Charles claims he is the best

With less than a month left of the season, Stan Charles has declared himself "The rightful heir of the boule crown". 

"The rightful heir to the boule crown"

During an passionate rant the former number one also stated that he "must not be forced to play against his will", suggesting he is subject to the kind of pressures normally associated with teenage tennis proteges and 12 year old Russian gymnasts.

Charles has lead the World Rankings for a large part of the season, but as we approach the final weeks he has slipped down to 6th. 

Speculation that being top of the leader board has led Charles down the dark path of fortified wine addiction is, as of yet, unfounded.