“Ball Kids dance on Stadium Court during a rain delay on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”“Kids are given racquets during an Emirates Airline tennis clinic on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”“Wayne Bryan (left), father of Bob and Mike Bryan, leads a cheer during the annual family classic tennis clinic on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”“Simona Halep prepares to hit a swinging forehand volley on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”“Caroline Wozniacki waves to the crowd on Stadium Court after defeating Sloane Stephens on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”“Elena Vesnina wipes her face with a towel between points during a match on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”“Sloane Stephens reacts on a changeover during a match against Caroline Wozniacki as her coach, David Nainkin, looks on on Day 7 of the New Haven Open at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 22, 2013.”
This was another busy day which had me running every which way around the grounds. This is a quick bite of everything I shot on Day 7.
“Novak Djokovic stretches before a practice session at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“Novak Djokovic ties his shoes on the Aorangi Practice Courts at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“Serena Williams signs autographs for fans at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“Laura Robson signs autographs for fans at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“Tennis racquet shaped pasta, served in the player dining area, are shown at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“A statue of past Wimbledon Champion Fred Perry is shown at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“The gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles main draws are shown at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“Ball kids sit outside the referee’s office at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“Grounds crew workers sit during a break at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“Guests talk over a drink at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”“Pitchers of Pimm’s are shown at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Wednesday, June 26, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”
It was a bit of a strange day here in SW19. At the moment, I can think of at least eight players from both the men’s and women’s side of the main draw retired or withdrew from the tournament due to injuries. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Maria Sharapova are among several out by the second round. It’s certainly something I’ve never seen before.
But despite all the weirdness on court, the tournament goes on and there’s still plenty to shoot off court. Since there was some downtime during matches today, I tried to document the moments happening outside of tennis.
