DAY 5

Total washout

Got to the stadium and play had already been pushed back to 1pm. Went for a walk around the grounds and had a look at the shops again. By this time play had been pushed back again to 2pm so decided to go look at the “Grand Slam” exhibition. It was ok and helped pass 45 minutes. It was basically telling you the story of all the players that have achieved a “Grand Slam” in their career along with a video showing some of their matches. I found out that Rafa’s match had been moved to Armstrong so headed off over there. It was a “free for all” and got a seat on the 1st row right next to where the players come on to court. Thought “Oh my God I will be literally right next to Rafa and have a great chance to get his autograph at the end of the match” Well you all know what happened next. The rain came down, would stop for 5 minutes then return with a vengeance, even heavier. The start time kept getting pushed back and back and talking to the courtside security and TV guys got the impression that we would get no play at all. This proved to be true and at around 5.30 play was cancelled for the day.

To say I was pissed off is an understatement, so fucking close to seeing Rafa and it rains and rains and rains, I hate the weather. No idea what is going to happen now but I presume we will have to play into Monday, thank God I am here until Thursday.

All in all a shit day where I got wet and cold again and saw no tennis at all.