Monday 3rd July : Day 11

It was hot at Wimbledon today, very hot . We had a wonderful lunch in the Members restaurant but I could only last a few games on court, so I came back for a 3 hour tea-break which was very pleasant indeed . Once it had cooled down I joined Mrs.F in our excellent seats on Court 1 and watched Rafael Nadal work hard to get the better of Irakle Labadze , a mercurial player from Georgia who clearly sees no need to go to the gym or hit the ball with anything other than 100% force .

4th July tomorrow: I hope Americans take time amidst all the chest-beating to consider what position their country now occupies on the world stage . The Land of The Free and Home of The Brave is in danger of losing both those qualities.


Adios Amigos!