Today I played a great match, I thought against  Andrea Seppi in Madrid, Spain at the Master’s Series event.  In the third set,  it was Seppi who converted a break point  for the win.  I felt like I played well, but Seppi is very good on the clay.   After the match, I stayed to watch my fellow American James Blake take on Ivo Karlovic; James won and he plays Roger Federer next, so I will stay in Madrid one more day to practice and watch his match.  Next up for me is a team event in Dusseldorf, Germany.  Eight contries will be represented there and I will be the team captain for the U. S. team.  Robbie Ginepri is playing as well.  I am waiting to hear if the Bryan Bros. will play.  If they don’t play, I am hoping Marty Fish will come play.  I am looking forward to getting three quality matches before the French Open the following week.  Plus, it’s always fun to play in a team event.  I am enjoying Europe so far, but I am pretty excited to get to Paris, my favorite city in Europe!!

Sam