MARAT SAFIN’S MISOGYNISTIC MEMOIR: SbB Mark points us to Marat Safin’s blog on the official ATP website. Shockingly, it’s actually amusing and interesting.

Safin reported this week that the tournament he played in used models as ballgirls, which played havoc with the quality of play on the court: “It actually takes them (the models) a little longer to learn how to throw the balls and bring water, towels, because as you know they are good-looking women and are not used to doing this kind of thing. It is difficult to teach them and make them believe it is a good thing and get paid for it.

“Some of the guys they even try to get their phone numbers even on court. That is why a lot of good guys are losing in the first round and some of the people don’t care, they just want to play on Center Court just to meet the girls and impress them with their beautiful shots.”

I’m wagering that those models don’t stack up to Safin’s former girlfriend - pictured at one of his past performances.