Tennis 2010: US Open

chocolatebanana · Joined: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 867 Threads: 60

Roger Federer SUI (1)
v
Tomas Berdych CZE (12)
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Novak Djokovic SRB (3)
v
Yen-Hsun Lu TPE

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga FRA (10)
v
Andy Murray GBR (4)
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Robin Soderling SWE (6)
v
Rafael Nadal ESP (2)

Federer vs. Nadal again?

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chocolatebanana · Joined: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 867 Threads: 60

Serena Williams USA (1)
v
Petra Kvitova CZE
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Vera Zvonareva RUS (21)
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Tsvetana Pironkova BUL

I think Serena got this one in the bag.

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True · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:39 pm Post subject:

Federer over Soderling in 4.

Williams over Zvonareva in 2.

Pudie · Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 8705 Threads: 567

I actually think it's gonna be Federer over Murray in 5.

Pudie · Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 8705 Threads: 567

How the hell did Federer lose a set 1-6? That's embarrassing.

True · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:33 am Post subject:

Pudie · Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 8705 Threads: 567

Doesn't look like he did that ....

True · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:40 am Post subject:

Berdych just went up a break in the 4th set. Doesn't look good for Fed. Sorry Ashley.

Yeah, Fed has never really been one to tank anything. Berdych must be playing out of his mind. Wish I was watching it.

Pudie · Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 8705 Threads: 567

And there's the match. Wow.

True · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:52 am Post subject:

Pudie · Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 8705 Threads: 567

Not only is it the second open in a row where he doesn't make it to the semis after his record breaking streak, but it's the first time in 7 years he hasn't made it to the Wimbledon finals.

Pudie · Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 8705 Threads: 567

Now that Federer is out, I'm pulling for Djookvich. He's been quietly making his way through everyone without much problem.

Eärendil The Mariner · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:32 pm Post subject:

Đoković is a screwup when it comes to chances like this, I have a feeling he's gonna blow it again. I hope he doesn't.

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Ashley · Joined: Oct 06, 2005 Posts: 2620 Threads: 12

Not so much because of the loss mind you, but because I think I have to finally accept that Federer is getting older and his best days are mostly behind him. I've kind of been in denial for awhile.

That's not taking anything away from Berdych, I didn't see the match but I know that he's capable of playing amazing tennis when he's on, but honestly, against vintage Fed, at Wimbledon, that wouldn't really matter.

Oh well I suppose, it's not like he's got anything to prove at this point. I think I'll root for Murray now, just so he can get the Brits off his back.

Side note: WTF the Williams' lost in doubles?

chocolatebanana · Joined: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 867 Threads: 60

Woah, the Williams sisters lost? Did not expect that. I still assume Serena will win singles though.

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Ashley · Joined: Oct 06, 2005 Posts: 2620 Threads: 12

So, Vera Zvonarava into the final. On the one hand, she's actually an excellent player when she's on her game, and certainly the only of the other three semi-finalists with the game to at least challenge Serena.

On the other hand, she's also the biggest headcase on the women's tour, which frankly, is really saying something. I have a feeling this could get ugly.

Eärendil The Mariner · Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:37 am Post subject:

True · Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject:

The US Open has finally started. Who will create the magic this year?

Ashley · Joined: Oct 06, 2005 Posts: 2620 Threads: 12

True · Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:51 am Post subject:

This is a good sign for Ana...

NEW YORK (AP)—Unseeded Ana Ivanovic of Serbia has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over 21st-seeded Zheng Jie of China.

Ivanovic, the former world No. 1 who now stands at No. 40, needed 56 minutes Wednesday to defeat Zheng at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ivanovic won the 2008 French Open, but has never been past the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.

She hit 22 winners in making quick work of Zheng. The match was played in sweltering conditions—with bright sunshine and temperatures in the 90s.

Ashley · Joined: Oct 06, 2005 Posts: 2620 Threads: 12

True · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:33 am Post subject:

slqrick · Joined: Oct 03, 2006 Posts: 8398 Threads: 89

Tisparevic's interview afterwards was awesome. I'm already pulling for the guy to go far after seeing him only play one match.

Ashley · Joined: Oct 06, 2005 Posts: 2620 Threads: 12

You know, I swore awhile ago that I would stop caring about Richard Gasquet, but after watching his match against Davydenko earlier today, that could be difficult. That backhand is just so gorgeous. I did have to laugh though when he hit two double faults on his first two match points, before coming up with a big serve to win it on the third. Oh, so very Gasquet.

In a bit of a surprise, Marin Cilic, the guy who destroyed Andy Murray in last years tournament, went down in five sets today. Apparently the match lasted well over four hours, in absolutely brutal heat. Eep.

Ashley · Joined: Oct 06, 2005 Posts: 2620 Threads: 12

Ryan Harrison reminds me so much of the guy from The OC that it's distracting.

Aye Davanita · Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 5:11 pm Post subject:

**Shallow comment alert**

Venus Williams looks like a crazy person. Her bedazzled black "outfit" is completely ridiculous when paired with bright white shoes and a visor. She looks like a snow bird down in Phoenix who throws on her "fancy" t-shirt with her runners and, well, visor.

**Shallow comment over**

Ashley · Joined: Oct 06, 2005 Posts: 2620 Threads: 12

Another solid win for Ana yesterday - she looked especially good in what they showed of the second set. I can't see her taking out Kimmie in the next round, but a good showing would certainly be a good sign about where she is on the comeback trail right now.

Aye Davanita · Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:19 am Post subject:

I'm really enjoying the Monfils and Tipsarevic match right now.

Ashley · Joined: Oct 06, 2005 Posts: 2620 Threads: 12

Ashley · Joined: Oct 06, 2005 Posts: 2620 Threads: 12

Djokovic's father is wearing a shirt with Novak's face on it.

Good God.