yesterday evening, before going to read the fascinating book, i happened to watch IInd Wimbeldon 2009 Sedmi-final between the crowd favourite - Andy Murray and still a supremely fit and come-back player - Andy Roddick. though it was a 4 set match, a look at the vital stats show that it was nothing less then a nail biter. While Murray had more winners, aces and less errors, Roddick came good when it mattered the most. second, he was able to break the image of hard hitting player only with some deft touches and serve and volly tactics. it's rare to see such keenly fought matches.

What was most amazing was - Crowd! how can crowd get behind you!
Murray's each and every point was applauded by the crowd and he worked up wuite well. buit amidst all this, Roddick, quite unlike of him, kept the cool. and won! a great match.

i remember in Gladiator, one of the character advices Russel to win the crowd becasue that is equally important.