I’m calling this one already.  Unlike his non-showings at the early-year minors and at the French – which can be blamed at a quick spell of glandular fever and well, the French, respectively – Roger has absolutely no excuses for this whatsoever.  I mean, it’s Wimbledon, for Nike’s (as in the goddess, not the brand) sake. Suddenly, all of the early shocks and upsets at WImby this year seem ominous, not surprising. Not that his career is over at all. But the days of super-Roger, at least, are definitely gone.

Have yet to decide how I feel about this.  Last night I was rooting for Roger but only because I like untarnished records.  Same reason I root fot Rafa at the French.

Anywho. Maybe I just don’t like the idea that a great era I witnessed is over.

Yet another welcome to club old-school, waah.