Donald Marhefka commented on Bolt Bails on First Race of 2012:
Say it ain't so. The main event in any Olympics, imo, is the 100 meter dash. Without a healthy Bolt, it just won't be the same....
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I'm a U.S. citizen, retired, and living in Chengdu, China with a Chinese wife. I've always said that Chengdu is the world's biggest city that nobody ever heard of. Chengdu is located East of the Himalayas and has been called Paradise. The weather, while hot in Summer, is not too hot. Not as hot, for example, as Beijing while is much further North. Spring comes early in Chengdu. In Winter, it never snows. Ok, maybe sometimes it does snow but it never accululates. The Winters are really too cold for me even though the temperature only rarely falls below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C). The reason is probably because of moisture in the air.
I love tennis although sometimes I'm frustrated in Chengdu because it's not on television. For example, there was much coverage of the French Open but no coverage of Wimbledon. I watched CCTV5 every morning at 7 AM for tennis highlights of Wimbledon. I usually (not always) already knew the results from browsing the web. www.wimbledon,com is especially good at relaying point by point results.
In the past, I served as a marshal at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 Tennis Tournament. I served two years as a marshal. The highlight of these two years was undoubtedly having a short conversation with Ivan Lendl while escorting him from the Practice Courts to the Player's Lounge. I asked a very stupid question: "Do you think you'll win this tournament?" His answer was surprising. He said, "What's the difference?" This led to a very short conversation on his philosophical outlook about life.
After two years as a marshal, I switched to being an Usher because you could watch more tennis that way. I always had the same assignment which I believe was the North Grandstand at Center Court.
Thanks again for the Like, Donald. Hope it helps resurrect my article from the archives. :)
Dear Donald, My latest.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1035022-roger-federer-1000th-encounter-and-still-going-lethal
Thanks Donald for the article "like."
(Officially,) Donald, Thank you for the article 'Like', your comment and yes, welcome to my Fan Club! Cheers, S
Yes sir, there are vaild reasons to believe that Walker and G Penn are the self appointed , all knowing tennis expert, Tim Ruffin. Why sir, do you ask?
Hey Donald,
I've just posted a story about the global evolution of tennis and the increasing popularity of the sport. I've put a lot of time and effort into it, and I'd be really grateful to get any feedback you have.
If you get a chance to check it out, that would be great.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/594875-the-global-evolution-of-tennis-is-bringing-the-sport-to-new-markets-an-analysis
Thanks,
Ash
Don,
I am trying to find a solution to your problem. I will get back to you as soon as I can.
My last piece before the tonight's final
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/589301-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-fans-clash-bare-kuckle-australian-open-final-2011
My new piece on Djokovic win:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/586765-novak-djokovic-downs-roger-feder-in-straight-sets-australian-open-semifinal-2011
How have you been?
Here is one unorthodox piece.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/583020-roger-federer-and-rafa-nadal-stumble-before-australian-open-2011-finals
Don,
Check this one out, if you got a minute for a quick read:
Don't expect artistry on this one.
Title: Andy Murray Shocked by Stanislas Wawrinka at US Open: Another Year Wasted"
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/452324-andy-murray-shockingly-loses-to-stan-wawrinka-at-us-open-another-year-wasted