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Two things are for sure, Wimbledon is in two days and Rafael Nadal, the defending Champion, and top seed has pulled out of the tournament.

However, I am a little skeptical of the whole thing. I mean, don't you find it weird that all of a sudden after losing to Soderling in the French Open Nadal starts complaining about his knees. I cannot picture Nadal as someone who would start blaming his slump on an injury but is it just me or has Uncle Toni become quite outspoken all of a sudden. After losing to Hewitt, Uncle Toni was the one who spoke to the press and said that if he were Nadal he would fly back home. So I have come up with a theory; Tennis and Family just don't mix. To all you aspiring tennis players don't allow your family to coach you because it only ends in disaster.

I think Uncle Toni is living vicariously through Rafa and notices that yes his knees are bothering him and yes he isn't playing well so he should pull out of one of the best tournaments in the world because he might not win it. Rafa is only human, everyone has slumps, what makes you great is how you deal with not playing your best and how you are able to fight through it to win. Sometimes when something isn't working you have to be smart enough to come up with another game plan.

I think Sharapova has done that. She hadn't played in a year because of her shoulder but she has figured out a way to take some pressure of her shoulder by changing her serve. And it has paid off for her, she has been surprisingly good, good enough to raise her ranking about 50 spots and get the 24 seed at Wimbledon, which many people view as a gift. But I think she has earned it, she has proven to be successful on grass in the past and has been doing well in all the pre-grass tournaments that lead up to Wimbledon. I think her injury has humbled her a little bit and she realizes she needs to prove herself.

With Nadal out, and Sharapova receiving a higher seed then expected Wimbledon will definitely be an interesting tournament to watch. I don't think many of us can remember a grand slam without Nadal, but don't be too disappointed. Instead, try and think positively, with Nadal out history could be made; Federer could surpass Samprass and win his 15th grand slam title or Murray could become the first Britt to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936. According to how the draw should play out these two should meet in the finals so sit down relax and tune in.