We were informed that Leander and Radek were up against a very strong doubles team of Peya and Soares in the Finals of the US Open 2013.
But what we saw was that the Austrian / Brazilian pair were a bundle of nerves and could not do anything right. This was their first Major final. And it overwhelmed them.
Its a pity. Because the match was so one sided.
The first set went to Leander and Radek 6-1. It was blitzkrieg tennis. Before you could sit down to enjoy the Doubles Finals, the first set was over.
The second set was in the same mould - but Peya and Soares did try to put up a fight only to see that Peya had pulled a back muscle and for all intents and purposes had to be carried till the finish by his partner Soares.
Leander and Radek won the second set 6-3.
This pair of Leander and Radek because they are so mature, so confident, so sure of themselves and they have that belief in themselves that makes them so dangerous. Their constant communication and touching of hands lends support to their bond of friendship.
In the semi finals Leander had to carry Radek, but today Radek held his own and played some wonderful volleys and rallies.
In the process, Leander became the oldest man ( 40 ) to win a Major. He topped Daniel Nestor in this awe inspiring statistic/ranking.
I for one am so proud to be an Indian tonight inspite of the Rupee and the Bombay Sensex tumbling.
Keep on winning and entertaining us Leander. We really enjoy your brand of tennis. Your hands are so smooth, so soft and so deadly that's incredible.
Its a treat and a delight to watch.
But what we saw was that the Austrian / Brazilian pair were a bundle of nerves and could not do anything right. This was their first Major final. And it overwhelmed them.
Its a pity. Because the match was so one sided.
The first set went to Leander and Radek 6-1. It was blitzkrieg tennis. Before you could sit down to enjoy the Doubles Finals, the first set was over.
The second set was in the same mould - but Peya and Soares did try to put up a fight only to see that Peya had pulled a back muscle and for all intents and purposes had to be carried till the finish by his partner Soares.
Leander and Radek won the second set 6-3.
This pair of Leander and Radek because they are so mature, so confident, so sure of themselves and they have that belief in themselves that makes them so dangerous. Their constant communication and touching of hands lends support to their bond of friendship.
In the semi finals Leander had to carry Radek, but today Radek held his own and played some wonderful volleys and rallies.
In the process, Leander became the oldest man ( 40 ) to win a Major. He topped Daniel Nestor in this awe inspiring statistic/ranking.
I for one am so proud to be an Indian tonight inspite of the Rupee and the Bombay Sensex tumbling.
Keep on winning and entertaining us Leander. We really enjoy your brand of tennis. Your hands are so smooth, so soft and so deadly that's incredible.
Its a treat and a delight to watch.
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