Daniela and Who?, Pacific Life Open, Indian Wells, CA
One of the events in Southern California that I always would not want to miss going to is the tennis event in Indian Wells, CA. I am a big tennis fan, I may not watch a lot of TV, but somehow, when it is tennis out there, I can take some time sitting in front of TV. And whenever there is a tournament here in Southern California, as long as I have free time, I do come to watch.
Federer on Court
Federer signing Autograph for Fans
Nadal for Fans
Maria and Rafa @ Practice Court
And one of the exciting things the spring and summer offer is the series of Grand Slams. French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. One of my dreams is to be able to witness these tournaments someday live. However, because of their schedules, I kind of feel I may be able to see them only after I retire. All these Grand Slams conflict with my school calendar. So, I just take content at present with watching these Grand Slam Tournaments on TV. Thankfully, there is Direct TV. It is like watching live :), oh well, Directv is the closest I can get to right now to experience US Open. Moving from Connecticut to California, Direct TV has been a reliable partner. Direct TV in CA offers high definition sports packages so hard to resist! Plus, it allows me to record the tournaments if I can not watch them since the packages come with HD DVR! What I like about watching TV on high definition screen is that I can see the ball really so clearly, considering how fast the tennis ball flies on the air it is hard to follow it sometimes. I can feel the excitement more if I get to see and follow where the ball is going, it is like anticipating for what is to happen. Will it be out? Or Will it give the other player a winner shot?
Now that US Open starts August 31st at NYC, and can not leave San Diego because of classes, I will have to rely on US Open, live from NYC through TV screen. The shot below is not mine, I took it from our TV screen as Federer was delivering his speech after his loss to Nadal last French Open 2008.
Not Live from Paris, but Live from TV Screen
And yes, I am a big fan of Roger Federer, that's why I take pictures of him even on TV screen :) I always admire his humility whenever he gives his speech, whether winning or losing.
19 comments:
i watch sports when aris does. do you play tennis, beth?
Wow! Awesome Beth, you have their photos? Amazing! Tell you something...I support Roger Federer too. LOL :p
I watch tennis, so I know all the names, and the decibel produced by the ladies, but am not a real fan.
Great pictures, betchai! I only get to watch sports when they are showing through cable channels..
Oops..forgot to mention that your awards are waiting for you if you want to pick them up on my blog!
Hi Betchai, great pictures! I enjoy watching tennis on cable TV when one of my boys puts it on, but I don't know who the players are. Thanks for the intro to Federer.
What I love about DirectTV is their DVR package - I can record shows when I don't have time to watch them.
You are like my daughter Christine, she loves to watch tennis !
wasnt able to follow tennis after hingis retirement haha.
nice pics ms beth how i wish i can be closer to them too lol
A big fan! But isn't it too much taking his pics from tv? hehehe
thanks to direct tv you can watch your favorite event!
happy weekend betchai! ooooh, i can't wait for the workday to be over!
Betchai, pretty cool photos even the one from TV :) I used to play tennis when I way much younger, it was so much fun and great exercise. Now, I just watch it, I'm too lazy to play :0
You're an ardent tennis fan. I have a friend who's into Mr FedEx too.
Happy weekend!
wow this direct tv is awesome
thanks a lot everyone.
@ Cherie, like Jo of Poetic Shuterbug, used to play tennis before ( but not competetively) but now, lazy, especially my partner has tennis injuries and gout at the same time, thus, hiking had been our therapeutic and physical fitness activity.
These were taken from your TV screen? amazingly clear! Never thought Direct TV is this cool.
I understand your love of tennis. I have the same love for baseball. I watch every game on TV that my team plays, and I try to go to at least a few every year. When baseball season is over, I wait in anticipation for next year.
bethchai, girlfriend! i wish i have your enthusiasm for tennis or for some well known sport. sadly, the only sport i know and play is badminton.
love the pictures, i was looking for you in the audience. did you managed to get a signature of your idol.
I saw Federer play Nadal at the Aus open last year and it was such a good match.
Love tennis, specially playing video tennis,lol
Hi Bets, I have not played tennis for a while. And no direct TV either. Anyways, we are in the 3 digit temps here and one of 4 brush fires has just been contained, so no ocean beach for a while.
Post a Comment