Sports fans listen up. Whether you are or are not a tennis fan, you must see the recently concluded semi-final match between #2 Rafa Nadal v #3 Roger Federer in the Australian Open from Melbourne, Australia. I won't spoil the show for you if you haven't heard or seen the results.
Understandably, it's a bit of struggle to catch the action from "down under" with the 18 hour plus time difference and all but it's worth your effort and your time. Find it on replay on ESPN, online, but find it. This is some of the best sports drama on planet earth when these two meet anywhere in the world much less a Major.
Federer and Nadal. Beauty and the Beast tennis style. Federer winner of 16 Major Championships, arguably the greatest tennis player ever. His game is graceful, beautiful and cerebral. Nadal winner of 10 Major Championships, arguably, although younger than Roger, may become the greatest tennis player ever. Rafa's game is power, speed and possesses an indomitable will to win. But how can both be the greatest? I don't know but they're damn close in my estimation of tennis greatness of all time. And it's happening now. How lucky we are to witness such excellence!
Watching these two incredible athletes play against one another makes tennis relevant. The shots. The power. The speed. The court coverage. The respect they have for one another. The history of their matches. Everything about their games is so compelling, inspiring and breathlessly exciting, I can hardly contain myself. Sorry.
Bravo to both and thanks for your athletic brilliance and astonishing performances.
Where's my Pancho Gonzales wooden racket? Has it been that long? I feel like banging some fuzzy yellow balls again after watching this epic.
Thanks Roger and Rafa. I can't wait to see you at the French.
But before that happens, Novak awaits.
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