Was Mardy Fish right to complain?

Mardy Fish down a set and break point at 4-4 in the 2nd hits a fantastic short cross court volley. As his opponent sprinted to the ball, and just before contact, Mardy yells "come on!" assuming he won the point. Ebden, his opponent immediately looks to the umpire to replay the point. The umpire agrees with Ebden and calls for a replay of the point due to obstruction. Mardy approaches the umpire to argue that his "come on" did not effect the outcome of the point. As always the umpire does not change his mind and tells Mardy that the rules state you can not yell out prior to the point being completed.

As we all remember this is very similar to Serena Williams last year at the US Open.

I watched the point 3 times and every time I feel Mardy called out too early. Ebden had a play on the ball and whether he would have made it or not is irrelevant. The rules are the rules. I have to agree with the umpire on this one.

I'm sure Mardy is more mad at himself today. He should know better then to yell out before the point is over.

What do you think? Was Mardy right wanting the point awarded to him or was the umpire correct?

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First Saturday at BNP Paribas

First Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open is a good one with Roddick, Berdich, Djokovic and Murray all in action.
Roddick just sqeeked out his match against Kubot who served for the match in the 2nd set.
Berdich lost the first set and now up 4-2 in the 3rd.

Ginepri on his comeback up a break against Wawrinka but this is going to be a tough match for Robby to win. 

Novak set to come onto court now to face Golubev. Other notable players currently in action Sam Querry vs Almagro just getting under way.

Little lesson below. Look how low Berdich gets on his volley. Bending from the knees not the waist.
Also on his forehand. Notice his left hand tucked close to his body. This shuts down the body and allows the racket to swing freely around without pulling off your shot.

Great week at BNP Paribas Open

Great first week of quailifing at the BNP Paribas Open.
The BNP Paribas Plays host to the worlds best tennis players for an ATP WTA combined event. Watch Nadal, Federer, Sharapova and more courtside during thewir practice sessions.

The weather here can be any better. It is mid 70's and not a cloud in the sky. The players are all over the grounds from the practice courts, lunch room as well as walking through the square.

This is my favorite tournament of the year because of how much the fans feel they are apart of the tournament and can get up close to their favorite players.

Here are a few pics from today. Get exclusive pictures and video from www.firstserveace.com
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