Monday, BBC1, BBC2 & BBCi, for the next fortnight -
WimbledonFor the last couple of weeks my football viewing habits have been punctuated with comments, from the varying women in my life, of - "he's cute, he's good looking" and even complimentary words about areas of a player I would plant a swift kick up, if they weren't performing to a satisfactory standard! (well, at least it will come in useful next season when you need to bargain for Premiership or Champions Lge action, with a quick Summer reminder of the players they appreciated!)
Now, in addition to that, it Wimbledon fortnight and yes, we know girls, its more of the same! Don't deny it! It happened from the days of Borg and it will again, possibly, this year with Nadal - if he can cut it on grass and see off Federer! So, its time to level things up for my fellow man with the battle for the womens singles title at the top tennis championships. One of my best memories is that of gorgeous
Gabriella Sabatini. A fine player in the eighties and nineties, who gave so much on court that her braless, soaking top with dark nipples was proof of the effort shed put in. Penthouse Magazine would have liked to have given us the Argentine beauty in all her naked glory, but sadly it was only a fairly convincing look a like!
Then, of course, there was the woman that launched a million Google searches -
Anna Kournikova. A promising youngster whose looks took her into off the court modeling activities, enhanced interest in the Womens game and then sadly forced to retire with a better reputation for her swimwear calendars rather than for her Grand Slam titles, or rather lack of. With Annas absence, the tabloids tried to boost the profile of Barbara Schett, but apart from some sexy pictures and a pretty face, I guess it just wasnt the same somehow.
This year the top three seeds are Mauresmo (who figures in the nudography a-z section by the way) and the Belgians Clijsters and Henin-Hardenne, but I pick three others to give them a run for the money and even the crown. Again, balance being important in my selections, taking into account the broadsheet press - who study the form, and the tabloid press - whe study, ahem!, er, the ladies! I say, therefore, watch out for the elegant Venus Williams, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit beauty
Maria Sharapova and I'm really pleased to see Kournikovas good friend
Martina Hingis back from retirement, looking great and could force a way through. Shell be looking to avoid anymore nip-slips though!
Matters of sorting out the balance extend to the commentary box too. The fact that the BBCs secret world cup ratings winner, the heartthrob Leonardo was a great footballer for Milan and Brazil, also falls on deaf ears of those I love. They want to know more than just how many appearances he made and how much he cost in the past! Stuff I cant tell them or, as a bloke, am not interested in! I, on the other hand, am more interested in former tennis player Annabel Croft - and, likewise, not just for her opinions! She once appeared on national television in coconut shells covering her breasts on a survival programme, did you know?! Anyway, I don't expect you will be off to the bookies with my selections, but I do think you'll join me in tuning in, because its exciting and "just a bit fun" - eh girls?!