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Roger Federer is on fire in the muggy heat of Miami…I will have what he is having! He is looking good! Still have to say, 80-90 percent humidity, not for me…that 80 degrees plus with no humidity in the California desert last week was sublime! Speaking of sublime, Mr. Roger Federer is playing some sublime tennis, had the shot of the tournament today in his victory over T. de Bakker of the Netherlands, 6-3, 6-3. Roger must have had dinner plans for sure as he made quick work of this match. Mirka was sitting along side Anna Wintour (editor of Vogue) and Mr. Edberg was also in attendance…sounds like a nice dinner party to me!! Earlier on the stadium court, Andy Murray made quick work of F. Lopez (the one his mother thinks is SO HOT!), 6-4, 6-1. Andy said in his post match interview that he had enjoyed such great success over Lopez (a lefty) since he grew up playing with his brother, also a lefty. Has not had that much success when it comes to that lefty named Nadal! Anyhow, great match for Andy and interestingly, Ivan Lendl was there to watch. The two parted ways prior to the start of the tournament so go figure? Speaking of Nadal, he breezed past “Rusty”, ie. Leyton Hewitt last night, 6-1, 6-3. Heard the commentators mention that they had seen Federer catching a bit of Rafa’s first match a couple of day prior. Interesting…first I have ever heard of Fed watching an opponent’s match. Now, Rafa has certainly been know to attend Roger’s matches, but that was a first as far as I know. Continuing with last night’s results, Stan the man Wawrinka needed three sets to advance and Donald Young and John Isner of the USA also went the distance, with Isner prevailing. Tommy Haas has withdrawn from the tournament due to a shoulder injury (hate to hear that) and Juan Martin del Potro has announced that he will undergo surgery on his left wrist and miss six months of action. Such a shame for Del Potro…missing both Indian Wells and Miami and now this news released.
On the women’s side, Sharapova also needed three sets to advance, dropping the second set in a tie break but coming back to take the match 6-2 in the third. Today, world number 1 Serena William played a very sloppy match, 40 plus unforced errors, but prevailed over Caroline Garcia in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Big sister Venus is taking the court now to face Casey Dellacqua of Australia. (GO VENUS!) Li Na advanced today in two sets, 6-3, 6-3 over Madison Keys of the USA and A. Radwanska continues to show no ill effects from the left knee injury as she cruised over Vesnina of Russia, 7-5, 6-3. Also, entertaining match on the men’s side took place between Baghdatis and Tsonga with Tsonga winning in three long sets, 4-6, 7-6, 7-5. Great effort by Marcus but the flamboyant Frenchman moves on!
Interesting match tonight between Sloane Stephens of the USA vs. Caroline Wozniacki (Rory Mcilory’s fiance!). Also, Novak Djokovic will take on F. Mayer of Germany.
Moving to that tourney, March Madness, Dayton continue to roll, first Ohio State, last night taking out Syracuse of the ACC! WOW! Michigan advanced and Michigan State took out the Harvard “hotties” 80- 73, ending their upset run. And how about Stanford, beating Kansas at the buzzer, 60-57. (This just continues to decimate my bracket!)
At the half, Wichita State (undefeated regular season) leads Kentucky by six points, 37-31. We all have heard Kentucky whine about their “tough bracket”, even Ashley Judd, the former Mrs. Dario Franchitti (are they or aren’t they?) and Kentucky alum and loyal fan complained on Kimmel, but the Wildcats are holding their own in the first half. Wichita State is GOOD!!
Back later with this final!
The perfect season for Wichita State comes to an end…Kentucky wins 78-76. What a game!! ( I actually had this upset in my bracket!!)
