The Annabel and Greg show as Andy hits new heights

What a pleasure it is to see Annabel Croft back on our screens. Yes, someone in Sky Sport's production team should ask her to change shampoo, buy a comb and find something other than the armless tops she's so fond of but you can't beat Mrs Croft for a good old fashioned BBC accent. Her glance would wilt flowers too and, sat next to Mr Rusedski (whose accent is about as British as Kevin Pietersen's) she had plenty of chance to use it.

"That's why I believe he's going to be number one in the world!" Rudsedski roared as Andy Murray blazed his way into the US open final. "And that's why I believe he's going to be beat Mr Federer" he continued, "I know I picked Federer to win, but Murray's going to!" concluded Rusedski as Annabel Croft rolled her eyes.

Of course, Rusedski knows all about the glorious trappings that accompany making the final of the US open. In 1997 the big serving Canadian export was runner up, beaten by Pat Rafter in the Flushing Medows final. BBC sports personality of the year awards followed and, well, that was about it really. Rusedski hit the wall about as hard as one of his aces down the T and never really looked like he merited his world number four ranking (a spot Murray will achieve at the conclusion of the US Open). Still, as Murray exchanged small talk after the game with the film star Will Ferrell - carefully televised by Sky's host broadcaster - Rusedski could contemplate how best to stretch his arm round Annabel's tender neck. I know where I'd rather be.