Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

You gotta have heart for a sport that's characterized by love and breaks. Sounds like something we'd invent, but tennis, just like relationships, is any man's game. Rafael Nadal struggled to get his way and lost to Novak Djokovic for the U.S. Open Men's Championship Monday night. Serena Williams, who called Nadal her "big booty brother" via Tweet, also found herself taking second place against Samantha Stosur Sunday night, but only after a few choice words for the chair umpire following a controversial call. Girl talk? Not so much. The vitriolic move cost her $2,000 in a fine. One less pair of Loubous this week.

Novak Djokovic

Invisible Woman

Right about now you are probably feeling a little neglected. For the majority of a Sunday (and Saturday for college football) you suddenly don't matter as much as you did a week ago. It's not that he's just not that into you, it's that he's just that into football. You'll never be able to compete with a man's attention during the season, particularly week one, so the old adage proves wise, yet again: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Your best best is donning a T-shirt supporting his favorite team. Ah! Ah! We don't want to hear it. There are lots of shirts made specifically for women, and they are actually really sporty, sexy, cute. If you don't have a prospect yet, buy the shirt you like the best, or, for even more attention, by the shirt for your hometown team's rival and wear it out to a sports bar. It's an instant icebreaker and conversation piece--like taking candy from a baby. Consider this your first assignment in your journey to become MVG (Most Valuable Girlfriend.) Love takes work, so here's your perfect excuse to shop. Tax deductible? Probably not. Here are a few of our favorite styles. If you shop today, you get free shipping at NFLSHOP.com. Who can resist that?

By the way, if you have no idea where to find the closest sports bar, look no farther.