Rolling Back The Years

[poliphilo]

Nadal v Federer in a Grand Slam final.  The last time was in 2011.

It had seemed unlikely either of them would win a major title again. Now one of them is bound to- and against his greatest opponent.

These things aren't supposed to happen in real life. Only they do.

Comments

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

I don't even like tennis all that much but find this totally amazing.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I don't follow tennis as closely as I did- but something like this really grabs my attention.

[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

They have both shown, all the way through the Australian Open that neither of them is quite ready to fade into the shadows. I have my favorite of course, but I have enjoyed watching BOTH of them this time around. I just cannot bring myself to like the Serb, or the Australian with the Greek name.

And, hey, Yay, Serena Williams.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

One more and Serena will equal the all-time record. I don't doubt she'll surpass it- because why wouldn't she?

I've never particularly enjoyed watching her- and always liked her sister better- but you've got to admire the achievement.

[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

I think Serena is the most amazing athlete EVER. I do like her sister, of course, but I think Serena Williams is beautiful, and a fantastic player. She's also not a great sport when she's losing.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I imprinted on Venus when she was the only Williams playing at the top level- and rather resented it when her sister came along and eclipsed her.