ahnalee

When was the last time the top 10 men's players all came from different countries, and who were they?

Has it ever happened before?

Right now - Switzerland, Serbia, Great Britain, Spain, Argentina, Russia, US, Sweden, France, and Croatia.

I think it is exciting to see how global tennis has become.

Nadal is the undisputed King of Clay, but he's also in the doubles semifinals right now in addition to singles. He played his singles and doubles matches within hours of each other today. With all of that extra tennis is it reasonable to think he will be in top form? Canas is singles only, just advanced on a walk over, and has managed to beat Federer twice. Neither are in the final yet, but I think it's the matchup I would like to see.

Rafael Nadal just extended his clay court winning streak to a record 64 matches (next closest is Vilas with 53), but his coverage is a tack on to a Federer story. Ljubicic was upset by Gasquet in a very close match, Robredo was upset by Berdych, and yet they get no coverage. I realize Federer is #1, but the Tennis page on Yahoo Sports aught to be renamed the Federer page.

I am trying to lose 100 pounds this year. I have problems with my lower back, knees, and ankles because of my weight, so most forms of exercise are pretty difficult for me to sustain. I want to lose 100 this year, and 50 next year. by Christmas of 2008 I want to be at my goal weight. I need suggestions from people who know how to get the job done. A way to build from almost nothing (literally a sedentary lifestyle), to fit and healthy.

I am a single mother with 3 5th graders. I work full time, and also have a home based business that I do in the evenings (around the kids schedules). I have used this as an excuse for why I can't stay on any reasonable weight loss program, but I'm sick of being fat and I've run out of excuses for staying that way. Please help.