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Quotes of the day

Friday 27 June 2003 00:00 BST
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I think Greg took it a little too far.

Tim Henman on Greg Rusedski's outburst

I don't believe in that. It has a nice atmosphere - it's cosy.

Jennifer Capriati on whether Court Two really is the graveyard of champions

It's a numb feeling. He has not said much and I am working so I have left him to consider where he goes from here.

Greg Rusedski's wife, Lucy, on his mood following the outburst on court yesterday

If I win Wimbledon this year I hope it won't ruin their film.

Henman on the film portraying an underdog British player winning Wimbledon

I feel better this year.

Last year's runner-up David Nalbandian on his Wimbledon chances

It's still pretty hard to get tickets, even for the players. They're not too nice about that.

Jennifer Capriati on the exclusivity of the All England Club.

You're not going to win this way.

Much-heralded American James Blake yelling to himself during his second-round match

You cannot be serious. I'd be in jail for that. I've had bigger fines here as well, I hate to admit.

John McEnroe on the size of Greg Rusedski's $2,500 fine

Crowd noise, "out" calls from spectators and other similar distractions are not considered a hindrance and the point should stand.

The Wimbledon referee Alan Mills on Greg Rusedski's outburst

MONITOR

'Roddick wins after Rusedski loses it'

Rachel Nichols, Washington Post: "The words were not of the type one would use in polite company but then again Greg Rusedski wasn't feeling very polite."

'Beaten Rusedski Blows Up' Adelaide Advertiser

'Roddick faster, cooler than Rusedski'

USA Today: "Fast serves and quick tempers ruled Centre Court on Wednesday."

WEATHER

Today: A few showers throughout the morning with a possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures around 22C.

Tomorrow: Slightly cooler with temperatures averaging around 18C. It will be mostly cloudy, with sunny spells.

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