The King of grass tournaments - Wimbledon 2008

[jenhatter06]

kinda was hating all the commentators after Marat's win being all 'watch out - look at the draw - he could do some serious damage' etc -- which is nice to think about, but all I think is 'ack too much pressure' -- gotta take baby steps. True, anything can happen, but they're so quick to project ahead when crazy upsets happen. Glad Marat said too, just gotta take it step by step. One step at a time.

Still mix of shock and giddy even this morning ;D

[maryb]

Having my lunch at practice courts. Andy's out. I swear, with that hair he's looking more and more like Johnny Mac every day. He looks like he's just fell out bed. Probably has, it's still early for him.

[maryb]

Maestro's out as well. He doesn't have on his 'gangsta rap' outfit. LMAO.

[maryb]

Hey guys ... guess who's just come out to practice?

[Annie]

Mary tell him not to put his head up too high and to work his butt off LOL ;D

In the meantime here is some more photo material

[maryb]

He's working hard ... He's forgotten he can't play on grass.LMAO. I feel sorry for the balls.

[Annie]

[maryb]

He must like grass these days. Has headed off for another practice session at the back of the practice courts. Here's hoping it continues.

[maryb]

Right, I better go watch some tennis. Court 11 beckons. Just broke the news to Denise that I've gone mad with the camera ... 31 vids to choose from. LMAO. Poor guy must hate it when he sees me appear.

[Dina]

mary, with whom did he practice both matches today?

[sabz]

I go off to Rome for four days and look what has happened - if it wasnt for Annie constantly texting me I would have been oblivious of the headlines Marat has been making here at home
What can I say, the first headline I read on the way home - Sublime Safin Destroys Djokovic and all this talk about being his big comeback ;D
Well I am glad this has happened here in London, I am just gutted that I could have been in Wimby Oh well I am sure Marat understands that I couldn't come for a reason lol.
Got a job interview tomorrow so doubt I will be able to watch the 3rd round - I AM GETTING SAFIN WITHDRAWAL!! lol

All I can say is that I hope he can keep this run of form up - will try and catch up with the matches, but I love the fact that everyone is talking about him again instead of just writing him off!

Thanks to everyone putting up photos and articles and interview!

DAVAI MARATSKI - keep focus (try not to implode) and dont book any more flights back to russia yet - the grass and we still love you

ps: Mary, you are hilarious, fingers crossed next year (or if i manage to go this year) we can meet up!! keep sprinkling the fairy dust - it seems to be working!!

[maryb]

Dina - think it was Johansson for a while, then he hit more balls with Gums. He is hitting the ball very well - and definitely more topspin when he whacks the ball. He just about had my head off a couple of times when the ball hit the fence. Happy to oblige him if it loosens up his shoulders. Probably getting his own back on me for having the video camera out. Git. LMAO.

[Dina]

thanks mary!!!!!! keep ur head on ur shoulder though, it might help!!!!
Welcome back Saba sweety!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[maryb]

I should add that he had a time delay before changing his shirts. I didn't film him shirtless in case he thought I was perving him. I'm in enough trouble as it is by constantly being around. Sorry guys. It was a nice view. LMAO. He does have muscles on his muscles, much as I tried not to look. I've freaked him out enough over the last few days as it is. Bet you any money I see him again tomorrow on the practice courts. LMAO.

PS Worked out what's causing the panda look. My eyelashes are mixing in with the suncream when I put my sunglasses on! They're too long for the wraparound glasses. Will change my glasses tomorrow.

[Dina]

I bet you still were the hottest panda ever!!!!!! I'm cracking up girl!
Good you didn't scare him more, we never know how he can react to true fear!lo! we want him fit for tomorrow, scaring his opponent and not the opposite!