Nobody asked me, but … (#21)
July 7th, 2008 Al KalterJohn McEnroe called it the best match he’s ever seen. Sports anchors everywhere today are leading with, or at least giving lots of airtime to, the Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. They’re calling it a classic, and, in fact, ESPN Classic is re-airing it today as an oxymoronic Instant Classic. Even as a non-fan of tennis, I found myself transfixed by this competition, as the momentum seemed to go back and forth, each player giving his best, yet still capable of making many unforced errors (a tennis term that is rather blunt, though accurate). I shared the sentiment of the Centre Court crowd, hoping that it would continue on, and recognizing that not only Nadal, but all who watched were indeed winners.