"There is a truth to sport, a purity, a drama, an intensity. A spirit that makes it irresistable to take part in, and irresistable to watch. In every Olympic sport there is all that matters in life.

And one day we will tell our children, and our grandchildren, than when our time came we did it right."
- Seb Coe, opening the 2012 games

Saturday 28 July 2012

Isner v Rochus

Great seats front-and-centre on court 2. Isner wins in straight sets, but how can you not fall for the guy giving up a foot and a half in height to the giant American? His average serve comes in about 50kph slower, a huge disadvantage on the quick courts here on the first day.

Wimbledon looking unfamiliar decked in pink. Even the speed guns have gone metric to satisfy the IOC. Players have been given Olympic racket bags, a nice souvenir, and a convenient way for Adidas to maintain their stranglehold on the merchandise on view.

Next up is Hantuchova against China's Li Na. Hoping to lead the crowd in a Hey Jude chorus of Na Na Na Na-Na Na Na, in tribute to last night's opening.



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