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...]
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...]