I am sure it means the world to be able to hold up the trophy standing amongst what people coined as ‘legends’ who have been there, done that.

The unspokeable joy! Oh hey, Mr Laver, why are you not holding the trophy?

No wonder, this man is saying that tennis is crazy, this year has been crazy and what-not. With that painful five-setter loss in Australia earlier this year (dang! if he had won.. he would have a chance to make it a calendar Grand Slam!), then the Mirka pregnancy announcement and later the sudden out-of-blue-but-we-exptected-it-anyways wedding leading to the clay court season..

I mean, it is a whole lot to grasp, right?

With Nadal out of picture, you wonder if anyone could ever be better and beat him. You see, some people say Nadal is the greatest because he has leading head-to-head record against the greatest, ie. Roger. I refuse to dwell in that simply because I see tennis as such as subjective subject. You cannot compare player to player and match to match. The game is just like that. One painful loss does not mean his entire career is over.

This photo was seen on TENNIS.com and also on the ATP website.

What is so special about a gorgeous millionaire walking out on Centre Court?

It is because my friend was pictured behind! He’s the guy in red behind taking a photo. His image may be blurred but it is still 4th row away and Roger Federer passing by in his so gold emblazed outfit and accessories. So according to my friend, he queued since 9am the day before and paid 40 pounds to be in Centre Court on the first day of the championships.

Oh well, the lucky fella (my friend whom played tennis himself) also went to Roland Garros. This is so unfair! I hope to get to London like real soon… visit the Wimbledon Museum or something.

Well, this is self-explanatory..

I watched the live broadcast on Sunday night where Agassi, Graf, Henman and Clijster played an exhibition match at the Wimbledon Centre Court, trying out its new retractable roof. I would say it was amazing, considering the fact that it rains so often in London. As a matter of fact, it actually rained during the exhibition match. Isn’t the roof what it is all about?

The commentator even mentioned that the entire nation needs a roof! I hope I won’t be left aloof when it rains so commonly when I am there.

Love the green, green grass court. While we patiently awaits the most prestigious Wimbledon championships, we have more clay to showcase (at Roland Garros, of course)!

Although Federer is favored to hold on to the No. 1 ranking after Wimbledon, Nadal and Djokovic have an opportunity to overtake the Swiss star. Federer will retain No. 1 if he reaches the quarterfinals. If Federer fails to reach the quarterfinals and Nadal wins Wimbledon, the Spaniard will take over No. 1. If Federer loses in the first round and Djokovic wins the title, the Serb will rank No. 1.