The Same Old Thing

What a disappointment. I was really looking forward to a Djokovic-Nadal final at the French Open. Instead I got the same old thing, a Nadal-Federer final in which I though that Federer had less than a 25% chance to win. The ending was predictable and not interesting to watch. Every time I got just a little excited the Federer may be turning the tables, Nadal imposed his will into the situation. Nadal is an animal who runs down each ball like it will be his last meal. It is truly inspiring to watch him. But, I would have really liked to have seen a contest where the outcome was in doubt.

The woman's draw was a hoot. I watched most of the Wozniacki match against Hantuchova and I have never seen a #1 seeded played less prepared to take the court. She looked totally lost and unprepared for the task of winning her first grand slam title. I was happy to see Li Na win the first championship for China. I was in China before the Olympic Games and the construction workers were working 24 hours a day to build the facilities in Beijing. I can imagine that they are now spending their time building red clay courts all over China with the same dedication..