I can't say I've ever much watched exhibition matches. The ones played in Doha at the start of each year are supposed to be ... but they turn out anything but when it means getting in some vital practice before the Australian Open. Or playing The Sod ...
Failing a competitive match, I suppose I would like to see some fun, some personality and humour. Sadly, last night's "match" failed to deliver on all fronts.
Look ... I know the sole purpose is to raise loads of cash for the charities and that's exactly what the boys are doing ... but couldn't some ooomph be injected into it?? The crowd last night were dire. The silence upon which Rafa breaking in the first set was deafening, as was the reaction when he actually won it. Was Rafa not playing to the script?? Federer went on to take the second, followed by the third, which did spark a jaunty Mexican Wave from the stiff, staid, Swiss crowd half way through - with even lovely Rafa joining in, to help spark some reaction.
So its on to Madrid we now go ... and lets hope for a bit of passionate, latino flava for this evening's encounter ...
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