Breaking: I Asked Jesse Levine One Year Ago to the Date - if He Would Play For Canada

I feel for Jesse Levine, he's in a tough place.

He is ranked around #100 in the world, and that makes him the second-highest ranked Canadian, and they need him for Davis Cup play with Milos Raonoc.  He stands no chance of ever playing Davis Cup for the U.S.

He has been wth USTA Player Development for years, and it was announced today that starting with the Australian Open he will play for the country he was born in, Canada.

Even though he has lived in Florida since he was 13, and played for USA.

Fitting this news comes out today, since one-year ago to the day, I asked if what he would do if Tennis Canada called.

He was coy and diplomatic.

Have a listen and post what you think.

listen to ‘Jesse Levine talks USA vs. Canada’ on Audioboo

Pictures From 2011 USTA Australian Open Wildcard Playoffs: Day 3

Sunday’s Final Scores

WOMEN

No. 6 Madison Keys ( Boca Raton , Fla. ) def. No. 5 Gail Brodsky ( Brooklyn , N.Y. ), 6-3, 6-4

MEN

No. 2 Jesse Levine ( Boca Raton , Fla. ) def. No. 4 Robby Ginepri ( Kennesaw , Ga. ), 6-0, 6-2, 6-1

Both players earn wildcards into the 2012 Australian Open.

Madison KeysMadison Keys shows emotion after victory

Gail Brodsky

Robby GinepriJesse Levine