Well, it's almost time for the grass courts of Wimbledon. I'm listening to the draw right now, and it'll come out fully later, but here are a couple of notables:

Roger and Novak are in the bottom half, with Rafa and Murray in the top half.

And for what made the entire room gasp/laugh when the names were drawn for the first round matchups:
John Isner vs. Nicolas Mahut

Should be entertaining!

Can't wait!
I always appreciate your tournament threads.
Thank you for them.

Even i am waiting for isner vs mahut match

Wimbledon 2011

I was formerly J Peterman, but my handle change request went through!

the isner mahut drawing was hilarious.

Hopefully we get another great tournament from the top men's players.

Would love to see Roger knock off Rafa in a 5 set thriller for a Wimbledon final...doubt it'll happen though.

Maybe this is the time Murray finally breaks through. Will be interesting to see how much momentum Roger carries in here after a VERY impressive run at Roland Garros.

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bring it on! I love how close together the French Open and Wimbledon are played. Not much down time.

Man, I got preoccupied with the CWS and was therefore caught off guard when I popped on the TV this morning and there's Nadal and Russell going at it on a pristine Centre Court.

I'd rather be watching Zvonareva, however, as I've strangely fixated on her for some reason. Russian babes. Whaddya gonna do?

Good job by the American Alison Riske to come back and get the second set against Zvonareva after losing the first 6-0. Hope she can keep it up!

19 year old American Christina McHale defeats the 28 seed Makarova in a fun 3 setter.

she's got a little fire in her.

I just began to look deeper into the men's bracket...boy does Federer have a seemingly easy draw through.

Yep, and Rafa's looks a lot tougher. Great job by Ryan Sweeting to take out Andujar in the 5th after being down 2 sets to love! Hopefully he'll put up a big fight against Nadal in the second round!

Fish looked great today, as did Milos Raonic. I can't wait to see the young Canadian continue to grow- he's got a huge game.

Andy Murray and Andy Roddick still to come!

Isner/Mahut on Court 3 (capacity 2000) Tuesday

Venus is playing a man. Google this "chick". Akgul Amanmuradova.

Can't wait for Isner/Mahut!! Hope the weather doesn't interfere.

Ryan Harrison also made it in the draw as a lucky loser- he'll be up against Ivan Dodig tomorrow, so keep an eye on him.

Rezai forcing a 3rd set vs Serena...

I may not like her at all, but it's hard to pick against her. Like the commentators have said, the women's game is so weak that the Williams sisters don't have to be their best to win. Serena certainly isn't in great match condition, but I expect her to pull through in this one.

K Blaine,

That's the MOST important match (Harrison) to me, since I've known him since he was born. He's a good guy, everybody cheer him on! I'd love to see him get past the first round of Wimbledon. He grew up hearing the story that his dad at one point in his career had enough points to try to qualify for Wimbledon (as did I) and I know he has to be thrilled to be playing in the main draw.

I absolutely love watching him play, Agfencer! I've got high hopes for him.

It's about time for the rematch!! I know it won't be anything close to the epicness of last year, but I hope it's entertaining. Go John!

And darn you, James Blake.

James let that slip away.

Some interesting time in the interview room this morning. Kind of humorous/awkward ending there with Federer and the Evert stalker bit....however all morning I couldn't help but think that it's Hannah Storm who might have a thing for Evert.

Go Ryan!! He takes the first set in a breaker!

And so does Isner! Keep it up, guys!

Man, this is going to be difficult watching tennis and Aggie baseball at the same time...

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Yep, I have the game on the computer streaming, and the match in the background. wow.

He's looking REAL good so far. Keep it up, Ryan!

Great job by Isner!!

And Ryan Harrison wins it in straights!

Hell to the yeah! To think I can say I beat someone who advanced in Wimbledon. Granted, he was only 8 and I was *ahem* much older than 8. lol.

Congrats Ryan, keep it up!

Haha! It still counts.... kind of.

Come on Soderling!

And Ryan Harrison is up against Ferrer after Del Potro finishes off Rochus on Court 2. Let's go Ryan!!

Hell, I'm getting far too into Wimbledon and all of Tennis again for my own good. Has me thinking of joining the racquet club here in town.

Yes!! You're my boy Soderling!

Well, great job by Ryan to break back before the rain delay!

And in other great news, I got my Davis Cup tickets in the mail today! Whoop!

great effort and a great match by both Soderling and Hewitt. Always love watching Hewitt give his all at Wimbledon. Glad Soderling moved on though, can't wait to see him and Djoker battle it out if they advance that far.

Yes!! Great job by Ryan to get that mini-break back and get that first set in a tiebreak!!

Ryan!

wow, great start by him!

Come on, Ryan- have to regroup quickly for this third set and stay mentally strong.

bah, I'm not able to watch Fed today...annoying. At least it appears he's starting strong.

Nice to see Harrison playing a better 3rd set.