After a long period lagging behind the rest of the UK, the outlook in Scotland has jumped to levels last seen in 2007, the survey suggested.

BBC: Scottish jobs outlook 'best in six years'

Federer took a long break after the U.S. Open in September, while Nadal also had a rest with next month's Davis Cup final between Spain and Argentina in mind.

CNN: Federer: Strike talk is 'nonsense'

Are they worried about long playoffs in Chicago, where they have lost Derrick Rose for the rest of the season after a knee injury?

WSJ: NBA, NHL Playoffs: Why Are the Playoffs So Long?