Wimbledon 2009

Hi guys and gals, the Wimbledon Open 2009 begins today! Rafael Nadal drop a bombshell saying that he won't be defending his title this year due to injury to his knee. Roger Federer will have his chance to claw back to the top of the ATP rankings. Local favourite, Andy Murray will also seek this opportunity to win his first major and also the first Britist man to win the Wimbledon crown since Fred Perry. It is an uphill task for Murray still as he could meet Roger Federer in the final. It would be an interesting match to watch after an epic final in last year's Wimbledon.

Roger Federer is ready to roar!


Andy Murray in action.


Ana Ivanovic

Great week ahead. Hope to see surprises here in the Wimbledon!

Roland Garros - Day 5 (28/5/2009)

Roger Federer played his 2nd Round match on Day 5. Amazing victory for the 2nd seed. A win over Argentine Jose Acasuso after both rallied to win the 2nd round encounter which saw Federer came out top. The result was 7-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-2.

In the next round, Federer will face France Paul-Henri Mathieu on course to win his first French Open Grand Slam.

Quoted from the great Swiss;

“Of course, I’m thrilled to be through,” said Federer, who saved four set points in the first tiebreaker. “It was sort of a fun match to be part of with so many ups and downs."

On th women's court now 29/5/2009, Ana Ivanovic is playing now! (10.26am of GMT+0). She's leading 4-0 in her first set against Iveta Besenova. :D

Roland Garros - Day 2 (25/5/2009)

The usual suspects, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer won their respective matches. It was an initial difficult route for Nadal as his opponent, Marcos Daniel gave him a tough time in his first set. At the end, it was Nadal's win by 7-5, 6-4, 6-3.

Spotting a pink outfit?

Roger Federer won his match by 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 against Alberto Martin from Spain. He will meet Argentine Jose Acasuso in the next round.

Running for the ball!

Forehand serve from Federer

For the women's, Ana Ivanovic did not play today but her next opponent is from Thailand, Tamarine Tanasugarn. Interesting! :D

Updates around the sporting world

Formula One

Jenson Button has once again clinched the vital victory at Monaco GP. Starting from pole, he had all his chances to seal the 10 points. Yet, again Brawn 1-2 with Rubens Barrichello coming 2nd.

Another torrid day for the McLarens. Lewis Hamilton, the defending champion finished 12th after starting from the back of the grid. Teammate Heikki Kovalainen had an accident which forced him to retire. Well, we need more consistency and power to win! Where's the spirit, boys?!

Lewis Hamilton from the pits at Monaco GP.

English Premier League

It's the end of the 2008/09 season. Manchester United capped a wonderful ending by Darron Gibson scoring a wonderful goal. Spectacular! Hope to see him next season as regular. The end it was 1-0 to United. However, Hull was lucky to survive the relegation battle despite losing to United. They were lucky as Newcastle and Middlesborough were the unlucky sides who lost their crucial last day match, which they badly needed 3 full points to survive. Darn unlucky! Goodbye Newcastle. From the wonderful years of Sir Bobby Robson's boys who had beaten Barcelona in the Champions League to the fall-out of the Newcastle owner, Mike Ashley, it seems all good things must come to an end. Big names clearout is expected and Championship football for a year then.

Till death do them apart from the Premier League

Roland Garros 2009 - Day 1 (24/5/2009)

No big names were playing on Day 1. Apart from that, only Andy Murray and Ana Ivanovic were the notable ones who are playing. Both got off with a good start by winning impressively.

Andy Murray beat Juan Ignacio Chela 6-2, 6-2, 6-1

Anna Ivanovic beat Sara Errani 7-6, 6-3

That's all for the update for the weekend!

Roland Garros 2009

Roland Garros 2009 is back in Paris. Will Nadal go on to win again? Will Federer be ending his barren run here? The only Grand Slam eluded from his glorious career and 1 more to match the great Pete Sampras. A week ago, Federer reduces the odd to win against Nadal on clay by beating Nadal at the Madrid Masters (Clay court). Does this mean Nadal is going weaker? (I hope so) Anyways, Federer is my bet to clinch the Roland Garros this year!

Federer in action!

Nadal with his forceful forehand return!

Great rivalries between 2 great champions!

The Roland Garros starts on the 24th of May till the Final on the 7th of June 2009. Looking forward to the finals.

Anyways, Ana Ivanovic is hot!

Ana Ivanovic showing off!

Ooh La La!