Ana Ivanovic who undeservadly received and signed a lifetime contract with Adidas has hired Steffi Graf's former coach Heinz Gunthardt to help put her "career" back together again. Ivanovic who hasn't played well in almost 2 years seems to be more interested in doing modeling and being seen with golfer boyfriend Adam Scott, than playing tennis or doing the things to make herself better. Since the 2008 French Open, Ivanovic has been average at best. Getting Gunthardt on her side is a good move, but you need to have the motivation to become elite once again, and I don't think Ivanovic has the mental makeup to come all the way back to #1 again.
Roger Federer has pulled out of this weeks event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Federer says he has a "lung infection", and that is the reason for him not playing this week. Well technically he could have anything from a cold to pneumonia. Is "the Rog" really sick, or does he not want to make the trip and play? Its anyones guess, but Federer has a background of "weasling" out of tournaments, especially Davis Cup. You've had a month off Roger, time to quit being a puss and play some tennis.
David Nalbandian's comeback hits another snag. He tore a groing muscle last week during a match that forced him to retire and pull out of the entire tournament. He will be out for a few weeks and is forced to the sidelines of the Argentina-Sweden Davis Cup matchup that takes place next week. Nalbandian missed most of the season last year due to hip surgery. He came back and tried to play in the Australian Open, but could not compete because he was complaining of a stomach muscle problem. Now the groin tear is another injury added on. Maybe Nalbandian should try to get into better shape. A guy notorious for not living up to his potential and letting himself balloon up in weight probably should lay down the little debbies, and work on his fitness. The more fit you are David, the less chances are you will be injured.
The United States named its Davis Cup team that will face Serbia next week on clay in Belgrade. Captain Patrick McEnroe named Sam Querrey, John Isner, and the Bryan Brothers to the team. Andy Roddick chose not to play, because of a bothersome shoulder injury he is working through. The team isn't terrible, but I don't think it is enough to beat Serbia. Querrey by American standards is good on clay. Isner will suck on the clay. He lacks movement, and his serve will be neutralized by the slow surface. The Bryan Brothers are the best doubles team in the world, so you can't go wrong there. Still with Novak Djokovic playing in front of a home crowd, I don't see much of a shot for the U.S.A.
Corona, the Mexican beer company is now the top sponsor of the mens tour. The beer company and the ATP agreed upon a 5 and a half year contract.
No word on if Rafa Nadal and Shakira are actually "banging" yet. Maybe everyone should try to find a Shakira blog to see if they have any inside information. I guess I just dont get it. Nadal is kind of a goofy looking bastard. Maybe Shakira should try the curse of Verdasco's weiner instead.
"Maybe everyone should try to find a Shakira blog to see if they have any inside information."
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