Here's the thing. If you were to ask me what my favorite matches were this past week it would actually take some time to even recall what matches I attended. For me, the tournaments aren't really about the tennis that's played in stadium court (though, the Simon/Lu and Rafa/Nalby matches were rad). I can and do watch tennis matches all the time. The real action is around the practice courts and near the player areas.
A rare smile from Nalby on the practice courts.
Old Man Fed holding his back. THAT must be why he lost to Murray.
Sam and his Querrey Hand under the watchful eye of Jose Higueras.
The only thing we liked about Vika: Her shoes.
Sveta on her way to practice. She stuck around for a few days after she lost. Good. She needed the work. Unfortunately her practices were not great.
Creepy tennis paparazzi. I think this is after Ana apologized to Victoria for not being able to stop for an autograph. "No, sorry." Adorbs.
For *this* you don't put a towel over your face?
(Pics for Forty Deuce by Love All and C Note)
