Sunday, August 3, 2008

15 days later

The handing over ceremony of the mantle of "top tennis player in the world" will take place on August 18. Despite capitulating to the world no.3 who shall not be named here, Nadal will assume the post Federer has occupied comfortably for the past 234 weeks. Nadal should have no problems getting accustomed to the seat as Federer had been warming it for him since the French Open drubbing. SMU Tennis will most likely hold a closed-door conference to decide on our direction in light of this earth-shattering change. Though we are currently Federer's no.1 fan, it is pointless to flog a dead horse; even more to wholeheartedly support a has-been. The only has-been who deserves a permanent atrium in our hearts is 14-time Grand Slam winner, the hairiest professional tennis player of all time, Pistol Pete Sampras. Nonetheless, we will notify you in due course whether Federer survives our collective voting.

We thank you for the increased readership we have been witnessing since the blog was updated. To make it even more interactive and vibrant, we have decided to add a tag board! *Cheers* We face a minuscule problem though - none of us know how to insert a tag board. Thus, we would really appreciate if someone steps forward and volunteers his knowledge and skills in helping set up our first ever tennis tag board. Apart from a special mention and a few days, maybe a week, of gratitude, we are unfortunately unable to provide any other remuneration.

Please contact Nick if you possess this prized skill and are willing to harness it to SMU Tennis's benefit.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Demise of the RF reign?

Dearest Roger,

Awake your senses, for you be the better judge;
Mirka Mirka, she's ruining your touch.
First Novak, then came Nadal;
Simon, Karlovic and co. are queuing to claim your scalp.

Losing Wimbledon was a big blow no doubt,
But you have to regain your clout.
Your 235 weeks as No.1 is slowly coming to an end,
Not unless you believe your destiny is solely in your hands.

Your no.1 fan,
SMU Tennis

(http://www.tennisweek.com/news/fullstory.sps?inewsid=6615122)