Federar

What was it that converted me from a nonchalant observor into a believer? I beleive it was that magical backhand flick he made on the run, with an arrogance with which one swats a fly. Roddick had not done anything wrong- except that he had the gall to try and produce a winner against the emperor himself!
In that one second, I was transported into a transcendental world where mere mortals are but dots in a collective consciousness that only the great master could comprehend.
Do I sound like a bumbling idiot?I guess Federar makes fools of not only his opponents!I'm usually a big supporter of the under-dog in any situation. I'm not particularly sure of why this is so. Some of it definitely has to do with supporting the Indian cricket team since the cradle, but a persistant larger reason is non existant!Federar though, has a dramatic effect on me- I want him to crush all his opponents!Perhaps I am able to comprehend that his talent has a divine quality attatched to it. When Federar plays, there is no run of the mill 15,30, 40 game- its a work of art.I beleive Federar's game is a hand crafted work of art that has the capacity to transport the viewer into a parallel universe where each backhand, each forehand and each drop volley is created not so much to titilate, as to reaffirm that indeed this is how these shots are played in universe Federar.
Matches with opponents, therefore become less of competition and more of a master class. This brings me to another interesting observation I made. His opponents look less like challengers and more like imposters, who are trying desprately to usurp Federar from his rightful position at the zenith. Many come with a false bravado(Roddick) but walk away with their tails tucked in between their legs. Many certainly produce some superlative shots(Gonzalez), but the result is inevitably the same.
Are there no other talented players in the field?Certainly not.Men's tennis is peppered with talented players and exciting youngsters, but Federar edges out the opposition with his mental toughness and his unbeleivably high level of anticipation. I wish to make a distinction here between anticipation and general quickness.There are and there have been many players who have scampered around the court tirelessly, staying in the point for that extra shot and sometimes winning because of their persistance(Chang and Sanchez-Vicario). Federar, most often than not is off the block like a rocket, anticipates the opponents shot and reaches in enough time to create a comfort zone for himself, from which he can dictate the point, be it running the opponent around from the baseline itself or creating a strong opening to come in and finish off the point. And then again, when he is in a spot of bother he produces a magical lob or a breathtaking pass on the dead run that leaves you panting for more.
Why won't I love this guy I ask myself? The sport of tennis has seen many kings, but seldom an emperor who has ruled with such auhority as to stamp out the identity of the other players(almost, except Nadal of course).Yet, will he conquer the dusty red clay of Roland Garros and truly prove himself to be a celestial being?I'm waiting for May!!!!

Tagging along:)

Ah! my very first entry, and even though I'm 'tagging' behind someone, its a start. Beginning of something great?! wishful thinking I hear you say. That's fine- gives me the luxury to act 'miss-understood'...ok, ok I'll stop!!!

1. Were you named after anyone?

Not That I know of:)

.2. Do you wish on stars?

shooting stars yes.

3. When did you last cry?

I cry whenever I get angry.

4. Do you like your handwriting?

yup!

5. What is your favourite meat?

No meat, no mean for me!

6. What is your most embarrassing CD on your shelf?

How can one have an embarassing CD?!

7. If you were another person, would YOU be friends with you?

Interesting!yup, I guess so.

8.Are you a daredevil?

nope.

9. How do you release anger?

I dont have one single method-part go wild, part scream, part throw a tantrum, part sulk.

10. Where is your second home?

Milwaukee,Wisconsin:)

.11. Do you trust others easily?

Paradoxical, because I behave like I do, when I actually don't!

12. What was your favourite toy as a child?

My big fat white teddy-I still love him!

13. What class in school/college do you think is totally useless?

Academically lots, for sheer entertainment value none :p.

14. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

I give as good as I get.

15. Have you ever been in a mosh pit?

Dunno what it means.

16.What do you look for in a guy/gal?

Approachability and the lack of 'I know-it-all attitude'.

.17. Would you bungee jump?

Easy from far,far from easy!so I really can't comment on this one.

18. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?

99% of the time-NO!

19.what's your favourite ice cream?

chocolate here, chocolate, chocolate everywhere!!!!!!

.20. What are your favourite colors?

Prefer red, black and white, but doesn't mean I dont like blue, green, yellow, orange, mauve, purple and everyhting in between and outside!!!!

21. What are your least favourite things?

Changes according to the mood and depends on the object of my angst at that given time.

22. How many people do you have a crush on right now?

I dont keep count:P

.23. Who do you miss most right now?

All my wonderful pals in the US and my grandpa!

.24. What are you listening to right now?

Some nonsensical song from a Sneha movie I don't recognize.

.25. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?

depends on my mood- right now something dark

26. What is the weather like right now?

Pretty pleasant.

.27. Last person you talked to on the phone?

Preeti, my friend.

28. The "first" thing you notice about the opposite sex?

Nose, hair and eyes.

29. Do you like the person who sent you this?

I don't answer trick questions:p

30. How are you today?

pretty happy with life in general.

.31. Favourite non alcoholic drink?

Any fresh juice.

32. Favourite alcoholic drink?

RUM!!!!!!

33. Natural hair colour?

Light brown.

34. Eye colour?

Light brown

35. Wear contacts?

Nope.

36. Siblings?

Elder bro

.37. Favourite month?

October!

.38.Favourite food?

South Indian veggie- almost anything!

.39. Favourite day of the year?

Oct 30

.40. Have you ever been too shy to ask someone out?

Not applicable

.41. Scary movies or happy endings?

Mostly happy endings

.42. Summer or winter?

Summer in the US, winter in Madras:)

.43. Holi or Diwali?

Diwali.

44. Do you like your name?

Yup!

45. What book/magazine are you reading?

Filmfare

.46. What's on your mouse pad?

Some weird design I don't understand

.47. What did you watch on TV last night?

last bit of the aussie-NZ one dayer-awesome match!

48. Favourite Smell?

Powder and Oil of Olay

49. Have you ever regretted breaking up with someone?

Never been in a relationship.

50. Most tiresome thing you’ve ever experienced/done?

The 6 months I spent at home looking for a job- mentally tiring, and energy sapping, made me a mere shadow of myself!