Any DUers watching the finals in Rome Nadal v Djokovic - spoiler

[malaise]

Opening set - Nadal just delivered the first bagel in the 50+ meetings between the two.
Damn that was something else to see.

[spooky3]

1. Do you think ND will come back or is he just exhausted? Nt

[malaise]

2. Let me put it this way

If he comes back here, Rafa better look for him in Paris. I think he's beyond exhausted. Rafa has not play one three set game in this tournament. Go Rafa.

I do wonder if that lunatic Kyrgios' comment about Djokavic's 'cringeworthy' desire to be loved by the crowd isn't also a factor here

Djoka wins a clean first game 2nd set

[spooky3]

3. Kyrgios needs to "keep your mind on your business"

As my high school art teacher used to say. He’s got more serious issues than does ND.

[malaise]

4. I think Kyrgios needs a shrink

That said there is an element of truth to that cringeworthy comment.
I did laugh when he said Djoka can't be great because he beat him - I do love self- deprecation

[spooky3]

5. Agree. He is funny at times, and some of his comments

Are defensive, after he’s been criticized. But he’s very immature for his age and his issues are keeping him from using his great talent.

The players I least like to watch are those who never live up to their potential.

[a kennedy]

6. Ugh....talk of someone who thinks he's entitled.....ugh.

and I hate the John McEnroe comparison.

[malaise]

7. I think it's way more complicated than that

Australian tennis (like its cricket) is racist to the core - bad boys like Hewitt got away with his racist comments to James Blake and the non-white official.
Being a wealthy minority and expecting to be excluded from the racist culture has had a profound impact on his psyche. He has issues.
Check out his Verdasco comment and I think you'll have a better understanding of his thinking. He wanted to know why Verdasco thinks he's so superior when all they're all doing is hitting a ball over a net

[malaise]

8. Wow

And Djokovic wins the 2nd set - stunning

[Cracklin Charlie]

9. Just tuned in.

Thanks for the heads up.

Cannot believe how these guys play on clay. They are wailing on those ground strokes!

Clay court tennis has changed so much in the Nadal era.

[malaise]

10. Rafa has never gone to Paris without a trophy

That was a comprehensive win - great statement before the French