WIMBLEDON: The Roof Works, Y'all. And The Brits Were Happy.

Andy and Stan battled their guts out in a 5 sets thriller tonight in the first ever night match at Wimbledon, with the roof closed.

Andy showed some nerves throughout the match and had trouble fighting breakpoints left and right. Stan's one handed beauty of a backhand was clicking on the right gears, and his footwork was fantastic. But Andy just slightly edged out in the competition and a break in the final set at 5-3 saved him. His Mom Judy Murray showed a rare burst of excess emotions and jumped up and down after that break. Stan nets a forehand, and Andy sank to his knees for the close win.

The problem with Stan is that he's got a world class game but he can't bring it out often enough. Oh, but he brought it out tonight alright. Much, much props to both players. It mustn't have been easy being on that court tonight. Andy with the hope/pressure of the 15,000 people inside the center court and thousands more outside on the Murray Mound Henman Hill Murray Mound oh god whatever you wanna call it, and Stan the interloper who must have felt quite alone right then.

Andy being Andy, there was much racquet slapping and punching, snarls, growls, shouts and arguments with himself and even the grass. Stan being Swiss kept his composure and did not even once look intimidated by the crowd's support of Andy.

I think the humidity factor with the roof closed bothered Andy a little. He looked a little tired, a little uncomfortable. But what you gonna do, eh? Here's hoping he can bring out his A game in the next match against Juan Carlos Fererro who defeated Cuteness Gilles Simon to get to the quarters.

Btw? Found out a little superstitious habit of Ginge today. After he wins a point he will ask for the same ball. Aww. And he looks to his mom for mental support between points. Awwwww. Okay enough. GO GINGE!

Meanwhile, In The World Of Tennis WAGs...

Kim Sears is making me WANT her cherry-red hotness of a bag.

And Mirka Federer is living the good life of Evian drinking, Hermès toting and diamond-encrusted bangles wearing WAG.

Yeah, I think I'm suffering from a mild case of girl crush with Mirka. It should be a crime to look that good while pregnant.

One Pose, Different Men.

Doesn't quite affect you the same way does it.

I don't think so.

WIMBLEDON: Oh, Sod.

Apparently, it is possible to beat someone 11 times (ELEVEN) times in a row.

Roger and his gold duffel proved that today and strolled quite pleasantly onto the quarters, beating Sod 64, 76, 76. Even though there were two tiebreaks it wasn't that close. Yeah, as if Sod had a chance. Sheesh. I make powerful hexes, okay.

WIMBLEDON: Oh, Ana.

If there is anyone listening up there, dude, it's time to give this kid a break.

WTA's sweetest player was only on court for 53 minutes, and most of it she spent getting trashed by Venus in the first set, 6-1. Ana won the first game in the second but injured herself in the process.

“Just when I was serving 30‑40 down in that first game, and after my first serve when I landed I just felt a sharp pain on my inner thigh and I couldn't step on my leg ever since.”

She tried to play on but it was accompanied by much sobbing on court, after play and in the press conference.

If you have been a reader here for a while you probably know that I'm not a fan of Ana. But when you see a player falling apart on court like that, even *I* feel something. I really don't know what is wrong with this girl. I watched her 2008 RG win against Dinara Safina and she looked capable of so many things. And then she crashed out of Wimbledon last year on round 3. Apparently then, it was the thumb. Then she switched coaches. And again. And now when she's not playing badly (compared to how she's been playing for the last year) she got another stroke of bad luck.

I may not be a fan of some players, but I'm not one to kick someone when they're down. Besides, all this drama is depressing and it's making me frown and because of that I want her to get well soon and kick ass when she comes back so I can make fun of her holier-than-thou image again.

On the other hand, the goddess Venus Williams strolled to the quarters.

Frisky Friday: Warrior Rafa

I was looking for "wimbledon" pictures and I found this. I can't seem to get away from him.

I don't think I've ever seen this particular shot before. It evokes so much emotion in me. Especially since I've been listening to Ludovico Einaudi lately and combined with missing Rafa I'm a little depressed, to say the least.

Happy weekend, Rafanatics.

Oh, Serena. You Are So Precious To Us.

Serena Williams talks about her confusion over the new "no eating inside the locker room" rule at Wimbledon, and in turn, confuses us with her grammar and choice of words.

No, it does not get clearer after the second, third, or fourth read. Trust me.

WIMBLEDON: So Much Pretty On The Men's Side

Maybe I'm deflecting what with Rafa out of commission and all, but hot damn, when did these guys get so darned sexy?

Nole rocks a haircut and red accents by Adidas. He is through to the second round in 4 sets against Julien Beneteau, 6-7(8) 7-6(1) 6-2 6-4. He did, however, slid around on the grass more than he probably meant to. I heard more than one players were doing that on center court, so maybe (just maybe) it's not Adidas' fault after all. I suppose we'll see by Wednesday. But in the meantime, let's gaze upon the hotness that is Nole.

Nom.

You know who else is nom today? You'd never have expected this coming from me, but... Nando was looking very, very "touchable" today.

You guessed it - no more excessive hair gel! OMG ALERT VIDAL SASSOON. I want to run through my fingers in his lovely locks... and pretend it's Rafa's. Never say I'm not a loyal fan. Nando won his match against James Ward in convincing straight sets, 6-1 6-3 6-4.

And maybe James would not exactly be called pretty by us experts here in Tennis Lust, but look at those eyes and try to tell me it's not envy-inducing.

Tommy Robredo caused us a bit of a heart palpitations session by winning very tightly over Luka Gregorc 7-6(4) 6-4 5-7 7-6(3), but he wants to smooch us and we want to smooch him back, so we forgive him. Such generous creatures we are.

Sadly, the one arguably prettiest amongst the pretty lost today to Karol Beck in 5 sets, 1-6 7-5 6-3 4-6 10-8. Feli, how you disappoint us. And it's so annoying how you could be so pretty yet good pictures of you is very hard to find. Alas, we have to settle with this one.

The not so pretty one? Soderling also racked a win today.

Prettiest picture I could find of him.

WIMBLEDON: Masha Confident And Relaxed

...and I'm not only talking about her game. Maria Sharapova defeated Viktorya Kutuzova of Ukraina today 75, 64, to reach the second round of Wimbledon. More impressive, however, is the elegance she brought on court.

A turnaround from her tuxedo travesty in Wimby 2008, Masha surprised us with - I hope I'm not overusing the term here - a military style jacket that even a woman such as me  - one with more cleavage than is advisable to wear a style like that - will snatch if off the rack, no second, third or fourth thought. It inspires so much want in me.

She topped (or undered) the understated elegance of her jacket with a simple dress. If you click and enlarge the picture you can see some stitching accent on her skirt. Lovely.

From behind:

Can you tell I love the whole thing? Last year, Maria stepped on court with all the hoohaa a fashion drama can generate, and she goes out in the second round.This year she keeps it quiet with nary a whisper about what she's wearing and we get a very pleasant treat for the eyes. I'm grateful that tennis keeps itself exciting with fashion and little tidbits from the players, but sometimes I just wish it's more about what goes on on court and not what they wear or what they do off court.

Let's hope, unlike last year, her game will speak more than her outfit.

WIMBLEDON: Rockefeller Center Exhibition

Wimbledon has arrived.. in New York!

Jim Courier and Jennifer Capriati were present for an exhibition in Rockefeller Center, NY, to celebrate the start of Wimbledon.. in England. I know, it's a little confusing, but I'm all for the good of tennis relationships between two great nations.

Now we know why Jim was not tweeting today. Just so you know, he can be found chirping on his twitter most days. And very entertaining chirper he is too.

This man is very, very excited.

Is it wrong to be jealous of those kids (the wii, oh the wii)? Do you remember being so young?

I don't know why but this exxo has a very American look and feel to it. The pictures just take me there. I wish it would really take me there, but wishes.. beggars... horses... you know.

Strawperry Sweet.

Some pictures on the grounds of Wimbledon that are not about the players.

Someone's looking not quite court-side ready. Or is this a British rock star thing going on? Anyone care to explain?

WIMBLEDON: Serena Blasts Through

Rere is through to the second round today by defeating Neuza Silva of Portugal 61, 75. She showed up on court wearing a simple, well tailored double breasted summer jacket.

But I wonder what those flaps are for on her back:

Seems quite a few players are sporting ankle braces nowadays. Mandy (Murray), Randy (Roddick), now Serena. Too much time atop a pair of high heels? Confess, m'darlings.

But the most important thing to wear on court, she didn't forget to don. Her passion, and game face:

Gosh, I've always loved her skin.

Sgt Pepper Isdatchu???

Roger Federer Sgt Pepper (tm skyejaden) opened play on center court today, and it was a very memorable event. As we tennis enthusiast may know, Roger + Wimbledon = usually unforgettable fashion choices, and this year the man hailed as GOAT in tennis did not disappoint.

Pepper walked on court today wearing a military style jacket and a white/gold duffel bag. Emphasis on gold.

You'd think that's enough fashion statement for Roger and Nike, but hang on a minute! He took off his jacket and we were presented with another layer:

Ooooh Roja. I'm not too sure about the waistcoat/vest thing. I'm not too sure about the whole thing. I understood the mandigan last year, and the jacket 2 years ago was quite smart, but I think you've gone a little too off my comfort this time.

What say you, readers?

P.S: A glimpse of the beautifully pregnant Mirka for the fans: