Mario Ancic over-excited about his return to the court

Second seed Mario Ancic overcame a stiff challenge from Olivier Rochus by showing that he is the better man.

The Croatian won the first round match 7-6, 6-2 at the Stockholm Open.

As what Down the Line! suggested, Ancic is all excited about coming back to tournament after a bout with mononucleosis.

Guys, if you don't want to be caught in an embarrassing moment like this, don't wear a yellow shorts when hitting a fuzzy yellow ball.

(Via downthelinetennis.com, Image via OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Gael Monfils visits the Schönbrunn Zoo

While in Vienna for the Bank Austria-Tennis Trophy, Gael Monfils visited the Schönbrunn Zoo which is the world’s oldest zoo, founded in 1752.

“The animals were amazing here at the Vienna Zoo, it was fun visiting them," said the Frenchman.

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Gael Monfils admiring the view at the zoo.

Monfils, who bravely petted a ring-tailed lemur, said "I like animals but I'm a little scared of touching them."

Gael Monfils gets up close and personal with a baby donkey.

(Via Austrian Open official website)

Dinara Safina and Amelie Mauresmo can cook

Dinara Safina and Amelie Mauresmo attended the Whirlpool culinary lesson at the Whirlpool booth at the VIP area during the Kremlin Cup 2008 today in Moscow, Russia.

Guided by an experienced chef the two players cooked two very tasty fish meals using state-of -the art processors manufactured by the world famous producer of kitchen and home electronics.

The numerous tournament guests who attended the culinary clinic tasted the meals and highly appreciated the work of the two players and Whirlpool equipment.

Good job, girls!


(Via Kremlin Cup official website, Images by Dima Korotayev/Epsilon/Getty Images)

What do you think of Svetlana Kuznetsova new look?

Don't you think Svetlana Kuznetsova's getting prettier these days?

In the photo above, during last night's Kremlin Cup Players Party, I thought she looked rather gorgeous.

She's getting slimmer and even know how to put on some make-up. She dressed well too.

However, when she's taking a close-up photo, I'm kinda surprised. Well, a little bit shock.

Are you seeing what I'm seeing???

Gosh, I could be mistaken her for a she-male!

Well, Kuzy, whatever it is, I still love you as a tennis player. Hope you kick some butts out there in the court and win a title!

(Via zimbio.com)