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Novak Djokovic on Jay Leno's Tonight Show 8/2/11

Cute - as usual.

He posted these photo's on his Facebook page:

And how about the actual clip:

Rafael Nadal Meets Rory McIlroy at Wimbledon

The faces of the two reigning US Open champions.

Rafa updated his Facebook with this photo captioned: For those that like golf: On Tuesday I was talking with Rory McIlroy, He won the U.S. Open Golf. He is one of the best golfers and he is even better outside the courses.

Rafael Nadal Goes Grocery Shopping in London as He Prepairs for Wimbledon

I wonder if he's a bargain shopper?

Earlier today Rafa updated his Facebook with this photo captioned:

I just arrived in Britain! And I’m doing the grocery shopping. Getting ready.

The defending Wimbledon champ was named the top seed this afternoon.

He's been to 4 straight finals - winning 2: '08 & '10. He did not play in '09.

This will be Rafa's 7th time at SW19 and he has a W/L record of 29-4.

He is looking for his 3rd Roland Garros-Wimbledon sweep: '08 & '10.

All this and he has only just turned 25.

Chef Janko Tipsarevic Grilling some Burgers

Grillin' like a villian.

Janko took to his Facebook to post this pic & compliment his friend:

Even tho he lost today, Viktor will be top 10 latest after US Open.

You heard it hear first...

Viktor suffered a tough loss to Andy Murray today 7-5 in the 5th.

Janko could be onto something...

Vik only has 275 points to defend from now thru the US Open.

Two Serbs in the top 10 - who'da thunk it?

Roger Federer Updates Facebook with a Pic & Video

He captioned the pic: Here is a picture from practice today in Paris...

He's readying for his match tomorrow with Janko Tipsarvic - H2H: 3-0/RF.

And about the fun video below he wrote: Tought you'd enjoy this video...

I did, thanks!

While in Rome Rafael Nadal Shops at Emporio Armani as They Release New Underwear Ad

Rafa enters, weighs some fashion options and leaves with a couple of bags.

Funny, I don't really fancy him as much of a shopper.

Ad Rafa: While playing in Rome Emporio Armani has released a new ad:

Top photos from Rafa's Facebook

Jelena Jankovic Goes on Shopping Spree in Rome

I see Jelena picked me up something nice from Gucci.

She is playing in Rome and is in Caroline Wozniacki's quarter of the draw.

Photo from Jelena's Facebook page.

Novak Djokovic Enbraces 'Stop War Start Tennis' Initiative

Novak posed for these photos with the Indo-Pak Express earlier today.

Rohan Bopanna & Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi are currently ranked #8 in dubs.

They are true international inspirations.

Please join the Fan Page for the 'Stop War - Start Tennis' initiative.

As Rafael Nadal Takes to the Links at Indian Wells

And shows off good solid form.

Rafa updated his Facebook page with a couple golf photos.

As he is in IW with a start date of Saturday against De Voest or Riba.

Last year he lost to Ljubicic in the Sf's. He's won this event in '07 & '09.

He & Marc Lopez won the doubles title last year & are playing to defend.

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Can Rafa add IW.11 to his record-setting 18 Masters 1000 singles titles?

He's drawn Roddick in the Qf's - Murray or Soderling for the Sf's.

Good times ahead folks...

Novak Djokovic Packs for US Hard Court Spring Swing

Damn Nole, those are some cute pups.

Novak updated his Facebook page today with this photo captioned: Just so you know what I've been doing all night, apart from trying to upload the video.... This is what a tennis player brings on a road trip of 4 weeks - 5 bags :) even my dogs feel sorry for me, lol

Rafael Nadal Moves into 4th Round at Australian Open

Austalian Open - Men's Third Round

1 Rafael Nadal d Bernard Tomic - 62 75 63

Don't let that scoreline fool you - this was tougher than it looks.

In fact, Tomic raced to a 4-0 lead in that 2nd set and should have taken it.

Rafa didn't play at his best. He looks like he may still have a flu hangover.

Rafa, aptly: I have to play a bit better if I want to get to the quarterfinals.

And he will need to get by Marin Cilic, who after a 5-setter may be tired.

Marin won their only match - in at Beijing in 2009: 61 63.

That was a different and rising Marin. And that was autumn Rafa...

Also, ESPN ran a lovely video last night: Behind the Scenes with Rafa.

Photos: From yesterday. The top was at the Nike Polo Van.

The bottom he posted to his Facebook captioned:

The shoe that Tuts gave me with my name.

All my team have one with their names. Thanks Tuts!

Roger Federer Visits Melbourne Zoo

Roger Facebooked this photo today captioned:

Went to the Melbourne Zoo today with the kids. Loved the kangaroos!

I wonder if I go to Melbourne Zoo if they'll let me hang with the 'roos?

Just another reason to want Mirka's life!

Oh and Rog is playing on Laver today. A match I'm sure he's not sweating.

He faces Tommy Robredo - H2H: 9-0. Tommy has only won two sets.

He'll have (hopefully) a much tougher Qf in either Roddick or Wawrinka.

If I'm Roger I might prefer Roddick. Mmm, wait no. Wawrinka.

I guess that's the real point... he probably doesn't care which.

Roger Federer Updates Facebook from Abu Dhabi

Roger updated his Facebook page with this photo he captioned:

Starting the year tomorrow with my first match in Abu Dhabi.

Spent some of the day doing a kids clinic and signing autographs.

Roger Federer is on His Way to Zurich Exo Y'all

Roger Federer updated his Facebook page today...

On my way in the car to the airport to fly to Switzerland for the exhibition.

Just got this picture from the event team in Zurich...

Should be a great match with Rafa!

*****

These two matches this week ought to be mighty interesting...

So can't wait!!!

Roger Federer Practices for Rafa Nadal Exos Next Week

Roger took to his Facebook page today with this photo - captioned:

Just finishing one of my practices today...

Getting ready for the exos next Tues & Wed vs Rafa in Zurich and Madrid.

Exos are usually lighter affairs during the off-season but...

I have a feeling the fans are in for a real high-level treat with these tho.

What with the Aussie Open just around the corner... Stay tuned.

Roger Federer Updates Facebook Page from Shanghai

Roger posted this photo on his Facebook page with the caption:

Just arriving for practice in Shanghai...

at one of the coolest tennis stadiums in the world.

He has a 1st round bye & will play John Isnor or Lukasz Kubot in the 2nd.

A Federer/Isner 2nd round match sure would be interesting...

Roger Federer Practice Session in Shanghai

Roger Updated his Facebook: Great to be back in Shanghai! I missed being here last year and I am looking forward to playing in front of my Chinese fans next week. Fbook is tough to access in China but I will try and post a few pictures if I can. Thanks!

  

Roger is playing the Shanghai Masters 1000 event for the 1st time (last year was its debut) but let's not forget that he won the year-end championships twice when they were played here. 

He has a 1st tound bye and will open against either John Isner or a qualifier. He is in Robin Soderling's quarter and Novak Djokovic's half. He can only meet Rafa should they get to the final.

Roger also has an opportunity to tie Rafa's record of 18 Masters 1000 titles should he raise the trophy on next Sunday.

Now let's get back to his first match which I'll asume will be against Isner. I've bitched about this a few times already in previous posts but Roger's decission to skip all warm-up tournaments continues to puzzle me and Isner is the reason why...

Isner, having reached the Sf's in Beijing, will have played 5 matches in Asia by the time he he gets to Roger on Tuesday/Wednesday. Roger will not have played a tour match since his Sf loss at the US Open a month ago.

For me, it just feels like poor planning. Isner is due a big scalp. Couple that with a lot of players taking care of the 0's in their H2H this year (and last) and Fed Fans might be justified in their worry.

I know I am.

Rafael Nadal has Arrived in Tennis-Crazed Tokyo

First he is greeted at the airport by actress Maiko Ito who gifted him flowers.

Then he went to practice - in front of 5,000 fans! Someone is big in Japan.

(Pardon that unintended pun.)

Photos: Facebook

Fernando Verdasco Arrives in Bangkok for ATP 250

Dude. That jacket. So not good. Hey, didn't you recently take a Twitter poll about whether or not you should get a haircut? I thought we in favor of the cutting won. Let's get on that. Oh, and I'm really loving your Vicki Lawrence suitcase - very cool!

Fern left a very sweet mesage on his Facebook page for his Thai fans: I am happy to come back to Thailand again. The Thai people are very kind and I love Thailand. One reason why I decided to come here is because of my lovely Thai fans that have posted and chatted with me on Facebook. I’d like to thank all my fans and hope you come and cheer me at the venue.

8th ranked Fernando is seeded 2nd in Bangkok and received a first round bye - he will face the winner of Mischa Zverev/Benjamin Becker in his opening match.

Jelena Jankovic at the All-Access Hour in Cincinnati

No idea, so don't ask. It's hot though.

Jelena gave us this treat via her Facebook page.

Yay us!