To stave off depression and fill the void left by the conclusion of the Australian Open, I've been overdosing on the Winter Olympics. Tonight should be especially exciting. The prospect of finally getting to see the much-delayed Women's Downhill featuring American skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn gives me warm feelings all over. Of course, that warmth could be due to the 80-degree February weather we're currently experiencing here in SoCal.
Yeah, on second thought, maybe those warm feelings have nothing to do with the weather. However... I'm also superstoked to watch Shaun White (aka The Flying Tomato) (aka The Animal) attempt to pull off his patented Double Cork and conquer the Half-Pipe for double gold.
But, witnessing all this intense competition, mostly in individual sports, has me aching for tennis once again. Which got me to thinking... Why not add a new surface to the game and play Ice Tennis at the Winter Games?! Genius, right? I mean, Roger Federer already moves with the grace of a figure skater. Think how beautiful he'll be gliding around the ice court. And we've all seen Rafa slide on clay. Imagine how much court he would cover on a frozen surface. Sure, there may be some logistical issues with proper footwork and the risk of injury and whatnot, but that's what the Winter Games are all about -- great skill in the face of potential danger! Of course, like you, I have my doubts that tennis on ice will ever come to fruition, but at least it gives the Olympic Committee something to think about for 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
In doing some research, much to my surprise, the ridiculous concept of Ice Tennis already occurred to some folks back in 1916 and 1918. Even more surprising... it didn't catch on.
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