Just watched the Novak/Alcaraz match. Amazed.
Me watching time left in the recording vs current score:
But a few thoughts:
Watching the juxtaposition of absolute athleticism with absolute precision was amazing. Truly special.
Fucking Djokovic: "injured" after 8 games was hugely demoralizing and infuriating. I texted my sister (phd UT 1996) - Djokovic is healthy, Alcaraz is healthy, it's amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Ok, nevermind. Djokovic is hurt. Again. Old assed cunt slapper. Watch Bridgerton or something.
20 minutes later:IT'S ON!!!!
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Speaking of amazing tennis, I watched Nadal Djokovic last night. Longest final in history. I'm kinda stunned by the difference in mentality then vs now. No medicals, no massages. No timeouts. Most importantly, the intensity on each and every shot. It was stunning. No one got "overwhelmed" by serving for the match. No excuses tennis. Point after point. For 6 hours. Put's Novac in perspective. He won 3 majors that year.
Love tennis. Sucks everyone else is figuring it out.