On Wimbledon ...

Photograph by Michelle

As we come to the end of a remarkably dry Wimbledon fortnight, we reach a mens final that all would have predicted, and a womens final which, although the seedings tell a different story, perhaps few are surprised to see.

So why are the headlines about what's happening off the court (or is that just me)?

• We started with front page photos of what the stars are wearing - Roger in his cardigan, then Maria and her 'tux', not to mention Serena's mac (will she wear it for the final today?) The headlines reached around the world: http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/06/25/1214073302908.html But who cares ...

• Then there's the gripping question of Nadal's pants which seem to fit him incredibly badly ...

• Jamie Murray was obviously cowed by press coverage, and perhaps comments from his brother, as he moved quickly from Macenroe tribute act to skinhead.

• And don't get me started on Andy: one gripping 5 set match and the press turn him into the next winner of Wimbledon - all this from someone who (let's be honest) hasn't been playing at the top of his game so far, struggles with his first serve, and hits a second serve so slowly that even a tortoise could reach it and send a winner back. Beat Nadal?? No matter how optimistic you are it was never going to happen (not in this universe anyway). Strike 1 for the British press - build him up knock him down (on that subject Hamilton surely must be going to win the grand prix tomorrow, but lets pillory him if he crashes again ...)

Let's just ignore the press, ignore the fashion statements, try and ignore Nadal's fiddling with his bum, and sit back and enjoy what could prove to be 2 great singles finals.

Oh .. and if Laura Robson should win the girls tournament, lets try not to turn her into the next national sporting hero.