Now that we've crept into the second week of the last major of the year, the world may witness the potential last match of the last American male in the US Open. On the verge of retirement, Andy Roddick will face off against the 2009 US Open champion, Juan Martin Del Potro. The two will meet under the lights of Arthur Ashe stadium in the round of 16. As you, I hope, have … [Read more...]
John Isner knocked out of 2012 US Open
By Matt Hill NEW YORK- I used to think that the most uninteresting ATP Tennis player to watch was John Isner, but my opinion changed in the wee hours of Monday morning. The man who probably has the most predictable matches, did something very uncharacteristic for the top 10 player and proud Georgia Bulldog. He broke a racquet and received a point penalty.As a result … [Read more...]
Andy Roddick not quite done at the US Open
Just over 24 hours after Andy Roddick announced that the 2012 US Open was going to be his last professional tournament, the American came out against Australia's Bernard Tomic. Roddick was greeted by the New York crowd warmly. I thought it was going to be a tight match. I thought Tomic was going to give Andy Roddick a real test. I was proven wrong. It was an absolute … [Read more...]
Andy Roddick announces retirement after 2012 US Open
It's official, the 2003 and former world #1 Andy Roddick has announced that he will be retiring from professional tennis after the 2012 US Open. The American called a press conference on his 30th birthday, which I thought for sure that he was going to be reciving a birthday cake, instead he makes this shocking announcement. Some of the things Andy Roddick said in his … [Read more...]
2012 US Open Day 3 recap
Day 3 of the 2012 US Open was the most thrilling day so far. Day 2 of the tournament featured several past US Open champions, Lleyton Hewitt, Juan Martin Del Potro, Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova, and Samantha Stosur. Unfortunately, not all the past champs won their matches and it just so happens it was her last US Open...ever. Kim Clijsters played her final US Open match in … [Read more...]
2012 US Open day 2 recap
Most of the bottom half of the draws played their matches on day 2 of the 2012 US Open. Some more of the world's top players faced off and had some success. Even a couple went down in flames, but more on that a little later. Though, it was a thrilling day 2 of the Open, and if it is any indication of what is to come, then we, as spectators, are in for a real treat! 2012 US … [Read more...]
2012 US Open day 1 recap
Well, it's underway, the 2012 US Open had its' first day of matches. There was nothing that happened that was notable or shocking. Three time US Open champion, Kim Clijsters started off her final appearance in New York with a bang, sending American teen Victoria Duval packing, 6-3, 6-1. Kim made quick work, finishing up her first round in less than an hour. Kim will face … [Read more...]
Men’s 2012 US Open dark horse picks
The 2012 US Open is going to start in less than 24 hours from the time I'm writing this. There has already been plenty of predictions on who is favored to win the US Open and who has better chances. I've noticed that nobody is really talking about the 2012 US Open dark horses. The definition of "Dark Horse" is a little-known person or thing that emerges to prominence, … [Read more...]
2012 US Open men’s draw – A closer look
The 2012 US Open men's draw has finally been released! I cannot wait for the the final major of the year to start! Will Novak Djokovic be able to defend his 2011 title? Will Roger Federer get revenge for his two semifinal losses from 2011 and 2010? Will there be a first time champion or will the world see a past champion be crowned once more? The closer we get to the 2012 US … [Read more...]
Andy Murray is favored to win 2012 US Open
Andy Murray has been given the official nod from some of the sports greatest players to win the 2012 US Open. Andy was the 2008 US Open runner up where he lost to defending champion, Roger Federer. In the 2011 US Open, Andy Murray lost to Rafael Nadal in the semifinals. 1988 US Open champion Mas Wilander thinks Andy Murray can win this year Wilander says that Andy has … [Read more...]