Tuesday, January 27, 2009

return of a legend, and so easy on the eyzz


Australian tennis great Patrick Rafter plays the Australian Open today, entered in men's dubs, Legends division, with partner and fellow Aussie Wally Masur.

I always liked watching Rafter play because he was intense, displayed a lot a heart, and was always a good sport--always respectful of opponents. He peaked during the era of Sampras, and though he could not dominate like Pete (who was living magic), he was way more interesting to watch.

Rafter won the RCA Championship in Indy in 2001--his last year on the tour.

The magic revisited:

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