I'm a big fan of Roger's. He is an amazing player that has all the tools. He is so graceful on the court that he can lull an opponent to sleep. I love the way he moves around the court making it look so effortless. I would love to see him get at least one more major. However, I sort of thought that this was his best chance at it. I honestly believe that he is arguably the best mens player of all time. I know that this is saying a lot considering the giants that came before him...but in my mind is that good.
(Watching Murray and Raonic as I write this).
There was only one other player I can think of that was even more graceful on the court and that was Miloslav Mecir. His nickname was "The Big Cat." He moved around the count almost as if he were floating. Also...there was no other player that held the ball on the racquet longer than Mecir. Unfortunately, Milosav would suffer a back injury and had to retire from the game.
Not really watching the Final very closely...I don't have a lot of interest in either Raonic or Murray. Let's see...it is on serve in the third. Raonic is mostly a "one trick pony" - that pony being his serve. However, over the past year or so, he has begun to expand his game....especially at the net. Murray is what I call one of those "open mouth slouchers" that doesn't excite me much.
There are quite a few of this same style of player...Isner, Sock, to name a couple. These are players that seem to walk around with their mouths hanging open and their shoulders forward...looking like they are on their last legs. Many of them are "serve" experts which makes the games they play rather boring....at least to me.
I would much rather see a player who adds artistry to their game. Back when the players were slightly smaller, you would see a lot more quickness and creativity on the court. Now, it seems like it is a serve a return and that's it. This is the only reason why we had that epic match between Isner and Mahut (sp) a couple of years back...the serve dominated.
Tiebreak...Murray wins it. I'm happy for the UK.
I love watching point construction by artistic and creative players. I like watching receivers neutralize serves or watching offense turn to defense. Great stuff.
For so many years, tennis has suffered from being seen as some sort of pansy sport. Nothing can be further from the truth. We are a long way from wood racquets and polite shots. All one has to do is watch someone like Sampras throw up at the end of the court after nearly six hours of a five set match. No one can tell me that tennis can't be brutal and unforgiving. I recall an Asian player a few years back that laid writhing on the court after an attack of severe cramps. No one was allowed to help him...etc. etc.
I also like the "one-on-one" aspect of the game. I tend to lean towards non-team sports.
Anyway...I could go on and on. But you are probably bored by now.
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