Wimbledon: women's quarterfinals [warning: spoiler!]

Is this a nervous athletic tic? Maria Sharapova, either to celebrate a point well-played or to psyche herself up for the next point, juts her head outs and pushes it forward, usually repeating this motion a couple of times. All I can think is, "Man, Maria looks a lot like a chicken."

It is getting boring to watch the Belgians play. Their matches are always exciting and competitive at the beginning, and then Clijsters wilts. I really like Clijsters, but I sort of wonder about the motivation of a healthy elite athlete who, at age 22, has already pre-announced her retirement.

It is getting annoying to watch Amelie Mauresmo play, because all the commentators want to talk about are her mental struggles and when she's going to choke. Mauresmo's all-court game is actually very enjoyable to watch, especially on grass, but I so wish there was a way to mute John and Mary. Mauresmo often just goes away for a set; it doesn't mean she's a mental basketcase.

Sharapova hasn't made it past the semis of a Grand Slam since winning Wimbledon in 2004. I guess she's so pretty that the commentators just choose to not fixate on it.