Forty Deuce

Pic This: That Ain't No Girl. That's a Lady.

No idea why, but at one point during the mixed rubber Ana went to her chair and, instead of utilizing her generally impeccable posture, just slumped into it as though she were a blogger in front of the TV or something.  I couldn't get my camera out fast enough (because I was laughing too hard) but about 5 seconds before this picture was taken she had her head back and was just sitting there, slumped, staring at the ceiling.

This goes down as the funniest goddamn thing I have ever personally witnessed from Ana Ivanovic.  Hopman Cup rules.

Pic This: Guuuuuurl, Frizz-Ease. Google It.

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Pic This: You Guys! No!

I find it really hard to defend this sport against "elitism" attacks when pictures like this are floating around.

Like, really hard.

Pic This: Tennis.com Is *Really* Tore Up About This.

Pic This: Well That's A Bit Rude.

(Pic: Reuters)

Pic This: Why It Matters That Dinara Is Back On Twitter

AUGH!!! TURN AROUND!!!

Thank you.

Pic This: "That's not a knife. Now THAT'S a knife."

Woman!  Get yourself a bigger grill!

Also, hi!

(Pic: Facebook)

Pic This: Um. No.

Let's hope he sticks to the white kit. 

Because seriously?  That hot pink mess is indefensible.

(Pic: Verdasco News)

Pic This: Did She Ride Her Bike There?

Serena, foot, bedazzled, blah blah blah.

I am seriously obsessed with that bike/trike/quad contraption. 

What is it and why is it photobombing Serena?

(Pic: New York Mag)

Pic This: How Do You Say "WOOT" In Serbian?

This picture is amazing.  I have nothing more to say.

Whee!

I don't know.  Your head is still shinier.

Monchichi!

Pic This: This. Is. Davis Cup.

Amazing how quickly your fortunes can change.

Allez.  Ajde.  All day.

(Pics: Getty, Reuters)

Pic This: Ladies and Gentlemen, Introducing Professor Feliciano Lopez.

 

Feli was in Madrid promoting a documentary (on him, natch) airing on Bio, a Spanish TV station.

What's he giving classes on? 

How to Be Emo on Twitter 101?

Whatever.  I'm a sucker for a man in cardigans.  I am also a sucker for in a tie.  Thricely, I am a sucker for a man in tweed.  Obviously, this is all working on me.

(Pics: Getty)

Pic This: Meanwhile, In Belgrade...

Thanks, Miljan.

(Pic: Mondo)

Pic This: I've Got HP On The Brain.

(Pic: Getty, IMDB)

Pic This: Missionary Work.

I love that Max maintains eye-contact.  Such a romantic.

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Pic This: Was the Gel Confiscated at the Airport?

Nole hit the practice court with an ungelled Fer.

And Marian did a handstand:

Impressive, actually.  Nice to have him back.

(Pics: Novak's website)

Pic This: Anna K., Still Doing Stuff.

Anna K., exo-ing it up in Bratislava.  Of note, one of her fellow exo-ers has announced his retirement.  Dominic Hrbaty, Fedal pwner (he'll retire with winning records against each), horrible t-shirt wearer, and 1/2 of the 2009 Hopman Cup ruiners, is retiring. 

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Pic This: Go, Diego, Go!

The London WTFs have, at least so far, been a rousing success, a packed house for every session and a some nice celebrity spotting, as well.  Who knew Betty Draper was such a tennis fan?  I know that expressionless look anywhere.

But yes, Mr. Maradona is in the house and it's quite the deal.  He'll reportedly be there all week and he's already made his way to the locker room to give some tips.

He was however, very sad to learn that those white lines were actually painted on the court.

:(

"Haha.  If I could have used this hand I would have, too.  Suck it, England!"

Alway class, that Diego.  Always class.

(Pics: Getty)

Pic This: Good One, Getty.

So here's the thing.  I went to see Harry Potter last night at a theater that allows you to drink.  This theater has basically revolutionized the way I watch movies, insofar as now I watch movies in the theater while drunk. 

All this is to say that 1 Fruli, 1 sidecar, two "Gryffindors", and 1 Trumer means that (1) Um...I'm going to need to rewatch Harry Potter and (2) I'm staring at this incredibly awesome picture of Fed and I just can't come up with the perfect caption.  It's infuriating.  Also infuriating?  The slow burning hangover I've been nursing all day.

So anyway, this is what I got.

"Hey!  Look at that asshole!"

Thanks.  Thanks.

Pic This: It's All About Motivation.

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Pic This: Oh, Nevermind.

It's just Sod.

Pretty sure he just ate the twins. One for each dimple.

Why is it so cold in here?

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Pic This: Dementor!

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Pic This: So Who's Got Odds?

It is November 17th.

Pic This: 5 Pictures of Gael Monfils Playing Tennis In Paris.

I know, I know.  I'm only encouraging him.

(Pics: Getty, AP, Reuters)

 

Pic This: Mambo Number Five...ty One.

Giiiiiirl.

(Pic: Getty)

Pic This: Feliz Nadal.

Really?  You made him come all the way to Paris for this?

And I know it's not cool but the one thing I pride myself in here at Forty Deuce is truthiness and honesty.  Sometimes the truth is cruel, unwanted, and hurtful.  But you know what?  It's the truth and I think I would lose a lot of credibility as a fan and blogger if I were sidestep the obvious just because I didn't want to hurt people's feelings.  So I'm just going to say this and you can call me an asshole in the comments: 

Xisca's looking busted, you guys.

Thanks to Rachel for the pics.

Pic This: Shear Genius.

Well that's a nice end-of-the-year present.

Not sure what's going on with the Grandpa shoes though.

(Pic: Getty)

Pic This: Take Your Reward, Frank.

I mean, can any of us blame her?

Pic This: If You Were On The Fence Before, This Picture Solves Everything.

Stop it, Fran.  STOP IT.

Don't stop.

(Pic: Fed Cup site)

Pic This: Glamour Shots Done Right.

 
How bout 'dem apples.

Pic This: Hug It Out.

"Wait, you think I did it on purpose?"

"Are you seriously saying you didn't?"

"That's ridiculous.  Also, have you seen my manhands?"

"Ok, yeah.  Those are pretty hilarious."

"You're pretty."

(Pics: Official Tournament Site)

Pic This: How Cute Is My Boyfriend? Don't Answer That!

I particularly love how he's the color of the wall.  Well done, Pasty McPasty.

But seriously, this is going into my spank bank.

Pic This: Rock The Cradle of Love

Come on, dude.  She's young.  Even for you.

Congrats, Claudio.  A Peter Petrelli hand to you. 

You have always been my favorite Fernando-Box sitter.

Pic This: Pfft. Like I Care.

You know, for 16 year old, that kid be sproutin'.

Oh yeah, so Ana's prepping for Bali in London. And everyone's tweeting about it.

Pic This: Orinoco Flow.

You know why Caro makes a great WTA #1?

Because she does a great job at not making a "WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS???" face when presented with shit that she would have every right asking "WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS???"

 

Pic This: Bird!

Misha wins.

Pic This: Tramp Stamps By JJ.

Bad idea? Or BEST IDEA.  You decide.

(Pic: Tennis Forum)

Pic This: Well, Chakky's Happy To Be There.

Hmmm...where have I seen that look before....

(Source)

Pic This: Are Any of You Happy To Be There?

If I hear the words "Moscow" and "party", I usually think of a pretty kick-ass time.  Booming techno, nutty laser lights, carafes of vodka, and enough organized crime to make you feel nice a cozy. 

What's all up in all the Russians' jocks tonight?  It's a party!  Loosen up!

Well, speaking of loosening up, nice sex hair, MaKiri.  I presume Igor is smoking a cigarette in the backseat of a black Range Rover right now.

Jesus.  Eat something.  Gaunt is not a good look for you.

Flavia was clearly ready to party.  Here's hoping Marat gave her a tour.

Cute monochromatic French boys.

Anyway.

 

ZOMGJUSTINBIEBER!!!

"Later, guys.  I got a thing."

You can see more amazing pics here.

And believe me.  They are amazing.

 

Pic This: Andy Murray and the Case of the Strangling Shirt.

Wow, Andy.  You're like David Blaine and shit. 

But seriously, has the guy never put on a shirt before?  Dramah.

(Pics: Getty)

Pic This: Two Awesome Pictures That Signal It's Friday.

Chakky says "It's 5 o'clock somewhere...."

And this baby agrees.

(Pics: Fuck Yeah Russian Tennis, Buzzfeed)

Pic This: First Order of Business, Get Rid of Those Sleeves

Too cute.

Pic This: Hold Up. I Got Some Laundry.

(Pic: Getty)

Pic This: Joaquin Looks SO Much Better These Days.

Fatherhood is treating Commodus good. 

Dude is looking HAWT.

Oh hello, fingers.

Yes.  I'm entertained.  Deeply.

(Pics: Getty, AP)

Pic This: "Daddy!"

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Pic This: Hitchcock Was On To Something.

Thanks to Christina for tweeting this sure-fire nomination for picture of the year.

Pic This: I'd Like To See What's Behind Curtain #2, Thankyouverymuch.

More pics of hilariously confusing traditional costume fails here.

Pic This: Congrats, Guys!

You've won the award for the Most Inappropriate Sexually Suggestive Tennis Photograph Ever.  I mean, there are so many ways I can go with this that I've had joke lock all day.  I just couldn't sit on it anymore.

That's what she said. 

See what I did there?

Pic This: Well This Is Awkward.

I have that shirt.  I wore it a few days ago.  I can't seem to find it today.

I'm not saying anything.  I'm just sayin'.

Also, this is the best picture ever.

The End.

Pic This: Yup. Still Smiling.

I *think* Rafa's in Bangkok to play tennis.  I can't be sure.  But he sure is having a good time.  The guy just cannot stop smiling.

If you pull out of London with a sprained face, I'm going to be very angry.