There are further small victories. Working in the garden, hugging long missed friends, stopping for a chat in the street. Shopping, walking up and down the aisles rather than having a doorstep delivery. I made a physical copy of my tree. It is a reminder that after lockdown, although we will be in a different
world, there is so much to look forward to. Take the very best care of you. You’re unique. See you next month
SPORTS ROUNDUP Not only was Novak Djokovic playing for the Australian Open title last month, he was playing catch-up in the race to be crowned the 'GOAT' in men's tennis. The number of Grand Slam titles is the most obvious and easiest metric for those who wish to determine - and not everyone does - which man is the Greatest Of All Time. Djokovic won in Melbourne to land an 18th major title, moving him two behind Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's all-time leading tally of 20 Grand Slam singles victories. Beating Daniil Medvedev for a ninth Australian Open title may prove to be pivotal in the race. For some, the 'GOAT' discussion is trivial and does a disservice to the achievements of each player in their own right. Looking purely at the numbers does not tell the full picture. It is not possible to quantify their different playing styles, how they have adapted their games, their physical and mental strength, nor how they have overcome the tough moments that have peppered all of their careers.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH INCLUDE: 16-19 March: Horse racing - Cheltenham Festival 25 March: Football - World Cup qualifying starts: England v San Marino 28 March: Formula 1 season starts - Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir - revised season calendar
But it does provide the framework for the debate, and shows that we have been living in special times if there are three potentials ‘GOAT’s that have overlapped during their prime playing days.
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