US Open 2009 (Tennis)

[bouttogetfancy]

I'm surprised that there wasn't a thread already.

[Mibabalou]

Andy Mother Fuckerzzzz

[Mibabalou]

roddick doing work

also what the fuck is wrong with james black this year

[uchiha]

it's more like every year, can't remember the last time he has met any expectations

oh, and come on Fed,16!!

[preppyak]

roddick doing work

also what the fuck is wrong with james blake this year
fixed

And what do you mean...he perennially struggles in the early rounds and only twice has made it to the quarterfinals. Its kind of the running joke for analysts...someone always predicts him to the semis and he always loses in the 3rd round instead to some unranked guy

[StandMyBrothers]

stoke for Oudin and Querrey.

[abcdefghijake]

roddick doing work

also what the fuck is wrong with james black this year

Do you really support the USA over good tennis?

[ActionActionFan]

This is Sam Querrey's tournament.

[Broden Terry]

If it wasn't obvious, I'm hoping for a Federer win :nod:

[mick2late]

Expect big things from Oudin if she keeps playing like this. She may very well be the next face of American women's tennis.

[mick2late]

If it wasn't obvious, I'm hoping for a Federer win :nod:

Lets just hope he doesn't cry if he loses.

[AMackChuck]

Ahh Tennis. Ever since I moved into my dorm at college, there are no courts around and I don't know anyone would plays. Shits weak, I wanna play so bad!

[JoeSledger]

more ROGER FEDERER! He's gonna take it. I also hope Frenchmen Jo-Wilfried Tsonga goes pretty far.

[mick2late]

Ahh Tennis. Ever since I moved into my dorm at college, there are no courts around and I don't know anyone would plays. Shits weak, I wanna play so bad!

Your college doesn't have any tennis courts? :-|

[Broden Terry]

Lets just hope he doesn't cry if he loses.

I don't find anything wrong with that. Sometimes he cries when he wins. He's just passionate and that showing us how much these tournaments mean to him.

[mick2late]

I don't find anything wrong with that. Sometimes he cries when he wins. He's just passionate and that showing us how much these tournaments mean to him.

*Pokes one of my old blogs*

When Fed started to cry after losing in the Australian Open to Rafa, I lost almost all respect for Fed. That was Nadal's moment and he completely and utterly made it all about himself. For someone who is supposed to be such a classy fellow, I thought this was incredibly disrespectful. It was not even so much the act of crying, but the manner he went about it. It is even worse when you think about how much we hear about the great friendship between Rafa and Fed. I mean, that was supposed to be one of Rafa's crowning moments and instead his victory speech ends up being an apology to Roger? C'mon now.

Same goes for his victory at Wimbledon and pulling out the jacket with the number 15 stitched on it. That was a classless thing to do right in front of your opponent after such an emotional game.

Trust me, I fully understand how passionate Fed is. I am a tennis player myself and tennis is hands down one of the most mentally and emotionally draining sports anyone can ever play. It is almost incomprehensible for even me to fathom what it must be like at that level of play. I simply think that for being dubbed such a classy guy, Fed has done quite a few unclassy things as of late.

[mick2late]

Oh, and let us not forget how reluctant Federer was to relinquish his Wimbledon crown to Rafa. I believe in his post-match commentary he blamed the darkness and complained juuuuust the slightest about how he felt the match should have been stopped?

[Carolina.Alex]

andy murray needs to win a damn major

[AMackChuck]

Your college doesn't have any tennis courts? :-|

We have a ping-pong table and a pool table. lol. I don't go to Yale or anything, so.

[uchiha]

Federer is just destroying Robredo

[iihungrieii]

We have a ping-pong table and a pool table. lol. I don't go to Yale or anything, so.

what does going to yale have anything to do with having a tennis court? most schools have tennis courts

[mick2late]

Lol, most high schools have tennis courts.

[Broden Terry]

Federer had a really convincing win over Robredo. Takes on Soderling next.

[mick2late]

VAMOS RAFA.

Monfils looked on in the first set, but, per usual, fizzled out and just couldn't handle it. It would be scary, though, if Monfils could learn to play at that level over 5 sets.

[xglassjawx]

Cmon Oudin!

[mick2late]

Oudin has looked very shaky thus far and Wozniacki has taken advantage of it...Lets just hope she can pull it together and come back to win after a set down for the, what, 4th time now?

I BELIEVE IN MELANIE OUDIN!

[mick2late]

If Oudin can't come up with a break right here, it may be the end to her Cinderella story, unfortunately.

[mick2late]

And Wozniacki holds :-(

[bouttogetfancy]

why do people like Oudin? with the volume off she seems very annoying.

[mick2late]

why do people like Oudin? with the volume off she seems very annoying.

I have been a fan since she beat Jankovic at Wimbledon. I truly believe she is the next face of American tennis and the heart she displays while playing is infectious. That is why I like her, personally.

What to you is so annoying? She comes across as very charming, I think, haha

EDIT: She is obviously annoyed and frustrated tonight, though.

[QuikTrig]

ya it's not looking good for oudin at all. off topic, but i have never seen this wozniacki chick before either. pretty hot.

[mick2late]

ya it's not looking good for oudin at all. off topic, but i have never seen this wozniacki chick before either. pretty hot.

She is only 19 but she has been around for a while. I think she turned pro in '05. Definitely not one to be taken lightly. She has the most total wins of any female on the tour this year and a lot of people have felt that it was just a matter of time before she made a splash at a Grand Slam.

[mick2late]

Oh, and she is quite the looker, too.

[bouttogetfancy]

I have been a fan since she beat Jankovic at Wimbledon. I truly believe she is the next face of American tennis and the heart she displays while playing is infectious. That is why I like her, personally.

What to you is so annoying? She comes across as very charming, I think, haha

EDIT: She is obviously annoyed and frustrated tonight, though.
I see, yeah maybe if I keep seeing her consistently do well then she'll probably grow on me. I'm not a fan of the Williams' sisters so a new face of US tennis is welcome. Most of my dislike is coming from her looking annoyed and frustrated as you mentioned. The attitude she's displaying tonight seems very negative.

[mick2late]

Annnnnnd, I think that failed drop shot just summed up this whole match for Oudin.

[mick2late]

I see, yeah maybe if I keep seeing her consistently do well then she'll probably grow on me. I'm not a fan of the Williams' sisters so a new face of US tennis is welcome. Most of my dislike is coming from her looking annoyed and frustrated as you mentioned. The attitude she's displaying tonight seems very negative.

Yeah, her forehand has been all over the place and she has not been able to control any of these rallies. Wozniacki is keeping her really far back behind the baseline and what helped her beat all those Russians perviously was the fact that she was crowding the baseline. Problem is, Wozniacki isn't a power player like those other girls...Wozniacki plays a very similar style to Oudin, she just has more experience.

[bouttogetfancy]

what i'm really excited to see is Clijsters against Serena

[mick2late]

Well, I was hoping for a much more competitive match, but what can you do. Melanie just couldn't get into the groove. Still an awesome run and I'm excited to see how she responds at the Aussie.

[mick2late]

what i'm really excited to see is Clijsters against Serena

Should be a great match. I just can't see anyone knocking Serena off...If anyone can do it though, definitely Kimmy.

[imagination]

i used to follow tennis so much when i was younger, but now i'm just a casual watcher. i really want to get into playing again

[bouttogetfancy]

Should be a great match. I just can't see anyone knocking Serena off...If anyone can do it though, definitely Kimmy.
I can see it and hoping for it to happen. It's so awesome to have her back, she was one of my favorites back in the day.

[mick2late]

I can see it and hoping for it to happen. It's so awesome to have her back, she was one of my favorites back in the day.

She is definitely exciting to watch. If Serena continues to serve as she has been, though, I'm not sure if anyone can beat her. This really has become HER tournament.

[mick2late]

I hope the Sod/Fed match is an exciting one. 12th times the charm?

[mick2late]

...Maybe not

[bouttogetfancy]

haha yeaa...

[bouttogetfancy]

"is Federer that good that it just looks like it's windy?"

[mick2late]

"is Federer that good that it just looks like it's windy?"

Haha, that may be the quote of the Open.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Hey, big tennis fan here but I'm in the middle of some do-or-die exams and haven't had a chance to watch. Anyone know somewhere that might be streaming some of the matches till next week? Thanks.

[Foosimoo]

The US Open site has been streaming matches live. I've just been watching that.

[mick2late]

The only place I would think would be the US Opens official site and YouTube. Maybe some will hit ESPN Classic?

[bouttogetfancy]

Hey, big tennis fan here but I'm in the middle of some do-or-die exams and haven't had a chance to watch. Anyone know somewhere that might be streaming some of the matches till next week? Thanks.
espn360.com if your internet provider give you access to it

[mick2late]

Well, it looks like Fed is going to allow me to get to bed somewhat early tonight XD

[FeynmanWannabe]

Thanks folk, i'll check those out. Hope they still have the matches up next week, but I kind of doubt it. Second year in a row this has happened. Grrr.

[QuikTrig]

hahah it really is unreal how good federer is when he's on. it's like a damn video game.

[mick2late]

Wow, just when I was about to tuck myself in, Soderling makes a match out of it.

[bouttogetfancy]

damn, thought I was going to come back from break with having Federer won already.

[mick2late]

Well, glad to see Soderling make a match out of it. Would have loved to see a 5th setter. Poor guy...12-0 against Fed. I guess that isn't so bad as he is one of the few who is competitive against him, though. Djok/Fed should be a great match if Novak comes to play. Looking forward to Rafa/Gonzo tomorrow night, though (obvi). Should be really exciting (aka I hope Rafa destroys hims quickly). Lets hope for the best!

[uchiha]

great effort by Soderling, thought for sure he would take it to a fifth set

[tD77]

Hope Gonzo/Nadal doesn't get rained out before its completion. Chances of rain get higher later in the evening.

[mick2late]

Annnnnnd rain is just what happens :( Glad Rafa pulled out that tiebreak. Definitely do not want to go down a set with an ailing stomach muscle, even with a rain delay

[bouttogetfancy]

lame, rain during a tie break?!

[mick2late]

Leave it to Gonzo to stall purposely during the middle of a tiebreak...

[bouttogetfancy]

well, it's for the best. We don't want either to get hurt.

[mick2late]

well, it's for the best. We don't want either to get hurt.

It wasn't raining that badly when Gonzo stopped playing. I agree, I don't want to see anyone get hurt, but Gonzo could have played more points and they might have been able to finish out the tie breaker...I just have so little respect for Gonzo, especially when he pulls this shit. I mean, Beijing Olympics, anyone?

[bouttogetfancy]

It wasn't raining that badly when Gonzo stopped playing. I agree, I don't want to see anyone get hurt, but Gonzo could have played more points and they might have been able to finish out the tie breaker...I just have so little respect for Gonzo, especially when he pulls this shit. I mean, Beijing Olympics, anyone?
They couldn't have finished the tiebreak but the point at least, I agree.

[mick2late]

They couldn't have finished the tiebreak but the point at least, I agree.

I just think its tactless...That may not be the best word for it, but play until the chair ump tells you not to. That is my opinion.

[QuikTrig]

is there any other sport where its the players decision to suspend play?

[mick2late]

Well it is not exactly the player's decision to suspend play. However, the players definitely have a strong influence on whether or not they continue play. But I can't really think of another sport where a player has so much influence in the final decision.

[StandMyBrothers]

yeah I still never forgave Gonzalez for preventing Blake from a silver medal.

[mick2late]

Finally, we get tennis action back! And Rafa quickly takes the second set.

[mick2late]

Oh, hey, Gonzo stalling again?

[mick2late]

Match Point, Rafa.

[mick2late]

And Rafa ends it quickly, which is perfect, because Del Potro is going to be one of the toughest matches he plays all year.

[bouttogetfancy]

why can't the rain just come to California instead?

[iihungrieii]

very classy way to end the match serena

[mick2late]

Holy shit, what an ending. So weird too, as she was called for a foot fault late in her double's match the other day.

[mick2late]

"I swear to God, I'm going to take this fucking ball and shove it down your fucking throat."

Quote of the year.

[mick2late]

Interesting question, though. Why does Serena get penalized earlier in the match for breaking her racquet while Gonzo does the same thing in his match against Rafa? Granted, I didn't see this point of Serena's match, so I don't know the severity of the "breaking of the racquet."

[bouttogetfancy]

wow, just watched the footage of the end of the Serena match.

[Foosimoo]

Disgusting behavior.

[fightinirish217]

"I swear to God, I'm going to take this fucking ball and shove it down your fucking throat."

Quote of the year.

Haha Serena LOST IT! And then she acts like nothing happened in her press conference lol that was just embarrassing behavior really.

[Drew Beringer]

Serena Williams has always been a piece of shit. Guess her testosterone got the best of her this time.

[mick2late]

Serena Williams has always been a piece of shit. Guess her testosterone got the best of her this time.

Woah, that is an extremely outrageous and uncalled for statement. She lost her temper during a key moment in an extremely stressful environment, something I don't think I have ever seen her do before. Are you telling me you have never lost your temper before?

I'm not saying her actions were acceptable, but calling her a piece of shit is out of line. Let us not forget all the things she has done to help others. She helped to create a school in Africa, has done a ton of work with young people at schools and community centers, has donated and been a big spokesperson for finding a cure to breast cancer, and is one of the main reasons why women in tennis now have equal prize money to men.

One mistake vs. A bunch of positives.

[Mibabalou]

but can you imagine if she did this at wimbledon

[mick2late]

Just out of curiousity, if Serena is "a piece of shit" for her outburst, what does that make McEnroe?

http://www.downthelinetennis.com/2008/08/mcenroe-stays-true-to-form-gets-booted.html

Yet we still idolize him?

http://store.nike.com/index.jsp?sitesrc=USLP&country=US&lang_locale=en_US#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-249400/pgid-249401

[Midget Pirates]

take off the blinders, she's always been an arrogant piece of shit.

[mick2late]

take off the blinders, she's always been an arrogant piece of shit.

Don't confuse confidence with arrogance.

[mick2late]

In other news, del Potro has Rafa on the run. Took the first set relatively easily. That tweener lob by Rafa was incredible, though.

[mick2late]

Well, Rafa has definitely been having in these later matches breaking his opponents serve. He is not going to beat del Potro if he cannot break him.

It is really crazy to watch this match. My two favorite tennis players going head to head. On one hand, Rafa is and will always be my favorite, and I would love for him to complete his career grand slam this year. However, I would love to see del Potro win his first major...Regardless of who wins, though, I'm sure Rafa will get his grand slam eventually and I think it is safe to say that there are many major titles looming in del Potro's future.

[mick2late]

Ahh, sad to see Rafa go down but happy that del Potro is in to the finals. He is playing incredibly well. Now that Rafa's knees are better lets hope he nips this ab muscle deal in the butt quickly and is in tip top shape for the next season.

Interested for Djok/Fed tonight. I would LOVE to see a Djok/del Potro final. Fed/del Potro is promising too, though.

[bouttogetfancy]

bootleg tv for the win.

[bouttogetfancy]

up a break!

[Poe-tryGirl]

I cannot believe that Rafa just lost. Oh, well. It's all Roger now.

[mick2late]

I cannot believe that Rafa just lost. Oh, well. It's all Roger now.

What's not to believe? He was playing on his worst surface against an extremely talented player who likes to hit high balls with great power. This is not a surprising defeat. And don't count out either Djok or del Potro against Fed. Both are extremely capable of beating Federer. I say Fed and del Potro in the finals. Waiting to see how Fed plays tonight before I make my predictions.

[mick2late]

Second set goes to Fed. Close match so far, though.

Apparently Rafa has a 15 millimeter tear in his abdominal, which is like, a month or two recovery time I think.

[bouttogetfancy]

Second set goes to Fed. Close match so far, though.

Apparently Rafa has a 15 millimeter tear in his abdominal, which is like, a month or two recovery time I think.
Ouch, that hurts just reading it. So, he's missing the tail end of the ATP tour?

[mick2late]

Ouch, that hurts just reading it. So, he's missing the tail end of the ATP tour?

Well he already opted out of Spain's Davis Cup matchup coming up. My guess is he will take the tail end of the season off to fully heal to make sure he is 100% coming into the AO. I'm not sure, though.

[mick2late]

And Fed wins it in straight sets. Definitely a lot closer than it looked. Could have easily went 4 or even 5 sets if Djok could have pulled out a break point here or there.

So we have del Potro/Federer tomorrow night. Going to be extremely interesting. My inclination is to say Fed in 4 or 5 sets. I could easily see Fed winning in straight sets again, though. However, I can see del Potro pulling it out in 4 sets if he is on his A game. No way can he beat Fed in straight sets unless Federer does everything wrong. No way he can win in 5 sets either, I don't think. Fed is just too good, has the experience, and the fitness to win it in 5. Ugh, I really don't know. This match could go any which way.

[ghostyouare]

Ally just posted this on facebook.
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[xglassjawx]

YES.

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[mick2late]

Most definitely a great, great point. I loved Djok's reaction. Just kinda gotta laugh at that.

[bouttogetfancy]

Serena Williams' statement to fans following semifinal match:“Last night everyone could truly see the passion I have for my job. Now that I have had time to gain my composure, I can see that while I don't agree with the unfair line call, in the heat of battle I let my passion and emotion get the better of me and, as a result, handled the situation poorly. I would like to thank my fans and supporters for understanding that I am human, and I look forward to continuing the journey, both professionally and personally, with you all as I move forward and grow from this experience.”


still unacceptable behavior.

[bouttogetfancy]

<3 Kim Clijsters

[mick2late]

Congrats to Clijsters. Well deserved win.

[Sarcasm]

And Fed wins it in straight sets. Definitely a lot closer than it looked. Could have easily went 4 or even 5 sets if Djok could have pulled out a break point here or there.

So we have del Potro/Federer tomorrow night. Going to be extremely interesting. My inclination is to say Fed in 4 or 5 sets. I could easily see Fed winning in straight sets again, though. However, I can see del Potro pulling it out in 4 sets if he is on his A game. No way can he beat Fed in straight sets unless Federer does everything wrong. No way he can win in 5 sets either, I don't think. Fed is just too good, has the experience, and the fitness to win it in 5. Ugh, I really don't know. This match could go any which way.

I say Fed in straight sets. If it goes further, Fed will still be able to wear down del Potro with his experience and athleticism.

[xglassjawx]

How many games will JMDP win tonight then? :-|

[mick2late]

I really have no idea. This is really a tough one to call. It could go a lot of different ways. Fed has handed del Po easily in the past, but this is a different del Po...I'm not sure if that matters, though. Federer doesn't hit a high ball with as much spin as Rafa does, which JMDP loves and literally eats up, so that is a plus for Federer. His slicing backhand is particularly going to be useful as he keeps it so low to the ground. Also, Federer is capable of hitting out wide, something Rafa admitted he was unable to do because of the ab injury. Finally, Fed's serve will win him a lot of cheap points.

[bouttogetfancy]

yes, looks like Del Potro will be putting up a fight

[mick2late]

Fed's serve is all over the place. del Potro NEEDS to take advantage of that while he can. He also needs to get some quick breaks off of Fed's serve and keep those HUGE forehands coming.

[mick2late]

I LOVE the fact that they just caught and aired on live television Roger Federer saying, "I don't give a shit what he said," while arguing with the lines judge.

[bouttogetfancy]

but then they went to commercial right as he cursed :-d

[mick2late]

LMAO, I love how the commentators defend Roger cursing at a line judge a day after Serena's tirade. Talk about a double standard.

I know the two events are not comparable in seriousness, but lets get real.

[mick2late]

Seriously, though, Roger can swear at the head ump because he told Federer to be quiet but we all bring out the pitchforks because Serena swears at a line judge at a crucial point of a game on a horrible call. If we are going to rationalize these situations, let it be on a fair basis.

[mick2late]

Sorry to beat the argument home, but I am so intrigued by the Serena situation alone. I truly believe 100% that we care so much about it and condemn her actions because we as a society are absolutely terrified of an angry, strong, black woman. I mean, look how we sensationalize them on television and turn them into the uber-bitch. It is just ridiculous. I should probably write a blog about this, haha.

McEnroe verbally abuses line judges and lands a $100 million endorsement deal with Nike. Serena does it and she is the worst person to walk on the face of the planet.

[bouttogetfancy]

Seriously, though, Roger can swear at the head ump because he told Federer to be quiet but we all bring out the pitchforks because Serena swears at a line judge at a crucial point of a game on a horrible call. If we are going to rationalize these situations, let it be on a fair basis.
I don't think it's acceptable behavior for any tennis player, even Roger to be cursing at people on court but the situations are definitely different. He wasn't threatening the chair umpire at all.

[mick2late]

Annnnnnnd del Potro basically hands Federer the set with those double faults after playing so well.

[mick2late]

I don't think it's acceptable behavior for any tennis player, even Roger to be cursing at people on court but the situations are definitely different. He wasn't threatening the chair umpire at all.

Trust me, I totally get it. I am a tennis player myself...I don't think I have ever yelled at a line judge on any situation, though. But people instantly bring up being a role model as to why Serena's tirade was so unacceptable. "What about the children?" It is just a bullshit double standard, in my opinion.

[mick2late]

I mean, do you honestly believe if it had been almost any other player on the tour, mens or womens side, the announcers really would have been like, "Oh, the line judge told HIM to be quiet!? What nerve!"

[mick2late]

This is what I get for being a Sports Management and Media major. We have been dissecting this stuff all day. I apologize, haha

[bouttogetfancy]

I mean, do you honestly believe if it had been almost any other player on the tour, mens or womens side, the announcers really would have been like, "Oh, the line judge told HIM to be quiet!? What nerve!"
I did laugh when they talked about the Umpire being in the wrong for telling him to be quiet.

[mick2late]

del Potro NEEDS to take advantage of this break and not look back.

[mick2late]

Bahahaha, del Potro just gave the whole front row high fives. That is awesome.

[StandMyBrothers]

come on Del Potro!

[bouttogetfancy]

Congratulations to Del Potro! I'm bummed I had to miss the last few sets because I was commuting to work.

[StandMyBrothers]

so stoked for Juan Martin!

[bouttogetfancy]

gosh, he's giant next to Roger.

[Drew Beringer]

wow, nice upset

[laxcrs]

wow

[oh oh allison]

oh del potro :)

[mick2late]

FUCK YEAH, DEL POTRO! I was at the gym for the final set and kept stopping in the middle of my workout to just stare at the TV. I am so pumped for delPo. He has such an incredible future ahead of him.

[xglassjawx]

Hahah at the gym. It's 2.10am and I will nooooot be able to sleep because of all of this adreniline!

[mick2late]

Hahah at the gym. It's 2.10am and I will nooooot be able to sleep because of all of this adreniline!

It is only 9 10 here. But I didn't get to see the post match ceremony. I heard it was pretty classless on CBS' part and they pretty much rushed del Po off? That sucks.

[wildaman1]

It is only 9 10 here. But I didn't get to see the post match ceremony. I heard it was pretty classless on CBS' part and they pretty much rushed del Po off? That sucks.

when del po asked if he could say something in spanish, baldywhatshisface said that they didn't have enough time. he then proceeded to tell del po that he won a new lexus convertible and presented him with the keys, which i guess goes to show how important corporate sponsorship is. they did let him say something in spanish but they definitely could have been infinitely more tactful about it

[mick2late]

when del po asked if he could say something in spanish, baldywhatshisface said that they didn't have enough time. he then proceeded to tell del po that he won a new lexus convertible and presented him with the keys, which i guess goes to show how important corporate sponsorship is. they did let him say something in spanish but they definitely could have been infinitely more tactful about it

Guess CBS really had to get to that rerun of How I Met Your Mother

[Mibabalou]

at least fed didnt cry


he was very cool about this loss

[joeag1985]

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It's not really relevant, but I wish I could read lips to understand what the lady in the orange top says to Serena she's walking off the court.

3:25-3:30

[lightcollapse]

Thread needs more post. Fucking Del Potro.

[mick2late]

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It's not really relevant, but I wish I could read lips to understand what the lady in the orange top says to Serena she's walking off the court.

3:25-3:30

Ugh, don't get me started again on this.

[bouttogetfancy]

when del po asked if he could say something in spanish, baldywhatshisface said that they didn't have enough time. he then proceeded to tell del po that he won a new lexus convertible and presented him with the keys, which i guess goes to show how important corporate sponsorship is. they did let him say something in spanish but they definitely could have been infinitely more tactful about it
that's not cool. oh well, new car!

[lynnie]

Federer has had a good year so glad he took it well. Nice to see Del Potro pull through. He is an amazing player. I was in new York last week and saw Nadal and Federer around our hotel getting into the official US Open Lexus cars. My heart skipped a bit. Felt too Dorky to ask for autographs. There were quite a few of the US Open cars and buses driving round the city, exciting to see as a tennis fan.

[xglassjawx]

It is only 9 10 here. But I didn't get to see the post match ceremony. I heard it was pretty classless on CBS' part and they pretty much rushed del Po off? That sucks.

I know! For some shitty sitcom on afterwards. And they just kept emphasizing about the money. The guy talking to him was a COCK who clearly knew nothing about tennis. I admit I did start cracking when he began talking in Spanish. :-(

[Sarcasm]

Good upset Del Po, he played well.

I wanted Fed tho. :-(

[Sarcasm]

Oh, I actually saw Del Potro in real life at the Shanghai Masters last year. Great guy, hope to see more of these victories from him, he has the skill, just lacks experience

[Broden Terry]

Late, yet still highly gutted :-(

[asturangol]

i dont like Del Potro, Rafa bak again more strong on next Grang Slam...

Forza Rafa!!!

[lynnie]

i dont like Del Potro, Rafa bak again more strong on next Grang Slam...

Forza Rafa!!!


You joined to say that... :-d

[asturangol]

w happend, any problem? is my first post friend