the actual byline to this picture in the Guardian UK -- A picture of Ana Ivanovic for no good reason. Apart from the obvious one, of course.
i wonder if she gives lessons.
forgive, please, a mere simpleton’s
heartfelt ode to all these wimbledonsgrass everywhere but not two weeds
the perfect place for growing seedsscones and mash, and loggers and tea
centre spelled with r before efans on the tube hoping perchance
to actually witness bud collins pantsa playing surface not swept, but mown
balls that are always rolled, not thrownwatching back home with bacon and eggs
in london though, they do it with kegsquick wars, long wars, fought in the night
all waged in predominantly whitedrop shots, drop sets, and drops to the knees
it was out! it was in! new balls pleaseblondes, brunettes and two dozen “ovas”
lot of nobodies and two supernovasno rain, no gloom, looks good on tellies
but personally, i miss the brelliesa simple quote tossed off nonchalant
seen the next morn in 60 size fontgentlemen announced in the opening brackets
who probably go out and abuse their racketsa favorite rant that just wont wear is
johnny mac’s, “you cannot be serious!”brits and scots, all union jack loyals
plumbers and bakers next to boxes of royala bet on a brit that’s actually practical
all beneath a roof that’s finally retractibleelegance and style fit for a queen
but really, who puts purple with green?
- rick reilly, transcribed from ESPN360.com
Her match against Venus this Wimbledon was sad – had to retire early due to injury and started crying on court. Made you want to hug her and then some.