GoNads Gone

How often does Ray-ray say 'It's hard to explain unless you're out there' or 'I don't know if you can tell on TV but on the court...' He likes to make a point that we're not there doesn't he?

Ok, many sporting things have been happening. Tennis first. GoNads had a torrid time on court this morning against Ferrer after pulling a muscle in his thigh very early on in the match. He soldiered on but lost 6-4 6-2 6-3 to a sympathetic but focussed and impressive Ferrer.

So Ferrer's through to face none other than our own Ray-ray. He fought off a spirited display by this year's pick of the bunch, Dlog, (Is that what I called him last time? I can't remember! Darn...) eventually coming through 7-5 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 6-3. First match for Ray-ray over two hours, first set lost, first real test... all good things seeing as he came through it, and admirably. He's lost that set so won't feel like it's a particularly big deal should it happen against Ferrer. A little toughness can only be a positive if you keep winning.

Kimmy Clijsters and Vera Zvo will face each other in the ladies semi decided last night. Zvo beat a misfiring Kvitova and a sub-par 'heavy-legged' Clijsters fought off Radwanska to book a repeat of the US Open final last year. Should be a great match.

Henin has retired from professional tennis, again. Her elbow problem was a lot worse than she'd been letting on and has cut short her (second) career.

ARGH! Just looked at the time. More tomorrow!

I'll keep you blogged...