Tennis Fashion Fix

Photos by MegiMK

Yes? Here you go then. A couple of pics of Fabio I took during his final qualifying match (vs Paul-Henri Mathieu) at the Rogers Cup in Toronto last Sunday. Photos by MegiMK

Since it's already August and flight from Toronto to Huatulco resume in about two months  from now, I thought I'd recycle the review of one of my favourite tennis resorts in Mexico in case anyone is looking for some tennis trip ideas. The Huatulco area is very peaceful, focused heavily on eco-tourism, with just a handful of hotels. Las Brisas Huatulco features 3 beaches open for swimming. Unlike in Puerto Vallarta or Cancun, there are no beach vendors anywhere in sight so you're guaranteed to be able to relax while soaking in the sun. Also, you won't meet any timeshare representatives at the airport. Photos (c) MegiMK What more do you need for a perfect vacation? You say tennis courts? Las Brisas Huatulco has you covered! More after the jump.

The saying goes "The history likes to repeat itself" and, unfortunately, for Paul-Henri Mathieu today's match vs Flavio Cipolla was a harsh reminder of that cliche. Just like two years ago, he lost the match after having at least one break's lead in the final set. Paulo started the match well, once again paining the lines with good accuracy.Due to a slight slippage in the later parts of the set found himself staring at Cipolla serving at  5-4. He managed to break though and eventually take it 7-5. Everything was going according to the plan, until the wind picked up significantly at the begining of set number two. Since Paul-Henri's game's strength is based on flat ball and pace, the change in weather threw him off significantly and the numerous unforced errors followed. Result? Set to Cipolla, 6-3. Final set starter well for PHM, a break and a few minutes laterhe was 3-1 up and looking comfortable. And that's when errors started to pour down for no parti...

Another year, another shot at watching Paul-Henri Mathieu in the Qualifying turnament at the Rogers Cup. It's such a tremendus shame to see a player with Paulo's talent and a game as technically pure and sound as they come being slowwed down by injuries. Many times over. His today's match vs USA's Michael Russel featured a line painting job Picasso wound be proud off. Paulo could hardly miss going for the lines from all angles and hitting winners from all over the court. The crowd, predominately in th Frenchman's corner, had a lot to cheer for in the relatively straight forward 6-3, 6-2 win. Here's to another good match tomorrow. I'll leave you with a few photos for now. You're welcome, thank you and good night! /drops the mic/  All Photos by MegiMK. More after the jump.

The ATP is back in Toronto as the qualifying round of the Rogers Cup kicked off at York University's Rexall Centre. The big draw board now features both Toronto and Montreal latddters with super-sized photos of last year's champions, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams. Photo: MegiMK The Canadian Champions Grandstand (this year bearing Milos Raonic's name) has also been glammed up in a big way. Now it has it's own announcer, music during changeovers and a covered lounge/bar area atop the North stand. Also, the court now features the Hawkeye review system. Two thumbs up for the new and much improved Grandstand experience. Photo: MegiMK It's a shame the Rogers Cup fans won't get to see all of the big names (Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal come to mind) this year but in a long run that should perhaps for a more exciting event. So, welcome to Toronto all of you who cared to show up. Make it a good one!

If you're still cringing thinking back to Novak Djokovic's Beijing Olympics getup (especially the plain black and white adidas t-shirt that had eventually 'Srbija' printed on the back), you must be delighted with the two kits UNIQLO has put together for him for London 2012. So am I. AFP Photo AFP Photo