Just a few random thoughts:
1. Delpo - I guess I fall into the category of a Delpo 'fangirl' as I am a fan and also a female (although many moons have passed since I was called a 'girl'). I am not actually sure what a 'fangirl' is meant to be but I guess it is derogatory and suggests one is more interested in looks than ability. I stand to be corrected on this interpretation. Anyhow, I like Delpo - I don't find him attractive but support the way he has not let endless setbacks make him give up. And from his performances this far this year, it was good for him and the game that he persevered. His forehand can still be a weapon of wonder.
I understand that he had a very light schedule this year due to his fears that his wrist wouldn't hold up (as mentioned by Cherry-Choc). I don't think he hasn't entered qualifiers down to him sitting on his backside hoping his 'fangirls' would help get him wildcards. But if you get a wildcard to the U.S. Open or a Masters event, why would you turn it down? Add to the fact that he hasn't disappointed when given a wildcard, wherein lies the problem? I doubt he planned the year to rely on wildcards, but as a fan draw and one who is being successful, I don't have a problem. He is now in the 60s in the rankings from being outside the top 130 prior to the U.S.. so hopefully this point will soon be moot.
I have a bigger problem with the likes of Rafa (another fangirl alert) requesting and being granted a wildcard on the proviso that one of his homeboys who no one had heard of, would also be granted a wildcard. Can't remember what tournament that was this or last year but it happened. Now that I don't like.
2. I guess with Maria, if you're a fan, some of her comments (eg re the carpet at the hotel where she announced the drug issue and her comment on travelling to places like Wuhan, can be taken as sass and confidence. I'm not a fan, so I take it as disrespect but hey, we all have our favourites.
3. Talking of favourites, happy to see the boy Rafa in Beijing. Today, he made unnecessary hard work of the 2nd set against Mannarino but still, I thought he played well yesterday in particular. I really need him to have good couple of weeks so I can decide about the WTF - I feel it is a rip-off in terms of prices but still.....
4. I also wanna know about the alleged match fixing at Wimbledon - bet it involved two or more players I have never heard of.
5. Thiem - why?
6. Is Berdych being coached by Ivanisevic now? I think I heard that but can't be bothered to Google? and
7. Kei, talk about China In Your Hands (80s music reference for you young ones...).
1. Delpo - I guess I fall into the category of a Delpo 'fangirl' as I am a fan and also a female (although many moons have passed since I was called a 'girl'). I am not actually sure what a 'fangirl' is meant to be but I guess it is derogatory and suggests one is more interested in looks than ability. I stand to be corrected on this interpretation. Anyhow, I like Delpo - I don't find him attractive but support the way he has not let endless setbacks make him give up. And from his performances this far this year, it was good for him and the game that he persevered. His forehand can still be a weapon of wonder.
I understand that he had a very light schedule this year due to his fears that his wrist wouldn't hold up (as mentioned by Cherry-Choc). I don't think he hasn't entered qualifiers down to him sitting on his backside hoping his 'fangirls' would help get him wildcards. But if you get a wildcard to the U.S. Open or a Masters event, why would you turn it down? Add to the fact that he hasn't disappointed when given a wildcard, wherein lies the problem? I doubt he planned the year to rely on wildcards, but as a fan draw and one who is being successful, I don't have a problem. He is now in the 60s in the rankings from being outside the top 130 prior to the U.S.. so hopefully this point will soon be moot.
I have a bigger problem with the likes of Rafa (another fangirl alert) requesting and being granted a wildcard on the proviso that one of his homeboys who no one had heard of, would also be granted a wildcard. Can't remember what tournament that was this or last year but it happened. Now that I don't like.
2. I guess with Maria, if you're a fan, some of her comments (eg re the carpet at the hotel where she announced the drug issue and her comment on travelling to places like Wuhan, can be taken as sass and confidence. I'm not a fan, so I take it as disrespect but hey, we all have our favourites.
3. Talking of favourites, happy to see the boy Rafa in Beijing. Today, he made unnecessary hard work of the 2nd set against Mannarino but still, I thought he played well yesterday in particular. I really need him to have good couple of weeks so I can decide about the WTF - I feel it is a rip-off in terms of prices but still.....

4. I also wanna know about the alleged match fixing at Wimbledon - bet it involved two or more players I have never heard of.
5. Thiem - why?
6. Is Berdych being coached by Ivanisevic now? I think I heard that but can't be bothered to Google? and
7. Kei, talk about China In Your Hands (80s music reference for you young ones...).





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(Boredych works for both players...)