Caroline Tops Maria
In New York, Monday was a day for a princess and to the surprise of many along came Caroline.
In New York, Monday was a day for a princess and to the surprise of many along came Caroline.
Sunday was a light schedule for a heavyweight slate of contenders that kept fans at Flushing Meadows until 1:36 a.m. Monday.
As play continued on Sunday, the shotmaking and thrilling play became more and more surprising as the day progressed.
As players approach the quarterfinals of the U. S. Open, even the experienced ones have difficulty not looking ahead. It seems like Jelena Jankovic, the fourth seed at the U.S. Open, was the first victim of this devilish temptation.
In the gusty offshoots of Hurricane Earl, the strong and experienced players had their way with lesser competitors in the eight matches completed Saturday.
Friday’s competition dodged Hurricaine Earl but some torrid matches are just ahead in the women’s draw.
Top seed Rafa Nadal led a contingency of nine Spaniards into the round of thirty-two and replaced France as the country with the most survivors.
On a day when “predictable” ruled the courts, Frenchman Michael Llorda pulled off a dazzling upset but Scotsman Andy Murray still looks like the man to beat.
After a busy Wednesday, the Women’ draw at the U.S. Open finally pared down to 32 survivors and the absence of a true number one is felt throughout the draw.
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.