The wonder that is ....

.... yes, you guessed it. Wimbledon!

The weather, for once, has been outstanding. I'm sure it's been said often and by far more eminent people than me, but god bless the All English Tennis club for spending so much on that roof to ensure that the tournament was dry.

I indulged in making myself a little tennis dream team on tennisforfree (although the absence of a Wimbledoves meant I was going solo). I didn't make very good choices, possibly because I chose my team the day Wimbers started - but by a sheer stroke of genius, I managed to pick the Women's winner, and I have both final players for the men's .... I had Mr Murray too - but that dream is over for another year. I am currently ranked joint 401st in the women's league, and 873rd in the men's ....

So, I've been sweltering, and jumping around like a lunatic at every Murray serve, but the wonder comes to an end today. Will it be Federer or Roddick? I'm not entirely sure who I want to win, and I doubt I'll see it, as I'm off to my sister's BBQ - a housewarming BBQ she claims - she's only lived there 5860 days!

Letter to Miss V Williams

Dear Ms Williams,

I know this is Wimbledon, and you're hoping to get to the finals with your sister, but would you mind giving Dementiva at least some chance to stay alive until the end of the match?

Many thanks.

A worried Wimbledon watcher.


P.S. to blog readers: Sorry for no actual posts this week. Wimbledon (more specifically Andy Murray) has taken any opportunity to read, or write about what I've been reading, which is most frustrating.

Also, it's the last 24 hours to put your name into the BAFAB draw, and you've got more of a chance of winning, because I'm doing two runners up as well!

Living under a rock

Is it just me who didn't realise that Tim Henman has retired from Tennis (or at least I assume he has, since he's doing commentary on the BBC)

When did this happen?