15 burning questions with Grigor Dimitrov

If you could switch places with anyone and live their life, who would it be and why?

I love my life!  I did my own choice and I haven't really thought of switching life with anyone else.  Even if it's not easy every day, I work on it step by step and you might get reward one day.  For me it's the greatest gift, because you earn everything yourself. 

How would you describe your fashion style?

I have a sense, I feel if it's right to wear or if it's appropriate.  Tough to describe, I kinda go with my flow.

What is your favorite piece of clothing?

To me all of them are favorite!  I'm quite picky, I'd rather have quality than quantity.

If you could have a conversation with any 3 people [alive or dead] who would they be?

Buddha, Gustav Klimt, and David Choe.

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Australian Open Day 3: Monster Serves Mixed With Controversy

David Nalbandian arguing with the chair umpireby Kait O'Callahan

We got home late last night, and as a result I sleep past my alarm this morning. We turn up an hour late for day three - it seems insignificant at the time, but we will pay for it later, (bear in mind our 50 matches goal). We start our day with Sergiy Stakhovsky and Kevin Anderson, our favourite Rhino helping South African. It’s exactly what you’d expect; big serves, short rallies, and not a whole lot of rhythm. We leave after a set; there’s an Argentinian I have to watch.

If I’ve known absolute joy as a Roger Federer fan, I’ve had my fair share of heartbreak with Juan Martin del Potro. Thankfully, today isn’t one of those days. Del Potro is never in danger of losing to Blaz Kavcic, despite being broken in each set and falling behind 0-3 in the first. He plays in patches, some brilliant, some far from it. Kavcic never really goes away, although he matches del Potro in unforced errors and throws in more than a few double faults. Del Potro says after the match that he’s happy with his level, and on later reflection, so am I. At the time though, I’m clutching my hands in a prayer position, dangling on the edge of my seat. I’m fairly sure the girl beside me has decided I’m nuts, but then she thinks the best thing Francesca Schiavone’s done is beat Sam Stosur in Brisbane, and is wearing shorts that resemble a denim bikini (these shorts that don’t cover your bottom need to go. Mothers of teenage daughters worldwide- get onto that). Del Potro takes his sweet time winning in straight sets, and by late afternoon we have seen only two matches.

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Reading Room

Fish vs. Dimitrov from Stephanie Myles on Vimeo.

Grigor Dimitrov made quick work of Mardy Fish at the Hopman cup, and Mardy didn't like it.  Video images here.  Funny slide show above via Open Court.

A LOT of people are starting 2012 in a bad way.  Injured.

Rafael Nadal added weight to his racket to improve his serve and gain length on his groundstrokes.

A great read from SI about why people shouldn't take Serena Williams so literally.

A new website called The Tennis Space, did a 60 second interview with Caroline Wozniacki.  Find out what movie star she would like to play her in a film!

Herbalife India is now sponsoring Somdev Devvarman.

If you are travelling to the Aussie Open this year, John Wertheim gives you some need to know tips.

and last but not least...

Caroline Wozniacki explains why she doesn't mind over exposing her relationship with Rory McIlroy.

My Boys

Let me preface this by saying that I don't claim to know Grigor Dimitrov and Dmitry Tursunov so they really aren't "my boys" as in my personal buddies (but I would be ok with that), but they have definitely become "my boys" when it comes to who I root for when I watch tennis.

Because tennis is an individual sport, there is usually something about a player that connects with you on a personal level, in addition to how they play the game, that makes you a fan.  For example, my sister says that she loves Jo-Wilfried Tsonga because he is "joyous" when he plays tennis.  (She also thinks he's hot).

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US Open Day 1 & 2: Highlights and Lowlights

You Talkin' To Me?Day 1 Catch Up:

Grigor Dimitrov's kiss seen 'Round The World' or maybe just in Louis Armstrong Stadium.  I'll admit, I'm a little jealous of Monfils.

Venus Williams wore a mullet.  Seriously.

Day 2 Highlights and Lowlights:

Highlight:  There were lots of besties out supporting each other today including:  Xavier Malisse watching Steve Darcis win a 5 set battle against Dimitry Tusunov, Alexandr Dolgopolov watching friend and countryman Sergei Bubka who also happens to be the boyfriend of Victoria Azarenka, and Pico's team watching countryman Maximo Gonzalez take on Stanislas Wawrinka.  Maximo had the Argentinians fired up after he took the first set, but eventually Stan prevailed in four 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3.

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