Australian Open 2009

Today is the last day of the Australian Open. Here I am, sitting in my tiny living room in St Kilda, watching the most heart-stopping tennis match in the early part of 2009 - Federer vs Nadal. The first time I watched them was back in 2006. The Spaniard beat my hero and also went on to become top seed in the world. Years later, they meet again and are now in an intense battle for the number one position. The match has been going for 4 hours now.

I never thought I would enjoy watching the tennis. I do not play the sport nor do I know the sport (well). But strangely, I love watching it, especially men's matches - their muscles flexing, the concentration and intensity in their eyes and pure determination. My first Australian Open match at Rod Laver Arena left me in awe. I was captivated. Fixated. Federer gets full credit for sprouting my interest in tennis. He is the epitome of calmness and stability in times of stress.

11:45pm (AEST) - the world's top 2 players are now into the 5th set. My heart is thumping as I watch on.

Hmm, I really should have gotten myself a souvenir from this year's Open. The official towel used by the female players was on top of my list but at a whopping $55! I thought and thought and couldn't do it - it is too expensive. Now, I am regretting it. I wonder if I should quickly order it online when I still have the chance.

12:05am - Nadal's leading. I am worried. My stomach's in knots.

12:13am - The Spaniard won. =(

Till next year.