Marcos pulls out

Along with a few other higher ranking players (eg Novak Djokovic, Mario Ancic) Marcos has pulled out of the Ordina open. Must be tired after doing so well in Halle, plus Wimbledon starts next week.

Up 2 places.

Those Halle ATP points helped Marcos rise to 16^th in the ATP rankings. There is a potential drop in the horizon though at Wimbledon. Anything but a semis (or better) appearance would result in a large net loss of points.

Never mind.

Lost by 2 sets to 0. On Marcos’ birthday. Nice of the Germans to organise a birthday cake though. And to sing the "happy bday to you!" Th €55,000 cheque is also a nice little bday present, so are the 155 ATP points. Would have been a bit nicer to walk away with the trophy.

Well, next year maybe… Or perhaps Wimbledon? Can't wait.