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2008-06-09 22:33:00
Queens is a fascinating tournament in many ways. Where else would you find an ATP event where the cheapest Centre Court tickets for the first day’s play are being sold for 42 pounds? Even a ticket for Court 1 costs you 27 pounds, which is more than a ticket to Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open. A ground pass holder paying 50 % more than a ground pass holder at the Australian Open will get access to only Courts 2 and 9, whereas the ground pass holder at Melbourne Park has access to all courts but Rod Laver Arena.
But this is the start of the grass court season, a time of the year when the English are prepared to do anything to get a piece of the action. They are all experienced queers and are prepared to wait for hours to catch a glimpse of a match between two players they’ve never heard of. It’s fascinating to see the ladies in their lovely hats commenting on the play between Victor Troicki and Dudi Sela, and quickly filling in the draw sheet with their best hand writing once the match has been completed. It’s impossible not to be very impressed by their sudden dedication during the fortnight.
Someone who didn’t enjoy the proceedings at the Queens Club today was Brad Gilbert. The well known coach looked like he wanted to be somewhere far away, as he watched Alex Bogdanovic lose to Joseph Sirianni. The 33-year old Australian reaches the second round of an ATP event only for the second time this year, after his surprise run at the Next Generation club in Adelaide. Gilbert was constantly shaking his head and seemed very disappointed with the tennis England’s No. 1 player produced.
After Murray didn’t want to work with Gilbert anymore, the LTA had to find a way to use him. They came up with the brilliant idea of letting him coach Alex Bogdanovic, who would then likely become a solid Top 100 player. The result hasn’t exactly been according to the plan. The leftie has dropped 134 spots in the rankings since his career high last summer. Once again, the LTA has looked ridiculous in the eyes of the outside world. And Gilbert is probably losing sleep over how he, one of the world’s most sought after coaches, now has to travel to Challenger events. But maybe he considers the half a million pound salary as enough compensation for a loss of reputation.
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