No looking at him holding any trophies, but can you believe a whole year has passed since the nerve wreaking events of last year? The final that never was on the Sunday, starting to watch it on the Monday, only for it to be halted for yet another rain delay. Me taking up the mantle of staying awake cos I had booked the following day off work, so Denzy and Rafan tootled back off to bed and I woke them up by text when it all started up again.
I've not enjoyed this tournament. I've found it hard to get into, the delays, the packing in of matches over a short period of time at the end ... and the fact that Federer let him off the hook. I'm nervous more of the fact that I simply will not be able to stand it if the Prince of Darkness takes this one too. I can keep telling myself that Djerk hasn't really played well during Wimbers and beyond - which is true - but he keeps winning. I take some heart in that Rafa has improved so much as the tournament has gone on, but I worry that the nerves might once again get to him. I worry as to whether he does have a plan against the PoD. Having a plan seems to keep him focused, it helps him to stop listening to all those other voices that are in his head.
Less pressure this time though, I hope ... he may be defending champion, but is he the favourite? I don't think so. I wrote a piece last year for the thread entitled "To Drim the Impossible Drim" ... because him winning at the USO felt like that for us. This time round the theme is Empire State of Mind, "... These streets will make you feel brand new, Big lights will inspire you ..."
I do hope so Rafa. Good luck, Buena Suerte ... and VAMOS!!
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