>and I watched it on the damn television...I couldn't imagine
>actually being there. Nadal is a fucking hero...his
>celebration in the darkness with cameras flashing everywhere
>will be burned in my memory.

Due to the rain delays, it's taking up about 32% of my DVR space, but I don't think I'll delete it even though I'll be recording the ESPN Classic rerun tonight. Seeing Nadal rub his finger across his etched name won't be on ESPN Classic. Seeing Nadal go down the stairs and towards the cheering crowd won't be on ESPN Classic. Seeing Fed being interviewed by John and letting go a whimper before the hug won't be on ESPN Classic. Seeing Nadal's face just as he noticed Fed was crying after the Johnny Mac hug won't be on ESPN Classic.

>I feel sorry for Fed now, only because he'll have to deal with
>infinite "do you think Nadal will overtake you soon?"
>questions, and he doesn't deserve it. Nadal deserves #1 soon
>(although he prolly won't get it until next year clay court
>season), but Fed doesn't deserve to get hammered by the
>media.

You're right, dude. The questions have been asked since his loss in Australia. I can't imagine how many more times he'll have to answer the same question(s). I wonder if he's going to blow up at the media or if he'll just keep reiterating that he's set the bar so high for himself that expectations have been wildly high for ... ever. His patience and grace will be tested now that he has to see someone else in the spotlight and answer the question(s) everyone has had to answer for years.

This will definitely motivate him for the rest of the year though. Getting his but kicked in Paris AND losing at the AELTC? To the same guy? Dubai, here he comes!