There is no love lost between these two. In fact, will not ever be forgiven if they thought Rafa and Rog are a gay couple..hehhe. I bet neither would be sending each other Valentine Gifts – “here, a valentine gift for your sweetie!” Nope, they will likely be plotting each other’s murder, on court that is. How to mutilate each other’s serve, how to trash each other’s forehand, how to chop each other’s backhand.

The one advantage Rafa has over Roger is his forehand. Roger has a forehand too but against Rog’s, Rafa’s forehand is lethal. That’s the clear benefit of a leftie playing a one-handed-backhand righty. It’s not a very fair advantage but an advantage nevertheless, whether anyone likes it or not.

But, you know, apparently, Rog has a few new tricks up his sleeve. Some adjustments he made to suit his aging self. Especially when playing the youngsters. Like it or not, you have to improvise, change, adapt, suit. No way are you going to get around doing the same things over and over again. When it’s time to change, it’s time for a change.

So, we shall watch the battle tomorrow. I had hoped it’d be today but doesn’t look like it. I have to watch Djokovic and Murray maul their opponents. I hope they make it quick so I can get on with the day’s programme..hehehe .