Tennis

I think Henin might be upset.

Just got home from work and it started raining in Paris literally as I turned on the TV.

So Safin's out as well. I suppose it was too much to expect him to do well. The home favourites are in trouble too - I see Gasquet's out and Monfils was struggling before the rain. Henin was having trouble with Paszek? I've seen Paszek play before, she's definitely talented. Justine looked in control but I guess the rain has interrupted her momentum.

Anna, Daniela and Ana all won comfortably.

Yay!!! Maria K lost though. Monfils won. I have to say I didn't really think much of him before but he really won me over today. He has a lot of boyish charm.

Monfils is fun to watch, he's kinda unpredictable and he always has these ridiculous drawn-out matches at RG. I think he's got his tactics all wrong but he seems to get by.

Lil' Masha had a tough time against Stosur. She's not had much luck this year.

How'd you like her outfit?

I'm setting the video for Hewitt vs Gaudio tomorrow. Hopefully it'll be a cracker... and Lleyton will win of course.

del Potro had Nadal in the first set last night, before he realized that he was two points away from winning the set, choked, and let Nadal break back and run away with it. Daaaamn.

I got my new issue of tennis week and Anna has a photoshoot in it. If only my scanner worked . I would totally scan it for you Chaky.

^^^

Is there an interview with it? What's she wearing? And who's on the cover? (Sorry for all the questions.) I'll have to put the word out to some of my other American tennis friends to get hold of it.

Yes there is an interview in it. I dunno if you can really buy it on the stands. I only get it because I'm a USTA member. Theres like 4 or 5 pictures and she looks HOT. She's in regular clothes and there's a long article in it and an interview from her. If I can't scan it I will type out the article.

Thank you Nina.

Really glad to see Lleyton came through a tough 5 setter against former champion Gaston Gaudio this morning.

The rain is still messing everything up. Anna had her match against Agnes Szavay stopped by rain when she was winning 6-4 *5-4. She came back on, got two points from winning and then collapsed and lost the set on a horrible tie-break. Finally came through 6-4 in the third. Daniela's match didn't even start today. She'll probably have to play two or three days in a row now (assuming she keeps winning).

Big match tomorrow: Jankovic [4] vs Venus Williams [26]

I can also imagine Monfils vs Nalbandian turning into an epic. Henin might be waiting a while to get on after that.

I know. I can't wait!!!

It's a shame Jankovic and Venus have to meet so early.

Jelena won!!! That has got to be a good match.

Ana Ivanovic had an easy draw, as did Vaidisova.

Tipsarevic lost and so did Monfils.

Oh, Ljubicic lost as well. That was pretty surprising.

Friday 1 June - live updates

Friday, June 1, 2007

By Drew Lilley

8.28 pm: Safina takes the second 6-3 (Fatima's happy again, and I'm safe - for the moment). And... Henin has beaten Santangelo, 6-2, 6-3 (I said she'd lose seven, I was close). She looked ruffled at times but her topspin fore and backhands were looking good. The No.1 seed and 2003, 2005 and 2006 champion will face Sybille "Bam Bam" Bammer in the last 16, probably on Sunday.

8.19 pm: Santangelo is still pushing Juju. Broken back again - 4-3 now. Who'll win the women's, asks Raj? One of Serena, Justine, Jelena and Nicole. Whoever plays best on the days. I can't really separate them at the moment - all have plenty of good moments, the odd lapse. Will Mirza and Santoro win the mixed, he continues. Well, they won 6-2, 6-0 against Vania King and Franek Cermac today. I'd love to see them do well as Santoro is a nice guy from the little I've met him and I'm obviously a big Sania fan.

Why do men take three service balls from the ball-kids, bounce them then throw one back? asks Liesbeth. Because they like to get the one with the absolute, ultimate, no doubt about it fastest bounce for their first services at 200+ km/h.

What do I do in my spare time, asks Fatima? Hmm... play touch rugby for Switzerland. Do you believe me? Well you should, 'cause it's true.

8.13 pm: Serena wins 6-4, 6-3. She salutes the crowd and looks happy with her performance - as well she might. The 18-zear-old Roxette-a-like gave a great account of herself, but it was a bridge too far this early in her career. Sultry-na, meanwhile, will play the winner of the Pannetone/Davai Dinara match (where Dinara has broken!) 26 winners, Serena hit, compared with 16 unforced errors. Juju meanwhile has broken again. Nearly there...

8.07 pm: Sultry breaks rockin', then holds. 5-3 to the 2002 winner. Juju breaks then is broken back by Mara. There's still a hint of rain in the air out there. Davai Dinara and Pannetone are still going with serve, 2-2. Fatima, meanwhile, after sending me nine mails today, is obviously too glued to the TV to write...

Looks like Safina is going to win.

Tomorrow's women's matches lineup seems very interesting.

Anna C is also playing after Ana I.