Comments on: RafaLint: January 9th

By: teejustice

teejustice — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:33:41 +0000

First time in a long while I had the chance to go through a lint post. Nice compilation and amid all the speculation, good to read some grounded journo feedback.

ESPN Classic matches made me sad at first, but I did get to see the Rafa/Hewitt match from 2005. I don’t believe I saw that back then because Rafa really didn’t hit my radar until clay season (mainly RG), and I didn’t pay much attention to AO until at least the QF back then. It was so funny to hear how they described Antonio Nadal during that match. Hardly ever said “Uncle Toni” and it didn’t come across as if he was his main coach. Mama and Papa Nadal were in the stands, and I don’t think I’d ever seen his mom at AO.

Sooo ready for Rafa tennis, but we’ll get it when we get it.

By: Jummy

Jummy — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:40:42 +0000

Hello Miri!
Thank you for the lints. And i think i love Darren Cahill too. Just got around to reading the presser. I could literarily feel goose pimples on my skin as i savoured the words that described Rafa’s attitude and singular goal when he steps on a tennis court. Darren Cahill summed it up pretty well too “The guy hates to lose”. I doubt if there are better words to describe Rafa when he is competing. ;)
BDW, I expect high level tennis matches and very good entertainment at the AO. (and we know what energy will be missing :(

Rafa, we await your return!

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:56:34 +0000

Susanna, are you sure you don’t have ESPNC? I found it a hundred channels away from ESPN and ESPN2.

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:50:50 +0000

great post, killian! “oddball debris flying in the wind.”

nice to see the lint, Miri.

I’ll be happier, though, when Rafa is back and better than ever!

By: Susanna728

Susanna728 — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:01:02 +0000

Sorry for the double post. The first time I hit submit, my browser said it encountered a problem and was shutting down and i didn’t see it posted so i rewrote :(

By: Susanna728

Susanna728 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:59:44 +0000

Sorry for the double post. The first time I hit submit my browser said it encountered a problem and was shutting down – it wasn’t posted when I sent it a second time.

By: Susanna728

Susanna728 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:02:52 +0000

Drats! Why does my satellite service get all the ESPN channels except ESPNCL?? I loved the tweet from Wertheim about whether Rafa’s return will generate the same level of interest as the new season of Downton Abbey – funny. As for Darren Cahill, I’ve had a crush on him for years and almost found myself stalking him at Indian Wells a couple of years ago.:)

By: Susanna728

Susanna728 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:59:55 +0000

Why does my satellite package include all the ESPN channels ESPNCL?? Drats! I love the tweet from Wertheim referring to whether the viewership for Rafa’s return will equal the ratings for the return of Downton Abbey – funny. I heard a commentator (can’t remember who) talking about how much noticeably lower the overall buzz and energy level at the US Open was without Rafa. And as for Darren Cahill, I’ve had a crush on him for years and practically started stalking him after I got close to him at Indian Wells :)

By: JayDee50

JayDee50 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:29:35 +0000

My first thought on visiting this site today was, ‘Wow! look at all the articles being generated about Rafa, more than 6 months after we last saw him play’…..proving one thing, tennis misses Rafa Nadal! That aside, there are some lovely positive articles amongst the lint. As for his ranking, I’ve said it over and over, I don’t mind which number is beside his name. He has nothing left to prove in my eyes and when he comes back anything else will be a bonus.

By: sam

sam — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:16:03 +0000

Of course you can only play who is at the other side of the net. But the Cambers article was only pointing out that if Rafa had been fully fit at the other side of the net chances are Andy wouldn’t be the proud owner of a slam. Rafa has proved that when fit he has the beating of Andy. I don’t see whats wrong with saying this. Likewise Rafa not being in the draw at the Australian Open has opened up opportunities for other players.