Game Point: The grass court season is underway

The French Open is over, which means we get a nice, long break of relaxing tennis before Wimbledon begins in ... 12 days. I better do some laundry so I have my white blogging clothes ready.

Love — You may be surprised to hear that it's raining in London. Rafael Nadal's second-round match at Queen's Club has been delayed a little, but the French Open champion and new No. 1 has looked completely at ease against Marcos Daniel. Andy Murray and Andy Roddick have also advanced at the Aegon Championship.

15 — Roddick has a newfound popularity in London, likely stemming from his epic Wimbledon final against Roger Federer last year. He had hundreds of fans watch his practice sessions at Queen's Club and received a standing ovation following a routine 6-2, 6-1 early round victory.

30 — Just started "Strokes of Genius," L. Jon Wertheim's book about the 2008 Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and I can't recommend it enough. The paperback edition is out and at 208 pages, you could easily order it today and get through it by the time things get started at the All England Club.

40 — Speaking of books, Patrick McEnroe's "Hardcourt Confidential" was released this week. The book jacket boasts of an "honest, no-holds-barred look into the ultimate gentleman's sport," but early reviews suggest the book is light on the "confidential" though heavily entertaining.

Game — The Battle of Belgium between Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin has already sold 30,670 tickets, which sets up next month's match to be the most-attended tennis event in history. In 1973, 30,472 fans watched the Battle of the Sexes between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King.