A few noteworthy items from the past few days on the tennis front. 

First and foremost, Dinara Safina took over the No.1 spot on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour this week.  She took over the spot from American Serena Williams, who Safina actually lost to in the finals of the Australian Open earlier this year.  Safina takes over the top spot, much like Jelena Jankovic, having never won a Grand Slam.  Some people complain about that.  I don’t.  I simply think it is reflective of the major problem in Women’s tennis right now where so many of the big names don’t compete as much as they should (if you think that comment was pointed in the Williams sisters direction, you are correct).  Bottom line is Safina has been the most consistent player over the past year and as a result, is also now  considered the top player.  Furthermore, she and her brother Marat are the only sibling pair in history to both be ranked No. 1. Kudos.

Here are some other headlines:

Nadal wins in Monte Carlo again.  Color me shocked.

Andy Roddick married his future ex-wife last weekend.  As soon as they get divorced, she will be my wife.  Just kidding, hope they are a star couple that actually lasts.

Safina may be a Russian No. 1, but she is not Russian’s No. 1.

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Bonnie Ford interviews Monica Seles about some rather intense topics.

The new roof on Wimbledon’s Centre Court has been raised.

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