A surprisingly great match against Roddick for Roger to get his fifteenth. It was great more in terms of the tension than the actual tennis, really, but an incredible match nonetheless. Seems like each got a set through luck (Roddick the first, after escaping four break points and Roger the second after four set points), and a set they earned. The fifth came down to will, stamina and focus.Andy's career is looking a little bit like this, right now:
But this loss means almost as much to his career as a win would have. He put together a gutsy performance on the one of the biggest occasions in tennis history, and turned a coronation into a memorable battle.
You can count Fuzzy among those a little annoyed that Roger donned that jacket with the gold 15 on it minutes after his victory. But more obsessive bloggers note that a Nike official ran out on court to give it to him in the midst of post-match euphoria. He did not pack it for the match. Thats something I guess.
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These Nike guys... This reminds me of the day that Brasil lost against France in the final match for the soccer World Cup.
Brasil had to win the match. They lost against Zizu Zidane and co. Nonetheless, right after the match, while the French were celebrating and the Brazilian's crying, Nike made Brazilian superstar Ronaldo run to his bench and grab a new pair of soccer shoes that, obviously, were expected to be released with Ronaldo partying instead of crying for the loss... It was pathetic.
That was a happy day. I was in Montreal that day in fact. Wish I was there now.
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