Since my planned topic for today was discussion of the announced venue for the first round Davis Cup Tie between USA and Switzerland this up has been delayed (due, mainly, to the fact that the USTA is delaying their announcement of said venue), I’m left racking my brain for important tennis topics that have not been covered ad nauseum (top 10 lists, 2008 year in reviews, will Roger Federer bounce back, etc etc).  And quite frankly, my brain is empty.  So instead I’ll leave you with some links. 

Actually, some links and one thought regarding the Davis Cup site.  Supposedly, the following three cities all have a shot – San Antonio, TX; Las Vegas, NV and Greenville, SC.  I do realize Greenville and Vegas have certain levels of appeal, however in this specific situation I guess I don’t see how San Antonio can not be picked.  First off, there are two major cities within easy driving distance (Dallas at 4 hours and Houston at 3), both of which have major tennis niches.  Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, Andy Roddick’s hometown of Austin is an hour away!  If you don’t think home court advantage matters in Davis Cup, well you’ve probably never been to a Davis Cup Tie.  Team USA fans are usually very into backing their players, but in this case our favorites Roddick and Blake will be playing against stiffer than usual competition, Roger Federer (not to mention Stanislas Wawrinka).  They might need to dig down a bit deeper than normal to advance past the first round, and the crowd might need to be a bit more boisterous, and I think those two things would most likely be found deep in the heart of Texas.

Tom Perrotta uses the Buy/Sell technique to give a quick preview of 2009.

Speaking of Top 10 Lists, Peter Bodo delivers a classic here.  Also delivers some thoughts on the next ATP CEO.

Kamakashi Tandon sums up the retirees of 2008.

Looks like those Davenport retirement thoughts were a bit premature.

I really have no idea what Jon Wertheim means by “Baggie Awards,” but here they are, nonetheless.

Stay classy, Perry Rogers.

The case that just won’t go away.

Some interesting back and forth debate concerning cheering at tennis matches, courtsey of Tennis Week.

Fundraising effort from James Blake is discussed here.

And finally, in homage to one of the classiest players of all time retiring, check out some old school imitations from Jonas Bjorkman.

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