Well much as I needed a break after the US Open, I needed a bit of a break from putting together these year-end reviews. Don't get me wrong, they're a blast to put together. Unfortunately, life gets in the way.
- In a rather genius marketing move, Tampax announces a deal with Serena after the USO. Just to be clear, this is a sponsorship deal for tampons, not Midol. Serena can still lose her shit. She just can't leak all over the court. So...win/win.
- In news that is totally unrelated to the fact that Kimmy won the USO, Justine announces she's coming back.
- Steps!
- What is this, a Fleet Foxes concert?
- Elephant Appreciation Day!
- If there was one running theme throughout FD 09, it is this: Flavia is AWESOME.
- No one likes Nicole Vaidisova. I'm not even convinced Steps does.
- Months later, I still love Ai's dress.
- Speaking of Ai...tears. You'll be missed.
- I give a shout out to my good TW friend Sam.
- A cuddly Rafa is my favorite Rafa of all.
- Kimiko showed the kids how it's done. Because everyone else stopped caring.
- Marat always wins in Bangkok. I mean, not in tennis, but you know, generally. He even played dubs and won!
- Querrey California sat on a glass table. And somehow people were surprised.
- Chillin and Shillin.
- Hey look! I didn't shit on Roger!
- Oily, lanky, cute boys.
- LOLOLOLOLOL....LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.
- Oh, Sveta.
- Ana finally admits she sucks.
- Joint tournaments are awesome.
- Wow. I completely forgot this happened.
- Hey, remember when I drunkenly threatened to beat up Victoria? I have rage issues.
- How did I forget that Gilles won a title this year? Weird.
- And now, introducing, Zhang Shuai and your new world #1, Serena Williams. Or is it Nads?
- Chevy Nova bounces Venus.
- "Is her last name Jankovic?" Love her. But what is it about the Chinese and the Russians?
- Rafa vs. Marat! I need a cigarette. Even Rafa was excited.
And with that, I was off to London for a bit of R&R.
