Alright, let’s talk about the Madrid Open 2024, the tennis thing.
I actually set out to follow it properly this year. You know, really pay attention. I remember thinking, okay, clay season, big tournament, Masters 1000, gotta keep track.
Getting Started
So, first thing I did was check the dates. Made a mental note. Then I tried to figure out who was playing, who the top seeds were. You hear the usual names, Nadal, Alcaraz, especially since they’ve won there before, Spaniards doing well on home turf and all that. Think Nadal has like five titles there?
My plan was simple: check scores daily, maybe watch some highlights online after work. I even thought about catching a few matches live if the timing worked out with my schedule, which, let’s be honest, rarely happens.
The Actual Process (Kind Of)
Well, life got in the way, as it always does. First few days, I was good. Checked the results on my phone. Saw some early round upsets, the usual stuff. But then, work stuff blew up. Had a project go sideways, needed all hands on deck. Suddenly, tennis wasn’t exactly top priority anymore.
It’s funny, it reminds me of trying to learn that new coding thing last year. Started strong, bought the books, set up the environment. Then, boom, family emergency. Dropped it completely. Never picked it back up. Same energy here.
So, my grand plan of following Madrid closely? Yeah, didn’t quite pan out.
- Checked scores sporadically.
- Missed most of the mid-round matches.
- Heard chatter about players dropping out or getting weird walkovers.
Catching the End
I did manage to catch the final result though. Saw that Andrey Rublev won it. Beat F�lix Auger-Aliassime. Sounded like a real fight, went to three sets. 4-6, 7-5, 7-5. That’s a close one. Good for Rublev, getting his second big Masters title.
It’s held at that Caja Magica place, right? Switched from hard court to clay a while back, maybe 2009? That always makes things interesting. Different vibe from the hard court Masters events like Miami or Indian Wells.
So, the takeaway? Well, I tried. I started the process, I had the intention. But following a whole two-week tournament takes dedication, or at least, less life interference. Kinda like trying to stick to a diet when your friends keep wanting to go out for pizza.
At least I know who won. Rublev. Madrid. 2024. Got that logged.
