The French Open News: Away With Tennis Trash

If you have had the pleasure of watching the current French Open matches you might find the following Internet articles very puzzling.

Some articles point out the tragic state of affairs regarding Rafael Nadal's game. Never mind that he hasn't dropped a set in three Rounds, 32 sets in a row and counting.

One article claims that world No.1 is struggling because of his loss in Madrid. I watched his matches and it didn't look like Madrid was anywhere near his mind set.

Another writer insists that Roger Federer's difficult Round Two match against Jose Acasuso was Federer at his best.  I didn't see Roger at his best during that particular match. In fact, if Acasuso had held his form it may have been a much too early exit for Federer.

Andy Murray has not escaped the media circus either.  Evidently, there is a ridiculous contention of writers who feel that Murray is a new King of Clay, or that he will never win at Roland Garros. 

How do these enlightened sport writers come up with this stuff?

Either way, you don't want to take these radically spun tales—it’s mostly nonsense!

The players have all given their best and no one wants to be sent home early. The one thing all the players strive for and need to is continue to play better and better tennis.

Nadal's form is getting better with each passing match. Roger utilized his skills, as did Andy to battle back when it looked grim in their Second Round matches.

Did these two competitors give up?

NO, they kept their heads and found their games to come back and show the world why they are No.2 and No.3 in the world.

There is very little conversation about Andy Roddick in the US. I find that odd since he is the last US player left in the tournament. 

I guess his rise or fall, depending upon who is writing the articles, is not as Internet worthy as trashing some great clay—court players.

I love a great tennis match.  I appreciate straight talk about games. I don't understand the need to place regurgitated or stale comments about tennis and players into the public arena.

If you are a professional sport writer, then you must keep both feet firmly placed on the ground, and find a way to take the match states and moments to elevated heights.

But never ever start your article in the basement, it may never get out!

We have an old saying here in the states—"One man's trash is another man's treasure." This fan requests less trash and more treasure!

I love to read others' opinions on the sport, but after all, it's only one person's opinion and should be tempered with facts along the way.

Passion for the game and players is the key to a great article. When I watch Spanish No.1 hitting an amazing point, my heart races. Murray makes another amazing volley, my mind wonders with excitement:"How does he do that!"

What does Federer do to keep up his tennis game to have held the No.1 spot for so long!

No matter whom you’re rooting for in Paris, just make sure you are writing articles worthy of the players' effort.

These gifted sportsmen and women didn't just pick up a racket yesterday. We watch a lifetime of hard work playing out on the terre battue!

It should always be respected even on a bad day.