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[louiselux]

Rafa won his first hard court major title. Roger lost his attempt to match Pete Sampras's record of 14 majors titles. I'm so emotionally conflicted. Happy for Rafa, really fucking sad for Roger. I'm so glad I got see them play such amazing tennis.

There were tears. Lots of tears. Roger cried a lot. I read just now that Rafa was crying too. Mirka was crying. On the podium, Rafa collected his trophy and went straight back to hug Roger, who was still crying.

One of the first words of his acceptance speech was 'sorry'. Then he went on to tell Roger that he knew exactly how Roger was feeling and that Roger was a great champion. I think this just made Roger cry even harder. You know how, when someone is being so nice, it just makes it all the harder to stop? In a way, I think it's good that he just let all that emotion out right afterwards, even if it was painful to see.

I love them.

Comments

[last-panda.livejournal.com]

you just managed to put into words everything I was feeling and coulnd't find the words for. I just- ...




.... I love them so fucking hard. That basically sums everything up.

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

It was so intense, the whole thing. I don't think I'm over it yet. Sorry I didn't chat with you girls - I'm not very good at having multiple chats, hope you understand.

[naanima.livejournal.com]

Exactly. It was such an amazing match, and watching Roger cry and not being able to stop was just devastating, and Rafa's face, oh gods, his conflicted face just made me want to hug the two of them and not let go. It was an amazing match and I hope there will be more amazing matches in the future between the two.

(Apologies for the random comment, I'm currently in the squeeful stage and going through communites' friends list looking for the match's reaction).

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

Hi, random comments are fine. I'm still digesting the whole thing I guess, and thinking about the implications. It'll be good to get some news of Roger feeling okay and see him playing again. I feel so bad for him right now.

[buckle-berry.livejournal.com]

i love YOU.

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

We talked about how it was all gravy that Roger was still even in the final, so why doesn't it feel acceptable that he lost? I can't bear to think of watching more tennis right now, while at the same time really want the next tournament to come along so we can all get back on the horse, Rog included. The tennis horse?

I love you too, btw.

[moshesque.livejournal.com]

*hugs you*

I'm very happy for Rafa. :)

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

Yeah, me too. Really, he so deserved this win and he's amazing. But Fedal finals are bitterweet. I so really feel for Rog. That was a hard loss for him I think.

[best-of-five.livejournal.com]

that is really the worst part of wishing for and getting a fedal final, it is always so damn bittersweet.

i hope they're having a very lovely night together ♥

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

So bittersweet and difficult with all the conflicting emotions. Sigh. I love them. ♥

[mainekosama.livejournal.com]

I was watching and I couldn't decide who I wanted to win more. I'm happy for Nadal, but sad for Federer. Oh, well, he'll still have his chances.

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

Yeah, my feelings exactly. He'll have more chances. He's still Roger, as Rafa would no doubt say.

[aramley.livejournal.com]

I'm so emotionally conflicted
Oh my God, I know.

I love them so much.

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

They are impossible, really. I mean, who else is like this? They are too sweet.

[secretsolitaire.livejournal.com]

God, I love them too. *sniffles* (Just watched the rebroadcast.)

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

You're braver than me - I'm not sure I can cope with watching it all again. It all feels a bit raw.

[secretsolitaire.livejournal.com]

Well, I am a bad fan and didn't get up at 3 a.m. to watch the original broadcast, so the rebroadcast was my first time (though of course I was spoiled for who won). :-P

[hypolemon.livejournal.com]

I unexpectedly heard the news on my way to school this morning and wanted to burst out crying, all the while smiling ferociously. Once I heard the beginning of Rafa's speech on the sports highlights, I wanted to cry again, because he is such a good person and he is saying all the things we would say if we could, to console Roger.

(another random comment. I've been lurking around for a while reading Tennis and Saiyuki fic, mostly catching up, and feeling awed by all the to-be-read goodness)

[louiselux.livejournal.com]

Thank you for saying hello!

They are so intense together, they just boggle my mind.

[yami-tai.livejournal.com]

Such a lovely photo of them, thanks for sharing ^_^!