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So I’m back now after a computer malfunction.  Luckily, no huge events transpired shortly after Wimbledon.  The big recent one is, of course, Roger Federer.  Federer will sit out the remainder of 2016 because of lingering injury issues, apparently involving his recently surgerized knee.  This must be a huge disappointment for him, as a singles gold in the Olympics was one of his main unfulfilled career goals.  Sad for us as well, since he’s so much fun to watch. 

Where will Roger’s game be in 2017, when he presumably will be playing warmups for the Aussie Open.  His age and long absence may significantly compromise his performance.  We can only wait and see, I guess.

Rogers Cup Underway

            The Rogers cup is underway in Canada.  Only noteworthy events so far are the losses of Alexander Zverev, who may be a bit fatigued after playing in the very hot Citi Open last week, and Nick Kyrgios, who lost to the 17-year-old Wimbledon junior champ Denis Shapalov.  Why Kyrgios lost is not quite as easy to explain.  Maybe Shapalov is a superstar in the making, or maybe Kyrgios left his brains in the hotel.

            There are several interesting matches to be played on the women’s side.  Eugenie Bouchard, who recently lost a close one to Cibulkova in a Wimbledon warmup, will play her again today.  Bouchard has had nerve issues when playing at home in the past, but she came through a close one against Safarova in the first round.  Bouchard is turning things around, I think, so this may be a good match to watch.  Venus Williams, seeded 6 here(!) will play Barbora Strycova, who can be very tough.  That could be a good one as well.   Daria Kasatkina, who I think has a lot of potential, will go up against Sam Stosur and her large biceps.  This one could be fun, and we can’t help but wish for good things for Marjana Lucic-Baroni, who has survived so much pain and trauma in her career.   She will play Angelique Kerber, who is the obvious favorite.  Good luck Marjana!