Number one in the world, Novak Djokovic. Let’s face it, Djokovic was going to be number one in the rankings regardless of whether he won the Wimbledon Final against Rafael Nadal. But would anyone have considered him the true number one if he had lost? The answer is no. The computer rankings mean nothing. Case in point is Caroline Wozniacki, the number one ranked woman according to the computer. Number one in the world but without a Major. Sort of like being called the Super Bowl Champ without making it to the Super Bowl. I don’t think Wozniacki will ever win a Major, but of course that is my opinion. Djokovic, on the other hand should win many more.
Congratulations also to the new Woman’s Wimbledon Champion, Petra Kvitova. In case you missed the 14 times that it was mentioned during NBC’s telecast, Kvitova was one of the two players (Maria Sharapova was the other) not named Williams in the final. Is the women’s game so lacking in players that Serena Williams, who had not played in a year, is made the betting favorite coming into the tournament? True, give her time to get in shape and she will be back in the top ten shortly. After all, having not played any tournaments, she has no points to defend. Still,, I think it is ridiculous for the announcers to continually point out that neither Williams sister was in the final. They should have been talking about Kvitova and Sharapova, giving them the credit that they deserved.
The flag bearers for the Heroes of the Huddled Masses, the Bryan Brothers, won their 2nd Wimbledon title and 11th Major overall, tying the Woodies for most titles by one team. I’m pretty sure they will soon have the record all to themselves.
As always, good luck in your matches.
