A Weekend of Legends
Posted on July 09, 2012 by Spanky Hizon Enriquez
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I really consider myself lucky. We all are.
Lucky to live in an era where legends are being born, and lucky to live in an era where we can all watch it happen live.
This past weekend was an exceptional, memorable one - - - Two legends of tennis returned to their places in the Pantheon, and a legend of basketball moved on in very different, controversial direction.
First up, Roger Federer.
Many said that his era had passed, and even more opined that the game now belonged to the younger Nadal and the even younger Djokovic.
But no, never say "It's over" to a legend.
First up, Roger Federer.
Many said that his era had passed, and even more opined that the game now belonged to the younger Nadal and the even younger Djokovic.
But no, never say "It's over" to a legend.
We all knew that RF's victory was preordained after that epic sixth game in the third set, a single game that lasted for almost 20 minutes.
Fed not only broke his challenger's serve after 10 deuces, he also, ultimately, after that game, broke Andy Murray's gallant spirit.
I'm hoping that someday soon, the Scotsman gets his Grand Slam, but for now, somehow, everything feels right in the world of tennis again.
The Greatest of All Time is back at Number One.
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Second, Serena Williams.
I admit, I never liked her. Too loud. Too strong. Too dominating.
You know, like LeBron James.
An apt comparison: Serena Williams is to women's tennis as to LeBron James is to the NBA. In many ways, they are almost too powerful for their sports.
But I have to admit, too, with grudging admiration, that Serena, like LeBron, is a living legend. And to see her dominate all those pretty Russian blondes, especially after most pundits had said that, like Fed, Serena's time was up?
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Finally, Ray Allen.
And speaking of LeBron... One of his worthiest opponents will now be one of his most valuable teammates in Miami.
Ray Allen, the sweet shooting master of the three pointer, has abandoned his Celtics and pinned his title hopes on a new basketball jersey. Will it play out? It may or it may not.
But one thing's for sure: the next time the Heat play in Boston, the most hated visitor on the court will not be LeBron!
I'm hoping that someday soon, the Scotsman gets his Grand Slam, but for now, somehow, everything feels right in the world of tennis again.
The Greatest of All Time is back at Number One.
(Was it bad or good? RANT or RAVE about it and get the chance to win a digital camera, an iPad, and more!)
Second, Serena Williams.
I admit, I never liked her. Too loud. Too strong. Too dominating.
You know, like LeBron James.
An apt comparison: Serena Williams is to women's tennis as to LeBron James is to the NBA. In many ways, they are almost too powerful for their sports.
But I have to admit, too, with grudging admiration, that Serena, like LeBron, is a living legend. And to see her dominate all those pretty Russian blondes, especially after most pundits had said that, like Fed, Serena's time was up?
Sorry, my dear lovely Maria. But this year, Serena was an unstoppable force.
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Finally, Ray Allen.
And speaking of LeBron... One of his worthiest opponents will now be one of his most valuable teammates in Miami.
Ray Allen, the sweet shooting master of the three pointer, has abandoned his Celtics and pinned his title hopes on a new basketball jersey. Will it play out? It may or it may not.
But one thing's for sure: the next time the Heat play in Boston, the most hated visitor on the court will not be LeBron!
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Don't agree with the Serena-Lebron comparison. More like Murray-Lebron
(July 17, 2012 12:00:00 AM)
winning never grows old- RF, love the statement. And we should all believe in that. young generations are here to prove themselves but older generations are here to prove their legacy!!!
(July 10, 2012 12:00:00 AM)