I'm sorry, it's been ages- but I've lacked a TV or reliable internet access, and anyway the top players take a month off after Wimbledon and the BBC tennis news has been largely revolving around Elena Baltacha losing or Andy Murray sneezing.
But now there is some more interesting activity afoot as Andy Murray played Kevin Anderson (tall South African) in the second round of the Montreal Masters (Murray had a bye through the first round, and is the defending champion). Murray moved slowly and was comprehensively beaten by Anderson. And the US Open is only two weeks away...
That's not all, Nadal is also out beaten by Ivan Dodig, at least he lasted three sets Andy. But Djokovic and Federer have won their matches.
In Toronto number one Wozniaki also lost her second round match, but Wimbledon winner Kvitova, and French Open champ Li got through matches. Clijsters pulled out with a stomach injury. And poor Dinara Safina will miss the rest of the year with her back injury, again.
In other British news Elena Baltacha, Anne Keothothong, and Heather Watson (jeeps what happened to Laura Robson eh?) all have places at the US Open in a few weeks. And James Ward who reached the Queens Club semis this year has reached a new highest ranking, into the top 150 for the first time, at 144. But he'll still have to qualify to play at the US Open.
But now there is some more interesting activity afoot as Andy Murray played Kevin Anderson (tall South African) in the second round of the Montreal Masters (Murray had a bye through the first round, and is the defending champion). Murray moved slowly and was comprehensively beaten by Anderson. And the US Open is only two weeks away...
That's not all, Nadal is also out beaten by Ivan Dodig, at least he lasted three sets Andy. But Djokovic and Federer have won their matches.
In Toronto number one Wozniaki also lost her second round match, but Wimbledon winner Kvitova, and French Open champ Li got through matches. Clijsters pulled out with a stomach injury. And poor Dinara Safina will miss the rest of the year with her back injury, again.
In other British news Elena Baltacha, Anne Keothothong, and Heather Watson (jeeps what happened to Laura Robson eh?) all have places at the US Open in a few weeks. And James Ward who reached the Queens Club semis this year has reached a new highest ranking, into the top 150 for the first time, at 144. But he'll still have to qualify to play at the US Open.
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