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Federer

He wasn't certainly his vintage best. He used to look much more composed, much smarter, fitter .. (So, was I at that time :) )...  All hope was lost until 2 weeks ago. Since 2012, it felt as if the god has decided to come down to earth and stay and live on earth. Everyone could beat him on the court, which he ruled for so many years .. yet, he felt coming back as if there was something that he owed to the courts and at the end the courts would seek their vengeance by not letting him conquer them again. Every court and every year continued to be the same. From one mortal to another, everyone was able to deprive the god of his jewels, which he was trying so desperately. It took his two daughters' mischief to make him break a tissue in his bone and go on 6 month rest. Suddenly, the courts came alive as every one of these mortals have started conquering the crowns, without the original king in foray any more. There was another king of clay, who was also trying to come to hi...

You deserve it!!

One is a country which has just completed a bloody battle within the its boundaries and completed a civil war which lasted for close to 30 years but are still worried about the humanitarian crisis. Another country is battling with its own survival because of various reasons and is also facing the worst immigration crisis after its birth. Both the countries are heavily battered, and need something to really cheer about. The countries are Pakistan & Srilanka respectively. Sports have had the reputation of making people happy through major wins and hence I hope Pakitan can clinch the ICC 20-20 2009 wolrdcup series, for which the final match is going to be played today between Pakistan & Srilanka. Both the countries have played well to reach the finals. But amongst both the teams I cheer for Pakistan because of the position of its country right now. THere is hardly any news that will make Pakistan happy. Day in and day out all the Pakistan is able to see is crisis all ar...

Hopefully history will repeat on Sunday

Guess what this is about, the potential clash between Nadal and Federer in the Australian Open Finals on this sunday. Federer defeated Roddick in straight sets and has taken a seat in the finals. And in all probability Nadal, who looks in sublime touch as well may get into the finals. Some of the shots that Federer plays look vintage, classic...there are those gems that sometimes we can witness from the willow of Laxman, the cricketer from India. You know from the sound of the bat hitting the ball that, yes! that shot is a winner. Today Federer seems to have got back some of his game that he seem to have kept in the back burner in the last year. But, even today he wasn't looking at his best. Roddick was no where close to putting any pressure on Federer. It was like Ivanisevic playing against Pete Sampras. THe former had one of the best serves but no rally game. But Sampras always matched ace to ace with his opponent. Similar was the situation today. Roddick was banking on his s...