Rafa digs in for victory over Tsonga
It was one heck of a match. 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 victory to Rafael Nadal over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Pacific Life Open. I was on the edge of the couch, biting my nails, shouting at the television. My roommate walks into the house, sees me nearly apoplectic and asks, “Is that Wedgie Man playing?” referring to Nadal.
Why yes, yes it is. I’ve seen Rafa play a lot. He’s been around for quite awhile, but he found a different gear today. It was amazing. He was down a break, and Tsonga was serving for the match at 5-2. Tsonga should have won it, but Nadal wouldn’t go away. The lame-o announcer did make one good comment and that was how “Nadal won it with his feet and his heart.” It was…good.
Wow…apparently I’m being very Rah-Rah Rafa today.
Okay, I’m done blithering now. In other, less interesting news, David Nalbandian is still in the hunt after defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-2, 6-2. Has Bandi lost that extra weight yet? The guy can be a formidable force. Can be the words to key on there.
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2 opinions for Rafa digs in for victory over Tsonga
Kaelie
Mar 19, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Thank you for this description — I was stuck at work but glued to the computer live match scores and almost as stressed out as you were! It sounds like a real barn-burner, I wish there was better television coverage of this tournament.
Also, “wedgie-man” is perfect! :)
Erica
Mar 19, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Live match scores are the greatest invention ever!! I can’t wait for the next grand slam so more tennis will be on tv…I knew Rafa did a lot of adjusting during his matches but when the term wedgie-man came up, I noticed it tenfold and you’re right, it is a perfect fit!
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