Clay Court Dirt

Dirt #1 - Take a bow
Agassi lost to Niemenen in the first round, citing an injury. I don't think you could classify ageing into that category. Bow out in dignity, bald pate.

Dirt #2 - Who's got the balls ?
When Sharapova and Linetskaya engage in a long rally, viewers would pray Sharapova won't try to end it with a drop shot. Seeing Linetskaya run, jiggling all the way, would make anyone wonder how sports companies can put microchips into their shoes and yet have not found a way to control bouncing appendages.

Dirt #3 - Man aboard !
I've always had the suspicion that Mauresmo and Schiavone might actually be men finding it hard to make it in ATP. Schiavone confirmed it today by pulling off her top at courtside and putting on a fresh shirt. She must have forgotten that usually the women don't do that.


Mauresmo


Schiavone

For some remedy, you'd have to go here