He's back!

Roger beat Davydenko 6-4, 6-3. Poor Davydenko. That's 11 losses to Roger, 3 just this year and no wins. Aww.

Now Roger's set up to clobber Roddick in his next match!

Roger Says "No" To Throwing Matches; International Shock Ensues

Roger reiterated his disgust with gamblers paying tennis players to throw matches while in Shanghai. He suggested the chair for those lowly players who are tempted by cold hard cash and then he slapped Davydenko at a press conference to emphasize his point. I think it's nice that Roger spoke out. He is the ambassador for the sport.

Damn It, Roger!

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Roger lost another match. This time Fernando Gonzalez avenged his Australian Open Final loss 3-6, 7-6(1), 7-5 in his first match of the Tennis Masters Cup.

Roger was cruising along like usual, took the first set without an issue and then couldn't break Gonzo in the second set. When it went to a tiebreak I guess Roger thought it was lunch break because he only managed to get one point before the set was over. I figured it wouldn't be a problem. Even though Gonzo was playing amazingly well Roger wasn't being a slouch and therefore Roger would prevail in the third set.

No deal. Gonzo broke Roger once and that was all it took. He had the momentum today. I don't want you to think Roger wasn't right there with him because he was. It was statistically neck and neck as far as aces and unforced errors and winners. Gonzo just got the match this time. Good for him! At least Roger looked like a stud in a red polo shirt and black headband and shorts. Not that I notice that kind of thing.

Nalbandian Just Misses the Cut At the Masters Cup

Nalbandian came in 9th in the battle for a spot in the Masters Cup--lucky Roger and Rafa! Here's who we'll be seeing at the tournament starting tomorrow:

1 - Roger
2 - Rafa
3 - Djokovic
After this it almost seems like it could be anybody...
4 - Davydenko
5 - Roddick
6 - Ferrer
7 - Gonzo
8 - Gasquet

Isn't it charming that Roddick still maintains that he has a genuine shot at beating Roger? Him and Jimmy just warm my heart...I wish Blake was in the top 8 but I'll make do with Gasquet. His win over Andy at Wimbledon this year was an instant classic.

Roger Shaves In Shanghai

Glad he's taking care of himself. And he mentioned that he wants Brad Pitt to play him in the movie of his life.

Nalbandian Needs To Be Reined In!

Nalbandian went ahead and beat Rafa 6-4, 6-0 to win the Paris Masters. What!?

Roger Can't Get Past Nalbandian

Uh oh. Federer lost to Nalbandian again, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3). Roger and Nalbandian are even on their meetings now. Bummer. Now Rafa faces Nalbandian in the Final.

It was a weird tournament for Djokovic also, who lost in straight sets to Santoro. I doubt that will make Roger feel any better. Here's hoping they both turn it around in Shanghai!