After JMDP's second request, knucklehead said hurry up we're running out of time. HOw arrogrant and disrepectful to other cultures. Mr. Enberg is a D**K!love40https://www.blogger.com/profile/11469559202742147532noreply@blogger.com