Message from Adrian: I just wanted to send a virtual hug in the shape of these lines, just to say I remember you all fondly. Thanks Adrian.

ADRIAN

Dear TP and all:

I haven’t posted in a long time but thought I should do so now that we learned that Roger is retiring. Back in the day, around 2005, I believe, I remember I frantically looked on the internet for a forum where I could meet fellow tennis fans and discuss tennis, and I found this wonderful site. Since then, many of you became close virtual friends with whom I could discuss tennis matches, random tennis stats, and my obsessions with Roger’s magic on court. We would spend so much time discussing the Fedal rivalry, Roddick’s frustrations, the ascent of Djokovic to stardom, the dominance of the Williams sisters, the comeback of Hingis, and answering TP’s trivia. So much fun. Few others could understand and I was grateful for TP’s dedication to this site and for all of you who contributed to it.

As I have aged and taken more responsibilities at work, I have unfortunately been unable to both watch as much tennis as I used to and read as many pieces and websites on tennis as I used to… but this site has always remained close to my heart. I am a little bit sad about the Federer retirement news and I’m pretty sure that’s been the case for several of you, so I just wanted to send a virtual hug in the shape of these lines, just to say I remember you all fondly.

I am in London for work this week and it just so happened that the Laver Cup was taking place right after my work trip, so I bought tickets on a whim a few months ago. Now that I know this will be Roger’s last tournament before his retirement, I can’t help but to feel super lucky. Will try and send some pics.

Thanks again to all and especially to TP for keeping this website alive for so long!

All the best,
Adrian

Comments

[Bettyjane]

So great to hear from you Adrian. Sharing your sentiments and am glad that you will be able to see Roger. (What a week for you to be in London with the Queen as well)