Oh great we missed it.
View from the 20th floor of the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne, 27 Jan 2012
Flew out of Manila at 9pm Thursday, landed in Oz at 7:50 am Friday (Melbourne is three hours ahead) to the news that The Fed lost to Nadal in 4 sets. Aaaaaaaaa we thought we were going to watch that semifinal, having (stupidly) assumed that the big match would be played last (Sorry, Djoker-Murray fans). On one hand we’re bummed that we didn’t get to see the Federer v Nadal; on the other hand we’re actually relieved not to see Roger beaten when he was looking so good in the earlier rounds.
Federites are all too familiar with the feeling of dread that descends as a Federer-Nadal match approaches. Well it’s lifted and now we can enjoy our trip.
Ryan, we owe you brunch in Paris, see you at Roland Garros. Congratulations to the winner of our Roger-Rafa crystal ball contest; please declare yourself as the wi-fi in our excellent hotel is expensive (charge per minute). Speaking of charges, looks like it’s safe to email us—we disconnected the auto email thingy in the BlackBerry so we won’t get hit with a P25 (!) fee for every single email we receive.
While we’re at it, could you readers vote on the winner for the Cruel Rejections LitWit Challenge? Our schedule is packed. Please post your votes in the Comments section of that contest, here.
So it’s the Djoker-Murray match we’re seeing tonight, then the women’s final tomorrow. Can’t complain, esp since we’re sitting in the sponsor’s box. Vive Lacoste! It’s so much easier to write up a match when you’re not having ten nervous breakdowns on your favorite’s behalf.
Going to boil ourselves in the shower (As Teddy-wan Kenobi likes to point out, an airplane’s atmosphere is made of recycled farts, even if you fly business class) then we’re off to the stadium.
Answers to questions you might be asking, unless you wandered onto this site purely by accident >>>
January 27th, 2012 at 11:04
Looks like I gave the closest score–4-6, 7-6, 7-5, 6-3 to Nadull.
You were spared from the agony and frustration! Hehe. And you didn’t miss out on anything. It’s just like all their past matches, with Nadull spamming Federer’s backhand, and Federer choking and wasting numerous breakpoints.
This match-up is just frustrating. Their form and fitness leading into the match doesn’t really matter, and they rarely produce really good matches.
Don’t forget to bring earplugs for the women’s final!
January 27th, 2012 at 15:26
Where are you Ms JZ? We desperately want an autograph! Pwetty please!
January 27th, 2012 at 20:29
I followed the Roger-Rafa match on Twitter, and I was *still* heartbroken and P.O.’d about what happened. I was so upset that I was tempted to run out to the sari-sari store and take up smoking again, since it was too late for me to make that run to SaveMore for gin.
In other news: Djoker and Murray AGAIN??? Who’s willing to bet that Andy will be the one stripping off his polo and throwing his shoes to the audience this time?
January 27th, 2012 at 21:55
I saw you on on TV!
You were in the background when Djoko was interviewed. Your green top took my attention!
January 27th, 2012 at 22:41
Ma’am, sorry ho sa abala! I just wanted to grab the opportunity to meet you. Thank you very much for being civil. Kahit walang autographed item from you masaya na ako pero much appreciated pa rin kung meron! hehehehehe! Maraming salamat!
January 27th, 2012 at 23:06
On the other hand, I wanted to press a buzzer! Hahahaha! Ikumusta nyo kami kay Ginoong DC!