tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post4750166732827081073..comments2024-03-24T15:11:59.233+05:30Comments on A simple desultory Philippic: Like a blessing come from Heaven ...J. Alfred Prufrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16446127543417759542noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-74881182650287007142009-02-16T18:57:00.000+05:302009-02-16T18:57:00.000+05:30LazyAni, SS, I agree the jury's still out. And wil...LazyAni, SS, I agree the jury's still out. And will remain so till the man retires. Meantime, Jabberwock pointed out that Murray beat Nadal in Rotterdam.<BR/><BR/>ys, nothing personal, just that "nasty" is my default mode.<BR/><BR/>J.A.P.J. Alfred Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16446127543417759542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-63934572050572600502009-02-13T03:45:00.000+05:302009-02-13T03:45:00.000+05:30Well, that was quite a chandelier of lights at the...Well, that was quite a chandelier of lights at the end of the tunnel. <BR/><BR/>Being a major Federer-fan, the crying bit was a mirror of my emotions as well. Nadal gets a grudging doff-of-the-hat for his undeniable tenacity and cannot-be-denied-anymore-talent. But maybe Federer's greatness can be qualified: "the best ever, but never against the Spaniard"?Sucharita Sarkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802171314546508539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-25307281576162276812009-02-12T12:20:00.000+05:302009-02-12T12:20:00.000+05:30:) Accepting that I am unable to make sense to you...:) Accepting that I am unable to make sense to you, I will only read this blog from now on and keep the comments to myself! Saves efforts on both sides.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-44706382420527335422009-02-10T14:19:00.000+05:302009-02-10T14:19:00.000+05:30Good to see you back sir:)Though I feel that your ...Good to see you back sir:)<BR/><BR/>Though I feel that your point about Roger is bang on, I would ,however, wait till the Wimbledon, last years' result not withstanding, before drawing a final line on the discussion.Lazyanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04515533973086213840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-47726383531425053912009-02-10T14:00:00.000+05:302009-02-10T14:00:00.000+05:30WIAN, while on the topic of gagging, you forgot Du...WIAN, while on the topic of gagging, you forgot Duh Duh(tt).<BR/><BR/>KM, could I claim a royalty?<BR/><BR/>Eve's Lungs, what act would that be?<BR/><BR/>ys, slow down, take a deep breath. Good. NOW, what did you want to say?<BR/><BR/>J.A.P.J. Alfred Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16446127543417759542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-67384638442379826942009-02-10T12:37:00.000+05:302009-02-10T12:37:00.000+05:30Yey! See this :) in relation to Indian women being...Yey! See this :) in relation to Indian women being bothered and how blogs mean to help! (hna, that means I was too tempted to postpone reading the post :P) http://thepinkchaddicampaign.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-20782939659276112482009-02-10T12:14:00.000+05:302009-02-10T12:14:00.000+05:30Whew... so happy to see the light at the end of th...Whew... so happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel switched on again - yet to read the post!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-55253004474482626062009-02-10T00:19:00.000+05:302009-02-10T00:19:00.000+05:30Wow - even Duh- dutt can see thru your act JAP .Wow - even Duh- dutt can see thru your act JAP .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157665564024320442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-18878078994581728672009-02-09T20:20:00.000+05:302009-02-09T20:20:00.000+05:30MangalorisationThomas Friedman, your next book jus...<I>Mangalorisation</I><BR/><BR/>Thomas Friedman, your next book just called.kmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040339235134145847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-40427224598369515562009-02-09T13:30:00.000+05:302009-02-09T13:30:00.000+05:30You are spot-on when you say that bloggers hardly ...You are spot-on when you say that bloggers hardly can make any difference in a country like ours. But this provides us with a free-ranting space where we can at least point out/highlight/satirize/criticize all that's "so wrong" with US, and sometimes share with fellow cyberites the little joys of life like music,films,books etc.<BR/>We only hope that the Muthaliks and the Thackerays don't join their forces to gag us good, at least on blogosphere.What's In A Name ?https://www.blogger.com/profile/09721657703722868039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-48266559887437521232009-02-09T11:46:00.000+05:302009-02-09T11:46:00.000+05:30He's the only man right now (unless Verdasco maint...<I>He's the only man right now (unless Verdasco maintains that level) who can pose a realistic challenge to Rafa...</I><BR/><BR/>JAP: despite being a huge Rafa fan, I disagree with this bit. Even if Rafa continues to be the clear number 1 this year, I don't see him ever reaching the levels of domination that Roger did in 2005-2006 (i.e., win-loss records like 82-4 and 92-5 for a calendar year): there will always be other hot-streak players who can beat him - especially on hard-court - on a given day, in a given tournament. The same way it was for Sampras or for any other "normal" number 1 player from before the days when Roger raised the bar to stratospheric heights.<BR/><BR/>Back in 2006, Roger had a surreal 92-1 record against all other players on the circuit, but lost 4 out of 5 times to Rafa. This didn't make Rafa the better player for the year, because his overall record against the <I>other</I> guys was much inferior to Roger's. <BR/><BR/>To reiterate my earlier point, tennis is all about match-ups and Roger's game doesn't match up too well against Rafa's. So while Federer may be a superior player overall to someone like Djokovic, in my mind Djokovic will always have a better chance of beating Nadal on a given day.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for rambling like this!Jabberwockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210195396120573794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-58152804826385053732009-02-09T11:40:00.000+05:302009-02-09T11:40:00.000+05:30Don't you think you're dismissing Andy Murray too ...Don't you think you're dismissing Andy Murray too easily. Now, THAT boy has a great brain.Gamesmaster G9https://www.blogger.com/profile/15328781372141149673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-2591296223998081512009-02-09T10:35:00.000+05:302009-02-09T10:35:00.000+05:30Tzoy Orzoon, saar, your comment requires an exclus...Tzoy Orzoon, saar, your comment requires an exclusive response.<BR/><BR/>I would not claim that Fed loses ONLY in the mind. <BR/>Nadal's game has already reached a sublime level of power and accuracy that can take him past just about anybody. When you add his (sometimes underestimated) tennis brain and above all his incredible physicality, you have a potentially unbeatable combination.<BR/><BR/>What I meant was, Fed can only create a contest if his mind is strong enough. He's the only man right now (unless Verdasco maintains that level) who can pose a realistic challenge to Rafa, but ONLY IF his mind is strong enough to carry him through 5 hellish sets.<BR/><BR/>I agree with the point you make about Roddick's relative superiority, or lack thereof, back in 2002-03.<BR/><BR/>J.A.P.J. Alfred Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16446127543417759542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-49391562228224336972009-02-09T10:28:00.000+05:302009-02-09T10:28:00.000+05:30Rimi, consider it discussed.Ani, what would an old...Rimi, consider it discussed.<BR/><BR/>Ani, what would an old sod like me know about Real Men anyway?<BR/><BR/>Anon, perplexity happens. Would you care to elucidate?<BR/><BR/>Pondit Moshai, the REAL home of the Bradshaw is 221b Baker Street. Where I have seen the edition for 1902.<BR/><BR/>J.A.P.J. Alfred Prufrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16446127543417759542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-3860286086026384122009-02-09T09:16:00.000+05:302009-02-09T09:16:00.000+05:30Respectfully beg to differ with tennis analysis, g...Respectfully beg to differ with tennis analysis, good sire. This idea of Federer losing his battles to Nadal purely in the mind rather than on the court is a greatly overstated one. Of course, there is more than a grain of truth in it - it probably applies to the fifth set of the AO - but it doesn't take into account how difficult the Nadal match-up is for Roger (outstanding defensive skills, powerful left-handed forehand with top-spin directed at a one-hand backhand). And it implies that the only thing Roger needs to do to beat Rafa is to get his "mind" together. Somewhat patronising, that.<BR/><BR/>The Roddick analogy isn't too apt either: Roger has only lost to Rafa in GS finals, while Roddick, even at his peak, was perfectly capable of losing to any number of hot-streak players other than Roger. (Besides, he's never been in the overall class of player as these two - not even close.) But I won't quibble much about that!Jabberwockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210195396120573794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-46111395775051430762009-02-09T08:43:00.000+05:302009-02-09T08:43:00.000+05:30"their bags and consult their Bradshaws"Bradshaws ..."their bags and consult their Bradshaws"<BR/><BR/>Bradshaws !!! Wondering if are they still in existence ? This is the second time in the last 3 days I came across a reference to them: Qas watching the old mini-series of Around the World in 80 days (still to be-Bond and ex-Python man donning the main roles), the book features prominently in some scenes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-88528702010955590852009-02-09T05:49:00.000+05:302009-02-09T05:49:00.000+05:30Why attribute a statement to a person, when he has...Why attribute a statement to a person, when he has not made it?<BR/>Criminal commies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-23800109953830949112009-02-09T03:57:00.000+05:302009-02-09T03:57:00.000+05:30Now, now. Don't you know that REAL men cry? Perhap...Now, now. Don't you know that REAL men cry? Perhaps we should all take a leaf out of Roger's book (seeing how we are unable to emulate him in any other respect).Gamesmaster G9https://www.blogger.com/profile/15328781372141149673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11411104.post-87283768732604520172009-02-08T22:20:00.000+05:302009-02-08T22:20:00.000+05:30Stomping "fundamentalists", how we adore them. Re....Stomping "fundamentalists", how we adore them. Re. the Reason Why The Dutt is Reviled, though, I think you're missing a vital point. Bring yourself online, Uncle J, and we shall Discuss This Further.Rimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344200811838569151noreply@blogger.com