The 2010 US Open Thread

Go Fed!

I'm really fond of Venus, but wtf is she wearing?

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"Federer is good, no doubt, but I am tired of seeing him win almost everything."

That hasn't been the case for awhile - but we know I have no objectivity

Go Nadal! I love that man.

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He's so hot.......LOL

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I adore Rafa. I just think it's great that those two are playing at the same time. Great rivalry, great men, and great tennis.

Djokovic drives me nuts, however.

I'll be happy for the Brits if Murray can win Wimbledon - and I'll love watching them go insane

Right now, I'd like either Rog or Rafa (but am pulling for Rog, just because this year for him has been so awful.)

I think Djokovic and Rog would play the semis (provided both make it, of course.)

I do feel bad for Andy R. - he just can't seem to make that final step.

'Wonder if they will count Rafa's "tugs"?!'

LOL...u should hit up Johnnie Mac & Mary Carillo with a text message.

I'm partial to Fed but am in awe of Rafa for his work ethic and willingness to constantly make minor improvements to his technique unlike Venus who still brings the same game to the court that she sported 10 yrs ago. Rafa's serve today is vastly improved over what it was even 3 yrs ago and he has learned to drive his two-hander down the line instead of always curling it cross court.

Unfortunately, Fed's volleys are still several levels below Sampras' at the height of his powers (especially off the forehand side). Fed simply isn't a skillful enough volleyer to rob Nadal of time. Rafa has a big windup and he needs time to set up his groundstrokes. The match up of the millennium would have been Sampras & Rafa.

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Updated On: 9/5/10 at 03:26 PM

I want my girl Kutzy to get her mojo back. That chick is a real head case but can play ball whenever the nerves are under control. Shreikapova's ok but her dad turns me off Team Sharapova.IMO the tennis dads of Capriati, Pierce, Dokic, Williams, and Sabatini have been a blight on women's tennis over the past 15 yrs.

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Updated On: 9/5/10 at 04:04 PM

My mom loves Federer. I'm more Djokovic/Roddick/Isner. But Nadal's not too bad

I'm always a fan of Sharapova and Clijsters, with my dad going for Stosour.

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I must admit that Sharapova wins the fashion stakes this year. She looks elegant on court. Venus' dresses have been too tight (and blinged out for daytime) while Caro's outfits has been too short. When Caro reaches up to serve, you can see her gizzards. Guess both are doing their respective parts to sell tickets.

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I do feel bad for Andy R. - he just can't seem to make that final step.

My poor Andy

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The US Open site is saying that Stosur "stunned" Dementieva last night with her win. If this is the official draw, how is it considered stunning?

Samantha Stosur AUS (5)
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Elena Dementieva RUS (12)

Pulling for Sharapova in this match too, but she has to bring Wozniacki to the net

EDIT: And stop double faulting.

Updated On: 9/6/10 at 04:55 PM