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Posted on 01/27/2017 2:37:00 PM PST by SeekAndFind
I am like legit going through some issues, political and personal, and I can’t tell you how much I have been enjoying the Australian Open. What is it about slices and lobs and serving down the “T” that makes everything better? As we discussed yesterday, Serena Williams and Venus Williams are going head-to-head in the Australian Open final tomorrow/today (tomorrow morning for us Americans). And now this: Rafael Nadal made it to the finals. Which means that we’re getting an old-school Roger Federer vs. Rafa Nadal final, like the good old days!!
Here’s the moment when Rafa won the nearly five-hour-long match:
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And here’s his on-court interview. He seems so happy. How is he even standing at that point though? Like, if I played that hard for five hours, you would need to interview me from a hospital bed.
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This is Rafa’s first Slam final since 2014, and here’s a fun fact: this is the first time in his career where his long-time girlfriend/partner Maria Francisca Perello (she goes by Xisca) traveled to Australia with him for the whole tournament. You can see some photos of Xisca and Nadal kissing here. They’re really sweet together.
The men’s final goes down very early Sunday morning. Will it be another epic five-hour bloodbath? Will it be vintage Roger & Rafa? Who will even win? I have no idea!!!
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— Catherine Dolan (@Cat_Dolan) January 27, 2017
4 guys in the finals.
All four are superb athletes, but all four are past thirty, some well past 30. Maybe this has become an adults’ sport, one that takes a long time to build up technique and endurance to a professional level.
Roger and Rafa — great memories — great players.
No, just illegal performance enhancing drugs.
You don’t support U.S. athletes?
Two men’s finals at a major tennis tournament since the last time the Williams siblings played each other. (You can park a 12-pack on the top of Serena’s backside.)
Stopped watching womens' matches when the screeching started.
Hope Venus wins....I really like her but can't stand her drama queen sister.
Man, that was excellent tennis between Dimitriv and Nadal.
I follow 6 players. I have ESPN3 so I get to watch every match in its entirety. I like Nick Kirgios. David Ferrer, Grigor Dimitrov, David Goffin, Roger Federer, and Stan Wawrinka. With the exception of Nick who broke my heart with his antics, my boys did really well. I could only watch parts of Wawrinka and Federer because the suspense was killing me. Stan is my favorite but I do want Federer to get one last win. Hate Nadal with every fiber of my being. I’ll try to watch it live because otherwise I’ll cheat and peek at the outcome. Go Roger!!!!
I am 90% sure Serena and Venus are guys.
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To stay stuff like that, is just disgusting of you.
Then call me gay.
...yes I like big butts :)
Great match. Rafa had me scared in that last set, but he saved the best for last and snuck in that break. He brings so much excitement and energy to a match, always does.
>>To stay stuff like that, is just disgusting of you.<<
I am not joking and not “just saying.” I honestly believe it.
And I am not alone.
We’re going to see a lot more of Dimitrov, he really gave Rafa a run. Rafa’s experience paid off. Dimitrov gained valuable experience...almost a five hour game. Just awesome.
The best thing to happen for Dimitrov’s career was to get out of the relationship with crazy Sharapova.
WOW! ROGER WINS! THANK YOU DONALD TRUMP! CAN’T BELIEVE ALL THIS WINNING! Of course, thanks to the max for Roger! The Legend! WooHoo!!!!
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