I have attended this a few times, and always thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Glad to see the tournament will start as scheduled tomorrow.
I miss Een and her tennis talk on this forum.
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No other tournament can match the excitement of the U.S. Open, which is why I consider it the greatest of the all the Majors. The night matches have provided some of the most memorable moments in tennis history.
We will repeatedly hear about the 1991 U.S. Open this week and the great run that Jimmy Connors had at age 39. And while it was certainly exiciting watching Connors dispatch the likes of (Patrick) McEnroe, Michiel Schapers, Karel Novacek, and Paul Haarhuis on his way to the semi-finals, I vividly remember how easily Jim Courier beat him in their match.
Then, when it seemed like Courier was the strong favorite in the Final, the always understated Stefan Edberg, the last great and true serve-and-volley men's player, absolutely stifled Courier in the Final to win his first of two consecutive U.S. Open titles.
I like Serena Williams and Djokavic to win this year.
We will repeatedly hear about the 1991 U.S. Open this week and the great run that Jimmy Connors had at age 39. And while it was certainly exiciting watching Connors dispatch the likes of (Patrick) McEnroe, Michiel Schapers, Karel Novacek, and Paul Haarhuis on his way to the semi-finals, I vividly remember how easily Jim Courier beat him in their match.
Then, when it seemed like Courier was the strong favorite in the Final, the always understated Stefan Edberg, the last great and true serve-and-volley men's player, absolutely stifled Courier in the Final to win his first of two consecutive U.S. Open titles.
I like Serena Williams and Djokavic to win this year.
Wimbledon has it's appeal, but there's nothing like the US open for excitement
I have only attended this event once, and that was in 2001 (yes, I left Manhattan on 9/03/01). It is a great sports event, and this golf fan looks forward to it every year. I hope to go back one day.
The Williams sisters are looking pretty strong
quote:Originally posted by redknife:
The Williams sisters are looking pretty strong
Really? Venus pulled out before her first match and likely won't be seen on a court again soon. Her illness isn't going to be a quick fix. Serena is trying hard to recover her past form, although I wouldn't put much money on it. But perhaps I'm selling her short...
Slight thread drift but Sampras was my favourite and always fun to watch but Connors and McEnroe were pure entertainment.
Tennis...Badmington
Both a racket sport
I see the connection
Both a racket sport
I see the connection
quote:Originally posted by on the wine:quote:Originally posted by redknife:
The Williams sisters are looking pretty strong
Really? Venus pulled out before her first match and likely won't be seen on a court again soon. Her illness isn't going to be a quick fix. Serena is trying hard to recover her past form, although I wouldn't put much money on it. But perhaps I'm selling her short...
Venus completed one match before withdrawing.
If Serena is anywhere near 100%, I believe that she will win this tournament. The top of the women's draw lacks much experience. I would only give Sharapova a puncher's chance of challenging her.
Perhaps the remaining women should just concede the tournament to Serena now? 
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
Perhaps the remaining women should just concede the tournament to Serena now?
Uhhuh. Serena trounced Michaella Krajicek who is ranked #183 and should have retired many years ago. You might call it dominance, but I'd call it a lucky draw and wishful thinking.
Anyway, time will tell who's right...
quote:Originally posted by on the wine:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
Perhaps the remaining women should just concede the tournament to Serena now?
Uhhuh. Serena trounced Michaella Krajicek who is ranked #183 and should have retired many years ago. You might call it dominance, but I'd call it a lucky draw and wishful thinking.
Anyway, time will tell who's right...
If you beat any player in a Grand Slam tournament -0 and -1, that is absolute dominance, regardless of their ranking.
It is certainly not wishful thinking on my part, just an objective observation. I am not necessarily a fan of Serena. In fact, I have found her increasingly less tolerable over the past several years.
I really enjoyed the exhuberance with which she played the game when she was younger. I hope she can recapture some of that in her return to the women's tour.
As I've stated in previous posts, I believe her focus and experience will be too much for the competition.
quote:Originally posted by Mimik:
Slight thread drift but Sampras was my favourite and always fun to watch but Connors and McEnroe were pure entertainment.
Mim's, when I was in high school and college, tennis was huge. I miss those days.
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by on the wine:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
Perhaps the remaining women should just concede the tournament to Serena now?
Uhhuh. Serena trounced Michaella Krajicek who is ranked #183 and should have retired many years ago. You might call it dominance, but I'd call it a lucky draw and wishful thinking.
Anyway, time will tell who's right...
If you beat any player in a Grand Slam tournament -0 and -1, that is absolute dominance, regardless of their ranking.
It is certainly not wishful thinking on my part, just an objective observation. I am not necessarily a fan of Serena. In fact, I have found her increasingly less tolerable over the past several years.
I really enjoyed the exhuberance with which she played the game when she was younger. I hope she can recapture some of that in her return to the women's tour.
As I've stated in previous posts, I believe her focus and experience will be too much for the competition.
I don't think there is any one player on the women's side who can be considered a heavy favourite for the title this year. Did you see Serena in Cincinatti?
On the men's side, Nadal didn't look all that solid in his opening match, and there's no telling about Djokovic's shoulder injury based on his match. I'd have to say that Federer has looked most solid so far in the opening rounds. I'd be inclined to place a speculative bet on his chance of winning one more grand slam here.
Good suspense going into the second week...
Murray vs. Haase has been GREAT!
Congratulations, Donald Young.
That was an absolutely sensational second set between Williams and Azarenka.
We took our boys to the zoo earlier today. If I had just listened to, and not watched, the match, all the howling, grunting, and yelling could have convinced me that some of the zoo inhabitants had followed us home.
We took our boys to the zoo earlier today. If I had just listened to, and not watched, the match, all the howling, grunting, and yelling could have convinced me that some of the zoo inhabitants had followed us home.
Looking forward to Müller vs Nadal
I LOVE watching Federer play.
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
That was an absolutely sensational second set between Williams and Azarenka.
One of the best sets I've seen in the women's game in a long, long time.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I LOVE watching Federer play.
He almost makes it too easy, awesome player
quote:Originally posted by ThistlinTom:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I LOVE watching Federer play.
He almost makes it too easy, awesome player
TT, have you ever watched Roger in person? It is truly something to behold.
I have observed him numerous times in person, including twice at the US Open. There is not a wasted movement or any uncalculated decisions.
It is a thing of beauty, and the greatest player of my generation, and without debate.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by ThistlinTom:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I LOVE watching Federer play.
He almost makes it too easy, awesome player
TT, have you ever watched Roger in person? It is truly something to behold.
I have observed him numerous times in person, including twice at the US Open. There is not a wasted movement or any uncalculated decisions.
It is a thing of beauty, and the greatest player of my generation, and without debate.
I'm certain that Laver was the greatest of your generation.
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by ThistlinTom:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I LOVE watching Federer play.
He almost makes it too easy, awesome player
TT, have you ever watched Roger in person? It is truly something to behold.
I have observed him numerous times in person, including twice at the US Open. There is not a wasted movement or any uncalculated decisions.
It is a thing of beauty, and the greatest player of my generation, and without debate.
I'm certain that Laver was the greatest of your generation.
HEY, Laver is older than my mom!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
I'm certain that Laver was the greatest of your generation.
HEY, Laver is older than my mom!
I was going to say Don Budge.
Today is one of the greatest days on the sports calendar.
The Men's Semifinal matches should be outstanding, and I believe that any of the final four men can win this tournament.
The Men's Semifinal matches should be outstanding, and I believe that any of the final four men can win this tournament.
I didn't realize that Dick Enberg is retiring.
Growing up, the U.S. Open was always Pat Summerall and Tony Trabert, and I enjoyed their analysis and commentary. However, Dick Enberg has brought a passion, dignity, and grace to Flushing Meadows that will never be equalled.
Growing up, the U.S. Open was always Pat Summerall and Tony Trabert, and I enjoyed their analysis and commentary. However, Dick Enberg has brought a passion, dignity, and grace to Flushing Meadows that will never be equalled.
My heart goes out to Federer: He used to close out leads like that on Novak. How the tables have turned around!
Double match point for Federer.
Did you catch Djokovic's facial expression at that point?
It conveyed, "yeah you got me, but I'm not done, yet!"
Absolutely brilliant play for the well-deserved #1 seed. I was pulling for Federer, but come on!
Props to Djokovic.
Did you catch Djokovic's facial expression at that point?
It conveyed, "yeah you got me, but I'm not done, yet!"
Absolutely brilliant play for the well-deserved #1 seed. I was pulling for Federer, but come on!
Props to Djokovic.
The return by Djokovic on the first Federer match point was dynamite.
Does anyone think Samantha Stosur has a chance? She has a history of going strong and then falling completely apart. I hope she makes a good fight of it today.
Great first set by Sam.
And a great second set, as well. 
Fantastic match for the ladies! Stosur was in total control.
Serna was not in control of her mouth.
Djokovic was clearly the better player.
quote:Originally posted by Ed Bowers:
Serna was not in control of her mouth.
...or move quickly.
Sam ran her around like a chicken.
One of the more entertaining men's finals that I can remember made me lose a night's sleep - it ended at 4:30am here in Moscow.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Ed Bowers:
Serna was not in control of her mouth.
...or move quickly.
Sam ran her around like a chicken.
never heard it expressed that way before. See she got fined $ 2,000... made $900,00for placing and $ 500,000 for being in top group.
Although I am not a fan, it was a great performance and an incredible year for Djoker.