Comments on: RafaLint: January 1st

By: Ch F

Ch F — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:55:41 +0000

I agree. I read him quite often too because I’ve agreed to disagree with him and he doesn’t bother me.

By: Nikhil

Nikhil — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:34:26 +0000

After reading the comments it’s quite clear that the Rafans here aren’t so fond of Pete Bodo. From his writings , it can be deduced that he doesn’t have a soft spot for Nadal but from a journalist that isn’t an expectation . I think Bodo writes well and I respect him for that matter even though he fails to grasp Rafa’s greatness for reasons I’m not sure of but hey , I don’t think we should despise him for that . There is an element of truth to the things he writes but some of his opinions could also be flawed but that never stopped me from reading him or any other author . Human psychology is a cobol complex thing and my knowledge of Pete Bodo’s articles is restricted . However , I do hope that after twenty years or so , Bodo would be missing Nadal and all other players who’re active today and would have wise words forRafa after all is said and done :)
Thank you Rafans , for sharing your views

By: Ch F

Ch F — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:00:03 +0000

Thank God indeed!

By: JayDee50

JayDee50 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:25:57 +0000

Yeah I get you, we all miss him. We’ve all just got to hang in there. Thank God for this site to share our thoughts with others who feel the same.

By: Ch F

Ch F — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:17:40 +0000

To be honest I haven’t even read any coverage at all. I just wonder on my own sometimes. I usually think positive, as you said, but sometimes I worry. It’s probably the side effects of missing Rafa ;-)

By: JayDee50

JayDee50 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:04:54 +0000

Best to think positive. All the negative media coverage just hacks me off.

By: Ch F

Ch F — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:17:53 +0000

I hope you’re right! I mean I usually think the same way too, no, Rafa won’t give up, but sometimes I can’t help freaking out. I hope this knee recovers, I really do, otherwise it will really be frustrating for him. And with the readjustment issues and the rustiness, it won’t be pretty.

By: JayDee50

JayDee50 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:57:38 +0000

You’re right, it’s really tough to know EXACTLY what’s going on. But look at this way: sure, when Rafa first returns to the courts, he will have to face a period of readjustment. But he himself said he’s looking at his career long-term, not short-term. So, once he’s back and after a few matches (hopefully a few wins)it really shouldn’t take him too long to adjust himself back into the swing of the tour. After all, he’s been on it for over 10 years, played over 600 matches and won 583 of them.

I just cannot see Rafa giving up. With the pain and discomfort he’s been in this year, he could have easily walked away, taken his millions and turned his back on tennis. But he hasn’t. On 20th November he publicly announced his comeback and invited the media to witness it. If it wasn’t for the gastroenteritis bug in December which upset his comeback plans, he would most likely be back by now. He’ll be back. And for what it’s worth, in my own personal honest opinion, I think most of the tennis world are underestimating him.

By: Ch F

Ch F — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:01:16 +0000

Although I do agree with your take on Bodo, concerning the insight and understanding of Rafa, I have to agree with him when he says this is a tricky one. Now it is true that his way of putting things sort of kills the point he is trying to make. But Rafa has been away for a long time and has had readjustment problems after shorter periods away from courts. Although I know and trust him to do what is best, I do freak out sometimes and think he might come back, feel that the knee is still not well after such a long rest and give up. Please do not misunderstand me, I am not saying I do not believe in him, but when you’re not Rafa it’s easier to freak out, because only he knows what is going on and how to deal with it. I just hope he can pull this off mentally, I really do, because it’s a really tough one, especially if the knee doesn’t behave as well as expected.

I still read Bodo from time to time, but with a lot of distance. Once I realised he just doesn’t get Rafa, his writings do not mess with my head anymore which is basically why I can still read him from time to time.

By: Sharon/London

Sharon/London — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:56:12 +0000

Bodo is a Federer fan, so he will not have anything good to say about Rafa. Rafa leads the H2H and the last time Roger beat Rafa at a slam is Wimbledon 2007.