The BNP Paribas showdown was an exhibition tennis event in New York City yesterday. It was full of good tennis and some laughs. However, most of the commentary and commercialism of the event really makes me cringe!
Rory McIlroy… the most uncoordinated person I have seen play tennis in a while!
On the day that’s filled with love and romance, Maria Sharapova opted instead to focus her agenda on the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
The former Grand Slam champion and this year’s Australian Open finalist attended the Vera Wang and Rodarte shows sitting alongside names such as Anna Wintour and Viola Davis. Maria wore a slightly edgy yet classy look with a pop of color for the Vera Wang Fall 2012 Collection, and a sleeveless purple day-dress for the Rodarte Fall presentation.
A glamorous event like this is a perfect match for the most glamorous player on the tour, and gives Maria a chance to hone her skills as a guest designer for Cole Haan and Nike; seeing what trends sweep the runways this season.
Maria has recently been defeated by Angelique Kerber at the tournament in Paris, and this event will give her a chance to regroup and take her mind off the loss for a while before getting back on the practice court.
John McEnroe has started working at a New York tennis academy on Randalls Island. McEnroe is trying to use the academy to teach parents and players that to be successful you dont have to play six hours a day ever day of the week and do nothing but tennis. McEnroe is keen on promoting a healthly lifestyle and mind.
Monica Seles what the hell are you thinking! Monica has been dating Tom Goblisano for a while now even though he is pretty much twice her age and very slimy.
Golisano the billionaire co-owner of the Buffalo Sabres has announced that he will be changing his legal address to Florida to avoid paying about $4.75M a year in taxes. Dont get me wrong this is a pretty standard move for someone of his wealth, but I really cant see why Monica would be caught up in all this. I dont think she needs the money, but who knows.
