There are so many good choices at the 2010 U.S. Open that a longshot has a strong chance to outdistance a few veterans and walk away with a stirring championship in a fortnight or so. Defending titleholder, Juan Martin DelPotro, will be missing but Argentina has reason to be confident as their newest ace, hot David Nalbandian goes headhunting.
Last week the top four seeds all made the semifinals, and this week they have all made the quarterfinals where four hungry challengers are looking for upsets.
Defending champion and top seed, Robin Soderling, had home field advantage but Spain’s speedy Nicolas Almagro rose to the occasion in the finals at Bastad.
Wimbledon 2010 winners, Men’s Single, Women’s Single, Men’s double, Women’s Double, Mixed Double, Boys, Girls and the Ladies Invitational winners.
For the top ranked tour players, the rise of Tomas Berdych spells trouble. Always regarded as one of the most talented players on tour, Berdych has finally become comfortable with himself and with competing on the big stage.
On the most exciting day in tennis, Federer and Nadal performed as expected but every other match was a tightly contested battle.
On a day dominated by the excitement of John Isner and Nicolay Mahut on Court 18, all the big names moved on at Wimbledon.
Rafa Nadal made quick work of Robin Soderling in avenging last year’s fourth round upset and establishing himself as the greatest clay court player of the generation.
Robin Soderling needed five sets to put away Tomas Berdych before Rafa Nadal swept through a game Jurgen Melzer to create a repeat of last year’s memorable fourth round pairing.
When it mattered most, Rafael Nadal was unflappable against challenger Nicolas Almagro while 29-year old Jurgen Melzer came back from two sets down against Novak Djokovic to claim the final semifinal berth.
