Three quick thoughts from the first sane day of Wimbledon 2010:
I was watching Verdasco vs. Davydenko yesterday, and was just in awe on how complete of a player Nico is. Mentally, he's shown he isn't afraid of anyone. I mean, losing a two-set lead to take it in the fifth is impressive on any scale. What dawned on me while I watched the game was, where's all the Davydenko hoopla, fanfare, flashy endorsements, etc.? I almost know nothing of the man, but he can sure play a mean game of tennis, evidence by his recent wins over top tenners. It's a crying shame that a normal dude like himself doesn't get the attention (positive, that is) he deserves. --Dave Clerc, Mexico (land of tasty baby goat)
Now that the Aussie Open is reaching the halfway point, time to revise your picks. Of those left standing, who's going to reach the semis and the finals? --Scott Freeman, Atlanta, Ga.
It's Saturday. It's Sunday. It's April. Regardless of what time it is in your precinct, here in Melbourne we're halfway through with our first major. Which means it's time for our 2010 Australian Open midterm grades
Be sure to check out Andre Agassi's revealing autobiography excerpt in this week's Sports Illustrated. I'll be taking all questions on the must-read next week.
Beneath seven flat-screen TVs and one large pulldown screen, members of the Racquet Club of the South gathered Monday to watch and celebrate one of their own.
NEW YORK -- A few thoughts on a day of goodbyes at the Open ...
World number one Justine Henin and second seed Jelena Jankovic refused to be blown off course by recording quarterfinal wins on a wild and windy day at the Toronto Cup on Friday.
SI.com: Parting shotsupdated: Sun Jan 28 2007 18:56:00
Here are 50 Thoughts from the 2007 Australian Open, trying to incorporate as many of your questions as possible.
SI.com: Serena digs deepupdated: Fri Jan 19 2007 10:28:00
So, does the fact that Serena Williams can come off of a several-month layoff and beat the No. 5 seed in Australia: 1) make a mockery of the women's game or 2) speak as a testament to Serena's natural and maybe unsurpassed athleticism? For the record, I think Jelena Jankovic [whom Williams will face in the fourth round] is a more formidable opponent than Nadia Petrova. -- Chris Horton, Chicago
SI.com: Fire Serena up!updated: Thu Jan 18 2007 10:21:00
We lead off with a multiple-choice quiz from Jamie Prenkert of Bloomington, Ind.:
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