U.S. Open Tennis- Page 2

[DivaBrigader]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 12:29am

There is some sick tennis being played right now between Blake and Agassi. Although a Blake v. Ginepri match would be the hottest tennis match like EVER, I've gotta give the edge to Andre right now.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 1:20am

WOW!!!!! What a match! Congratulations to Mr. Blake on a stunning effort - but when you're up against one of the best that's ever played, you need that little something extra.

Andre, you inspire.

[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 9:30am

I was rooting for Blake, and it's too bad the US Open doesn't do the "win by two" rule that the other slams have. That match could've gone on and on and on...I also love the Andre quote:

"Let's get one thing straight, I didn't win, tennis won."

TOTALLY true! When's the last time 20,000 people stayed til 1am to watch a quarterfinal match???

And...an American will be in the final! I'm rooting for Genepri, but...he'll have to step it up to beat Andre...he was a little lethargic when I saw him play the other night. He is a hottie, though. he's still no Roddick or Safin, but I wouldn't kick him out of bed.

[Beergoggles]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 9:35am

Well we don;t get to see much of the American open here... how's Roddcik going on? I acknowledge federer is a great player but as a person... he needs a slap! His speech after the Wimbledon final was so egotistical... Roddick took the mickey out of himself! What has happened to Venus? Arghhhh i need Amercian channels!

[cathywellerstein]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 11:49am

woohoo james blake!! i love him. he's from my hometown, and we're all huge supporters! great effort in the match!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 11:53am

Cathy - it really was one of the best I've seen - certainly for quite some time. And Mr. Blake was stupendous. As Andre said, the real winner was tennis.

And I must give just a little shout-out to the wondrous Martina N, who will be playing in the semi-finals of the women's doubles today. Not bad for an old broad! I'll only say that from a distance, because I have NO DOUBT she could kick my butt

[Garland Grrrl]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 11:56am

i didn't think agassi had another 5 setter in him so soon. i was shocked. i actually had to go to bed, so i missed a lot of it. i always pull for martina. who do you like on the womens side now, d? i am undecided. i can't get excited about kim c, dunno why.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 12:02pm

GG - the way things have turned out for the women, I would be thrilled if Pierce took it all the way! It's been great watching this resurgence - and she really is playing very strongly. I haven't ever warmed much to Clisters, either - but some of that may be residual disdain that I feel for Llleyton, whom I've never liked (I know, that's not fair!)

And as for the men, as I've said before, I am a Roger fanatic. I'm trying to recall the Wimbledon interview that someone referenced him being egotistical in - I've NEVER seen anything approaching that from him.

[Garland Grrrl]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 12:11pm

seeing pierce win would be great! hewitt is an ass.

[junglered]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 3:20pm

I'm rooting for my hometown boy - Robby Ginepri! Robby graduated from my high school a few years back.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 3:29pm

Jungle - he certainly looks promising - and beating Andre would certainly be a feather in his cap!

[junglered]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 5:02pm

Yes it would, DG!

[vbplayer]

Posted: 9/8/05 at 7:52pm

Federer and Nalbandian are playing right now.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 12:36am

Well, they WERE playing, but not for long! I suppose after the brilliant match last night anything would have been a let-down, but this really was a snoozer. Roger looks perfectly in control, and will hopefully dismantle Mr. Hewitt with as much ease.

I have to also say that I didn't appreciate the racquet-breaking tantrum of Mr. Nalbandian's at all - simply pointless bad sportsmanship.

[cturtle]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 6:43am

as much as i like andre, i'll be rooting this time for young ginepri. GOOOOOOOOOO, ROBBYYYYYYYYY!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 8:13am

c - I'm looking forward to seeing some new talent come into its own, and he looks very solid. But I still want Andre to win - he certainly won't have many more opportunities like this, if ever again. He's worked so hard, and sets such a fine example - on and off the court - that I'd love to see it rewarded in a big way.

Although, ultimately, I just have a hard time envisioning anything derailing the Federer Express right now!

[vbplayer]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 6:20pm

Cleijsters and Pierce for the womens final. Should be good.

[cturtle]

Posted: 9/9/05 at 7:14pm

thank god kim won. now we don't have to listen to maria SHRIEK any more for a while.

[cturtle]

Posted: 9/10/05 at 1:50pm

ginepri breaks agassi! they now have a set apiece! goooo robbyyyyy!

[cturtle]

Posted: 9/10/05 at 2:22pm

ouch ... andre is now up 2 sets to 1 ...

[cturtle]

Posted: 9/10/05 at 2:48pm

it's a five setter!

(i love chatting with myself ... ha!)

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 9/10/05 at 3:10pm

Agassi is freakin amazing.


And, BTW - I think the Canon Rebel commercial is adorable, no matter how many times I see it.


Updated On: 9/10/05 at 03:10 PM

[cturtle]

Posted: 9/10/05 at 3:23pm

yes, andre upped his already-upped game ... amazing indeed!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 9/10/05 at 3:26pm

c - I'm sorry BUT, how friggin' amazing was that?!?!?!?

GO ANDRE!!!!!!!

And yes, the Canon Rebel commercials are beyond cute.

Now, if Federer wins in straight love sets and Pierce takes it all I'll be as happy as can be

[cturtle]

Posted: 9/10/05 at 3:39pm

i'm not crying, DG. yes, i was rooting for my georgia boy, but andre WAS fantastic!

my only disappointment in the match is that they never had the camera on robby's abs when he pulled up his shirt to wipe his face