One reason why watching sports is pretty exciting is that everything that happened before, all the statistics that back up a player or a team are just that, numbers written on paper - and once in a while - the one who deserves to win - on paper - bites the dust.
All the stats point to the fact that Simona is the clear favorite in this year's women's final for the French Open - world #1, third French Open final, fourth grand slam final, win-loss record over Sloane - but again, who knew Jelena Ostapenko last year when she blasted her way to the finals - and took the match when Simona was almost winning - first set and 0-3 up in the second set. The girl just took it to Simona and stood her ground till the last winning point - much to the tennis world's amazement!
Sports is exciting because the one who deserves to win - the one who really fights for it - at that moment in time - will get the top prize.
Not the one who looked good on paper before the match.
After saying that, Simona dear, all your fans from all over the world will really be let down if you lose this one, big LOL! Talk about handling so much expectations! You really look tougher now, and you were impressive in Kerber and Muguruza's matches.
Sloane is a tricky opponent, because unlike you, she has a grand slam title, and she knows how that moment feels. So we know your armour is already very thick and full of experience, but if you ever let Sloane just take a peek into that armour, she just might win Roland Garros. She looks so calm and happy her smile might just extend with winning that title.
So just hold your ground dear, even when things start to turn to Sloane's favour. This is your moment and the stars have aligned for you to take it.
