12th September, 2021.
Nice things and sad things … nice … and sad … …
Did you ever hear about the Crucible Curse?
Basically? Any snooker player that wins the World Championship won’t win the year afterwards.
Oh, they’ll win again: Steven Hendry, Steve Davis, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Ray Reardon, have all won multiple times.
Just not the year after their first win.
It’s supposed to be a largely psychological thing.
If I’ve understood it, a player’s first win at Snooker’s biggest event is partially a result of them have low expectations.
And therefore no pressure.
The second year … ? There’s tons of stress … as everyone’s got their eyes on the defending champion.
So … ?
I heard the news, this morning, that the UK’s Emma Raducanu has won the women’s Championship in New York.
As a qualifier: a complete unknown, coming out of nowhere, and winning the event without dropping a set.
Good for her.
But … ?
I’m thinking the Crucible Curse — or, at least, a tennis equivalent — might come into effect, here.
Can she win the next big event?
Given she’s won this?
Good luck on that Front, Emma.
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Sad things … sad things …
Did you ever hear of a Spanish singer called María Mendiola?
She was one half of Baccara: the duo that had a huge hit, back in the day, with Yes Sir, I Can Boogie: and died, last night, at the age of 69.
That’s sad: especially when you consider 69 is no age at all!
The least I can do … ? Is play that song.
It only seems right.
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