Posted: September 8th, 2010 | Author: thedoublebagel | Filed under: ATP, ATP: David Ferrer, ATP: Feliciano Lopez, ATP: Fernando Verdasco, ATP: Gael Monfils, ATP: Mikhail Youzhny, ATP: Novak Djokovic, ATP: Rafael Nadal, ATP: Robin Soderling, ATP: Roger Federer, ATP: Sam Querrey, ATP: Stanislas Wawrinka, ATP: Tommy Robredo, ATP: US Open, WTA, WTA: Caroline Wozniacki, WTA: Dominika Cibulkova, WTA: Francesca Schiavone, WTA: Kim Clijsters, WTA: Samantha Stosur, WTA: US Open, WTA: Venus Williams, WTA: Vera Zvonareva | No Comments »
Hey, sorry I disappeared for a second there. I couldn’t bring myself to watch tennis yesterday, Day 9, because of the recent development that is Caroline Wozniacki. I just didn’t want to hear about it. Pardon my moment of weakness.
I did, however, hear about (and later saw) Fernando Verdasco’s amazing match point against David Ferrer. Then, I read that Kim Clijsters and Sam Stosur played a match that started off with high quality tennis but ended pretty poorly. With that, it’s hard to bet against Venus Williams now.
Day 9 results:
Quarterfinals
Kim Clijsters [2] def. Samantha Stosur [5] 6-4, 5-7, 6-3
Venus Williams [3] def. Francesca Schiavone [6] 7-6(5), 6-4
Round of 16
Rafael Nadal [1] def. Feliciano Lopez [23] 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
Fernando Verdasco [8] def. David Ferrer [10] 5-7, 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-3, 7-6(4)
Mikhail Youzhny [12] def. Tommy Robredo 7-5, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4
Stanislas Wawrinka [25] def. Sam Querrey [20] 7-6(9), 6-7(5), 7-5, 4-6, 6-4
Day 10 was pretty uneventful. The wind made it hard for everyone. It was hard to play under those conditions and it was hard to watch the pros play under those conditions. The favorites all came through relatively easily. Straight sets on tap.
Day 10 results:
Quarterfinals
Caroline Wozniacki [1] def. Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 7-5
Vera Zvonareva [7] def. Kaia Kanepi [31] 6-3, 7-5
Roger Federer [2] def. Robin Soderling [5] 6-4, 6-4, 7-5
Novak Djokovic [3] def. Gael Monfils [17] 7-6(2), 6-1, 6-2
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Posted: September 7th, 2010 | Author: thedoublebagel | Filed under: ATP, ATP: David Ferrer, ATP: Feliciano Lopez, ATP: Fernando Verdasco, ATP: Rafael Nadal, ATP: Stanislas Wawrinka, ATP: US Open, WTA, WTA: Francesca Schiavone, WTA: Kim Clijsters, WTA: Samantha Stosur, WTA: US Open, WTA: Venus Williams | No Comments »
Day 9 promises a lot of exciting tennis. Quarterfinal matches start for the women while the men begin their R16 tussles. On tap; Kim Clijsters, Venus Williams, Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco and Samantha Stosur.
- Francesca Schiavone [6] vs Venus Williams [3]
Like Vee said, 30 is the new 20. I love this match-up! I like both players and both have been flying under the radar all tournament long. And after this match, (boom!) in the semis. I hope they put on a great show!
- Stanislas Wawrinka [25] vs Sam Querrey [20]
You took out my favorite Stan, better not not take out my non-favorite.
- Samantha Stosur [5] vs Kim Clijsters [2]
Just like Sam’s previous match, this is tough to call. We all know what Sam can do but I feel like Kim can defend enough to weather Sam’s fire power and turn it into offense. Mmmm.. this has the makings of a tasty match.
- Rafael Nadal [1] vs Feliciano Lopez [23]
Feli doesn’t mind the hard courts and will probably look to attack as much as he can. He also knows and thinks he can beat Rafa on the fast stuff. It’ll be a fun battle to watch. It’ll be funner after Rafa wins it. Or after Feli wins it. Honestly, I’m fine with either result.
- David Ferrer [10] vs Fernando Verdasco [8]
I haven’t see Nando play much this tournament but I’ve read that he looked very good in his 3rd round match. Daveeed’s also been playing well, obviously, but I’d like to see Nando take this one. He needs another good run at a slam.
Complete Day 9 schedule here.
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Posted: September 6th, 2010 | Author: thedoublebagel | Filed under: ATP, ATP: Albert Montanes, ATP: Gael Monfils, ATP: Jurgen Melzer, ATP: Mardy Fish, ATP: Novak Djokovic, ATP: Richard Gasquet, ATP: Robin Soderling, ATP: Roger Federer, ATP: US Open, WTA, WTA: Andrea Petkovic, WTA: Caroline Wozniacki, WTA: Dominika Cibulkova, WTA: Maria Sharapova, WTA: Svetlana Kuznetsova, WTA: US Open, WTA: Vera Zvonareva | No Comments »
Day 8 sucked! Svetlana Kuznetsova and the rest of the world was stunned by Dominika Cibulkova. My only favorite left in the draw was ousted by Caroline Wozniacki.
Guess I can’t give Caro shit anymore this summer, can I? She shut down Maria Sharapova in their R16 match and was definitely the steadier player out there today. True to her game, she got all of Masha’s balls back and forced the error. Caro’s first serves were also very effective and I think that threw Masha off. I’m still puzzled why Masha allowed very long rallies to happen but she did and they weren’t pretty.
Ah, well, Masha will learn and better never lose to Caro again.
Day 8 results:
Caroline Wozniacki [1] def. Maria Sharapova [14] 6-3, 6-4
Vera Zvonareva [7] def. Andrea Petkovic 6-1, 6-2
Dominika Cibulkova def. Svetlana Kuznetsova [11] 7-5, 7-6(4)
Kaia Kanepi [31] def. Yanina Wickmayer [15] 0-6, 7-6(2), 6-1
Roger Federer [2] def. Jurgen Melzer [13] 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3
Novak Djokovic [3] def. Mardy Fish [19] 6-3, 6-4, 6-1
Robin Soderling [5] def. Albert Montanes [21] 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3
Gael Monfils [17] def. Richard Gasquet 6-4, 7-5, 7-5
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Posted: September 6th, 2010 | Author: thedoublebagel | Filed under: ATP, ATP: Gael Monfils, ATP: Mardy Fish, ATP: Novak Djokovic, ATP: Richard Gasquet, ATP: US Open, WTA, WTA: Caroline Wozniacki, WTA: Maria Sharapova, WTA: US Open | No Comments »
Day 8 is frazzle day! The men start their R16 matches while the women finish theirs off to setup all the quarterfinal match-ups. Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer and Svetlana Kuznetsova are all scheduled to play.
- Mardy Fish [19] vs Novak Djokovic [3]
We all know Mardy’s been playing well all summer but did you know he lost 30 lbs? Oh. If Nole keeps it together, I think he’ll be able to weather the Mardy storm. I do feel like this will be a long and hard fought match.
- Caroline Wozniacki [1] vs Maria Sharapova [14]
Unless Caro has somehow found a way to rip winner after winner and hit second serves at 95mph over the last 48 hours, the outcome of this one is all on Masha’s racket. Patience is a virtue, Mash. Goooo!
- Richard Gasquet vs Gael Monfils [17]
Can Richie pull another upset? I hope so!
Complete Day 8 schedule here.
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Posted: September 5th, 2010 | Author: thedoublebagel | Filed under: ATP, ATP: Andy Murray, ATP: David Ferrer, ATP: David Nalbandian, ATP: Feliciano Lopez, ATP: Fernando Verdasco, ATP: Gilles Simon, ATP: John Isner, ATP: Mikhail Youzhny, ATP: Nicolas Almagro, ATP: Rafael Nadal, ATP: Sam Querrey, ATP: Stanislas Wawrinka, ATP: Tommy Robredo, ATP: US Open | No Comments »
Crazy day! My pick to win the men’s title, Andy Murray, was sent home in the third round by Stanislas Wawrinka. Some great matches on the women’s side; Venus Williams and Shahar Peer played a tight 2-setter and Elena Dementieva and Samantha Stosur played the best match on the women’s side so far this tournament.
After winning the first set in his match against Stan, Muzz played very passively and got very down on himself. Per usual. I don’t think anyone can explain why he does it but everyone can see that it needs to stop for him to be able to break through and win a slam.
Lena D and Sam played a great match where they both held and saved match points. This match started a little before 11pm and went late into the night, last call for alcohol late. Lena had 4 chances to win but was not able to convert any of them. Sam had 2 and won it on #2 in the 3rd set tiebreak after Lena sent a forehand long. Towards the end of the match, it was clear that Sam was mentally stronger and that got her the W.
Day 7 results:
Kim Clijsters [2] def. Ana Ivanovic 6-2, 6-1
Venus Williams [3] def. Shahar Peer [16] 7-6(3), 6-3
Samantha Stosur [5] def. Elena Dementieva [12] 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(2)
Francesca Schiavone [6] def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova [20] 6-3, 6-0
Rafael Nadal [1] def. Gilles Simon 6-4, 6-4, 6-2
Stanislas Wawrinka [25] def. Andy Murray [4] 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-3
Fernando Verdasco [8] def. David Nalbandian [31] 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
David Ferrer [10] def. Daniel Gimeno-Traver 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-2
Mikhail Youzhny [12] def. John Isner [18] 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-6(5), 6-4
Sam Querrey [20] def. Nicolas Almagro [14] 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
Feliciano Lopez [23] def. Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-3, 4-0 retired
Tommy Robredo def. Michael Llodra 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-4, 2-1 retired
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Posted: September 5th, 2010 | Author: thedoublebagel | Filed under: ATP, ATP: Andy Murray, ATP: Gilles Simon, ATP: Rafael Nadal, ATP: Stanislas Wawrinka, ATP: US Open, WTA, WTA: Ana Ivanovic, WTA: Elena Dementieva, WTA: Kim Clijsters, WTA: Samantha Stosur, WTA: US Open | No Comments »
Day 7 is PACKED! The women start their R16 of action while the men finish off some exciting 3rd round matches.
- Ana Ivanovic vs Kim Clijsters [2]
Ana’s been playing extremely well lately while Kim’s been showing okay form. I’m expecting to be transported to 2008.
- Rafael Nadal [1] vs Gilles Simon
New dad, Gilles, has more things in his mind right now than tennis and you can’t blame him. I like both guys but I think Rafa’s focus and drive to win this major will help him win this match easily.
- Samantha Stosur [5] vs Elena Dementieva [12]
This is a tough one to call. I like Lena D’s chances a little bit better because she has more experience in this surface and more specifically, this major. You can’t discount Sam’s incredible year but she’s always struggled in NYC.
- Andy Murray [4] vs Stanislas Wawrinka [25]
Go, Muzz! I love both guys but let’s be real, Stan’s not looking to win this title this year.
Complete Day 7 schedule here.
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Posted: September 5th, 2010 | Author: thedoublebagel | Filed under: WTA, WTA: Jelena Jankovic, WTA: Maria Sharapova, WTA: US Open | No Comments »
Don’t blow away. Day 6 was all about who was able to deal with Mach 50 winds best.
Among the top players, Jelena Jankovic was the only one who wasn’t able to handle it well. She was ousted by Kaia Kanepi in their 3rd round encounter.
A special shout out to the favorite, Maria Sharapova, for handing out a double bagel. I get butterflies when she does that. And it’s a very nice change up from a year ago where I almost had heart attacks… 21 times over.
I’m keeping this short and sexy because I am slightly drunk.
Complete Day 6 results here.
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Posted: September 4th, 2010 | Author: thedoublebagel | Filed under: ATP, ATP: Gael Monfils, ATP: James Blake, ATP: Janko Tipsarevic, ATP: Novak Djokovic, ATP: US Open, WTA, WTA: Jelena Jankovic, WTA: Maria Kirilenko, WTA: Maria Sharapova, WTA: Svetlana Kuznetsova, WTA: US Open | No Comments »
Frazzle day!
- Jelena Jankovic [4] vs Kaia Kanepi [31]
Kaia’s always been a tough opponent to anyone and JJ hasn’t really been impressive lately so an upset wouldn’t surprise me.
- Beatrice Capra vs Maria Sharapova [14]
We are so not thinking about last year. Masha’s in a different place in her career compared to last year’s nightmare so I expect her to come out of this 3rd round alive. Please, tennis gods?
- James Blake vs Novak Djokovic [3]
Do it for nicely fitted clothes, Nole.
- Svetlana Kuzentsova [11] vs Maria Kirilenko [23]
Eeeeks! Probably the most interesting 3rd round match on the women’s side. Kiri’s been playing some good ball (minus half of her previous round match) and Sveta’s been showing signs of consistent play this summer. It should be a good one!
- Gael Monfils [17] vs Janko Tipsarevic
I’ll take self-inflicted pain over whining any day.
Off to ice my eye some more. See you in the morning!
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Posted: September 4th, 2010 | Author: thedoublebagel | Filed under: ATP, ATP: Ryan Harrison, ATP: Sergiy Stakhovsky, ATP: US Open | No Comments »
I’m going to keep my wrap and preview short today. I had a little incident on the tennis court earlier which involved my face and my racket’s frame. Roh!
Day 5? Business as usual. All the seeds held up and no upsets to frazzle over. The only great story today was 18-year old American, Ryan Harrison‘s, 5-set heartbreak. He played his second round match at The Open against Sergiy Stakhovsky which went to a decisive 5th tiebreak. They played high quality tennis where a lot of points were finished at the net. It was great entertainment and you couldn’t help but pull for the kid. Unfortunately, he came up short at the end and Sergiy experience came through. I’m sure Ryan can take a lot of positives from this little run. I can’t wait to see more of him in the future!
Complete Day 5 results here.
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