UP OPEN

Andy, Andy, Andy. What a long road it’s been and what a wise decision you made by hiring Jimmy Connors. Roddick could have won the event if you-know-who wasn’t in the picture. “Roger is at the top, and he’s the only person at the top, regardless of how much people want to make rivalry comparisons and this, that and the other,” Roddick said. “He’s the best player in the game. There’s no question in my mind.”

I think we all agree with the fact the R-Fed is a tennis machine. But is he the Tiger Woods of tennis? I think not. Apparently, R-Fed feels differently. “More and more often, over the last year or so, I’ve been kind of compared to Tiger, what he’s doing on the golf tour, me doing on the tennis tour,” Federer said. “I asked him how it was for him. Many things were similar. He knew exactly how I kind of felt out on the court. That’s something that I haven’t felt before: A guy who knows how it feels to feel invincible at times and when you just have the feeling like there’s nothing going wrong anymore,” he said. If Roger’s ego was outta control before, we ain’t seen nothing yet. Yes, R-Fed gets love for being the first man since Ivan Lendl to win three consecutive U.S. Open titles, and the only man to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open back-to-back three years in a row. Wham-bam- thank-you-maam. You gotta it Roger. But now he’s “friends” with Tiger Woods? After Federer’s victory, he returned to the locker room, busted open a bottle of champagne and kicked it with his new pal Tiger. “I’m shocked myself how well it’s been going the last three, four years,” Federer said, “being not only compared to former great tennis players, but now especially also other great athletes all over sports. It’s just really nice.” This recent buddy-buddy activity has me a little concerned. Does Roger earn extra points for landing Tiger? Or does Tiger lose points for chumming with Roger? Outta respect for Tiger, I’m going to reserve judgment for now.

Astute female fans at the Open include Christie Brinkley, who noticed Andy do the happy-wipe.

Jim Carrey looked like he crawled right out from under the same rock his girlfriend, Jenny McCarthy, did. Carrey spent the majority of the match attempting to keep Jenny lucid until her next fix.

SINGAPORE OPEN

Burberry pin-up hottie Adam Scott kicked ass at the Singapore Open and successfully defended his title after a three-hole playoff with Ernie Els. “I am very happy to defend a title for the first time,” Scott said. “I had a real fight on my hands with Ernie. I got off to a fast start and he didn’t. He played some spectacular shots out there.” I wouldn’t mind a little “three-hole” playoff myself…

WHERE’S THE KITTY

I find it really interesting that every time I read about golf, the PGA is whining about the numbers. If Tiger Woods isnt playing, the number go down. But what the PGA has failed to recognize is Camilo Villegas. And ESPN really needs to be spanked as well. Watching the coverage of the Canadian Open, Camilo had about ten minutes of total “air time.” And just when he was about to get down and line-up his putt, ESPN would cut to someone else. No joke here- they won’t air Camilo Villegas when he does the ‘crawl’…this is wrong on so many levels that I don’t even know where to start. Villegas could easily increase the numbers for both the PGA and the Mensa rejects who run ESPN if they would only give him a few more minutes of love. There are so many women who watch golf due to the sex appeal of Camilo Villegas. His style, flash, charisma and endearing smile can do noting except increase viewership. And the kitty can play golf, he isnt a “possible rookie of the year” if he doesn’t know how to hit. So, word of advice to broadcasters, give this Kat some more coverage before you find out that “hell hath no fury like a Camilo fan scorned.”

Our sexy golf Kat finished T6th, and was exceptionally hot as he did so. His sexy Lindeberg gear teasing me to the point of insanity. Now this is where I need your help people- has anyone else had a similar experience…. as I was shopping the other day, I came across the Men’s Lindeberg Collection. My sporno-encrusted mind flashed “Camilo” and my libido went insane. I found myself wanting to take the clothing into the fitting room and, and…my point is, Camilo Villegas is great marketing for Lindeberg. And no I didn’t molest the clothing.

RON ARTEST EARNS POINTS?
The 15th annual New York Basketball Classic at the Garden last night isnt getting the love it should. This is the biggest charity basketball game in NY and all the hotties have jumped ship. That is, except Ron Artest. Stephon Marbury is too busy promoting his new Starbury collection, and Chris Paul canceled his appearance. But Ron Artest “wouldn’t miss this game for the world” even if other Athlebrities have stopped coming to New York to help raise money for Wheelchair Charities Inc. “I always try to be a part of it,” Artest said. “It’s a good thing. Hank took me in when I was a junior in high school - maybe even earlier than that - and he kept me out of trouble and off the streets.” And as usual, Artest says something, dare I say- intelligent, and then backs it with something stupid. Bashing the committee that picked the hottest U.S. team squad in history, Artest pontificated: “I think the sneaker companies are picking the team,” he said. “I can’t believe I didn’t get a tryout. It wasn’t fair. I think it’s so political. It’s not a good committee. They might be taking money under the table. I don’t know. Don’t believe me. But I wish I could have played.” And I wish you would take your meds everyday.

Chris Webber continues to earn hot points as he spreads his love, this time in Detroit. Webber gave away signed books at the Detroit Back to School Rally at Belle Isle Riverfront Park in Detroit. Webber distributed the books from his Foundation’s “Wee Readers” program to the over 1,200 Detroit Public School students who attended.

And sexy Lakers beast Luke Walton and his mane of please pull-me hair, got down and dirty during the Basketball Without Borders program in Africa. Other hotties who participated include Boris Diaw, Rasual Butler, Chris Duhan, Kyle Korver and Manute Bol. Hotties served food in the new dining facility, (which was funded by the US Embassy) wearing Zebra capes which did nothing to dispel my belief that these men are just prey…..

That’s it for now. As always, thanks for reading. Delinda
delinda@athlebrities.com