After finishing some editing early this morning, taking a brisk walk in blustery but sunny conditions and partaking of a mini breakfast and maxi cappuccino, followed by preparing lunch (hot pudding included), I parked off for the rest of the day to watch the #2 highlight of the tennis year, the men's final at Roland Garros.
My two favourite players, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (in that order) were at it again, and I settled down on the couch, surrounded by dogs and cats huddling for warmth as temperatures outside plummeted, hoping for a 5-setter. Needless to say, my viewing was punctuated by frequent jack-in-the-box leaps from the couch to wait on HWCFA, who requires more attention than a three-month-old baby, serving food, beverages and fixing the TV settings after he presses the wrong buttons on the remote.
It was clear that Novak was suffering from some discomfort during the match, and although he recovered and it could so easily have gone to 5 sets, I can only say that certain members of the crowd should have been evicted due to unsporting behaviour, calling out incessantly and definitely putting him off his service. I am sure he won't use that as an excuse, but surely those sitting next to the offender should have gagged him? The umpire could have held a tighter rein.
However, I am very happy that Nadal won and has achieved his record 9 wins at Roland Garros. Perhaps next year for Novak. In the meantime, they continue to provide a spectacular display of skill for tennis lovers. Long may they last!
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