Canada Open 2001
Aug/6/2001
by Natalia
Hi guys! I saw Pat live for the first time ever on friday, we didn't have tickets cause they were sold out but we got a grounds pass and managed to sneak in after begging everybody, we had to stand at the very top the whole match but it was well worth it. When I first saw him my heart was pounding and I could hardly breath and my feet were shaking. My friend got his autograph after the match but I had no pen of paper of anything, and I was too busy taking pictures. I took a total of 3 and a half rolls of film. :) On Saturday, I was addicted, I had to see him again, unfortunately none of my friends wanted to go so I went by myself which was awefully scary in the metro at night. (so many weirdos) but I'm happy a went because I got a ticket and sitted in the 200 level which was pretty good. The match against Santoro was a little too fast but still nice. I tried to look for any of you but it was almost impossible. In the end my impression of Pat is better than ever before. He is the greatest human being.
He's not only so handsome but has a great character and deffenetly knows how to please the crowd. These were probably the best days of my life. Unfortunatly I lost my second round match to the number 2 seed whom I beat 2 weeks ago. I'm still in the doubles and the consolations but I'm waiting for my tourny next week. I finally starting to get the hang of this french keyboard cause it's kind of funny. Ohhh, and there was this lady with a banner that said Patrick is No.1 or something like that, and I asked her if she was a Rafterbabbler but she had no clue what i was talking about. I have to go eat breakfast now and then off to practice. I'll check back tonight. good luck to Pat next week! and congratulations for getting to the final it was great seeing him and I just wish I could of got the chance to talk to him. Before I forget.