Alright, the 2011 US Open is officially under way! I can't believe it's taken so long to get here! The USO is by far the most popular tennis tournaments in the world, and it's probably the best two weeks of my year, every year. This year however, is somewhat special; this year the playing field is not dominated by the usual suspects (Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafael … [Read more...]
Caroline’s 2011 US Open title
Could this be the year that world #1 player, Caroline Wozniacki will make a run for her first major title in her young tennis career? As the 2009 US Open finalist (loss to Kim Clijsters 7-5, 6-3), Wozniacki now has her eye on the trophy. I'm sure she's under some immense pressure - especially being on the short list of world #1's who have never won a major title (Jankovic, … [Read more...]
2011 US Open mens predictions round 1
Just today the Men's and Women's draws were released today by USOpen.org (the official page of the 2011 US Open), I printed the draws and have selected my picks for the men who will advance to round two - I will be posting my US Open predictions each day until I reach the finals, I will write in more detail when I reach the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. Below are my … [Read more...]
Roddick Had A Poor Showing In Cincy
The last time we saw Andy Roddick step on a competitive tennis court was early July in World Group Quarterfinals Davis Cup match. Since then, Roddick has pulled out of some of his favorite tennis tournaments due to an abdominal (oblique) injury. His next match up was in Cincinnati, Ohio for a Masters 1000 tournament leading into the US Open; Roddick was matched against world's … [Read more...]
5 Female 2011 US Open Winners
Just yesterday, I posted my top 5 2011 US Open picks on the men's side. Now I present you with my top 5 potential winner on the ladies side of the US Open. With so many changes in rankings, and the recent wins and losses in the top 100 of the WTA, it's hard to be really sure if I'm going to hit the mark with my picks. This has already been a crazy year, with Kim Clijsters … [Read more...]
2011 US Open Top 5 Picks
Ah, the US Open, I have been waiting all year for this tournament to start! I'm on the West Coast and the USO is on the East, so 3 hour difference - better than 17, 9, and 8 hours difference. Last year, Rafael Nadal completed his first career grand slam by beating Novak Djokovic in 4 sets, 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2. This year, I'm hoping it will be different and we'll crown a new US … [Read more...]
Do The Pros Get Too Much?
I was taking a look at the US Open website the other day to see the total prize money was for the 2011 US Open. In my search, I came across a juicy little note at the end of the prize money portion, it reads as follows; "All players also receive per diem payments to help with the cost of accommodations and other expenses." I had to do a double take on that particular part … [Read more...]
Djokovic Wimbledon Champion And World #1
Now that's what I call a final! Novak Djokovic took it to Rafael Nadal this morning in a well played 4 set Wimbledon Championship. Nadal did not just get out played by the Serb, Rafa got a beat down - probably the second worst beat down in his professional career (Del Potro US Open 2009 2, 2, and 2). Novak had the right stuff today, it's as if he was out there playing tennis … [Read more...]
All You Need Is An Ace
And with that ace, you've got yourself a new Wimbledon Champion! That was very much a one sided Wimbledon Final. Petra Kvitova took charge of the match after she dropped the first game - ya know, she had to get the jitters out. Sharapova on the other hand, never quite found her range today; she was obviously out of sorts. Sharapova has always struggled with her serves, with … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Now At The Top
I wonder how Nadal will take the news, he's #2...again. Not long ago, there was the everlasting debate of when Rafa would take the Great Federer's #1 spot, then it happened. The tennis world was on it's head, in awe, it's can't be! Oh but it was. Now the same thing has been buzzing since the start of the 2011 tennis season - Can Novak Djokovic Become #1? On Monday, July … [Read more...]