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.
The official draws for the U.S. Open were announced Thursday and for the third time this season, the bookmakers and the men’s seeding committee do not see eye-to-eye in a Grand Slam event.
World number two, Roger Federer, looked every bit like the best hard court player in the world this week as he came back against an in-form Mardy Fish to claim the Cincinnati title.
Mardy Fish snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and will play long time nemesis Roger Federer for the title in Cincinnati.
Cypriot rebel March Baghdatis outgunned the game’s biggest gunner and two Americans shot down high-flying seeds to join Roger Federer in the finals in the steamy Cincinnati Semis.
Rogers Cup Champion Andy Murray got roughed up by France’s Jeremy Chardy but when he needed it most, Murray had enough fight to win.
Before And Murray could officially defend his Rogers Cup Championship, he had to wait through several rain delays and then buck the odds.
The top four seeds battled on Saturday in the Toronto semifinals and the best player to have not won a major will meet the king of the majors as finalists on Sunday.
Tomas Berdych made the most of his 6’5” build and with one blink of the eye took control of his semifinal match against 3rd seeded Novak Djokovic.
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.