This is why I can’t stand the Williams sisters. There are worst things in the world than having to play each other in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament as opposed to the semis or finals. At least be thankful you’re healthy enough to play and that you’re playing well enough to make it to the quarters. There are 112 players on the women’s side alone who would give anything to have made it to the quarters. Sheesh. STFU.
The new Canon commercial featuring Dolce … erm, I mean Sharapova … is adorable!
The final tennis Grand Slam of the year, The US Open, began yesterday at Flushing Meadows. Last night before the marquee match between Jelena Jankovic and Coco Vandeweghe, the USTA celebrated the 40th anniversary of the US Open with an opening ceremony that featured the Slam’s past champions. I must add that Marat Safin looked very dashing last night, as did Maria Sharapova. I’m glad Roger got the reception he did from the crowd. I think they applauded more for him than anyone else, even Johnny Mac. But he so deserves it. A lot of people have given up on him because his results haven’t been on par with what he’s capable of, but he did suffer from mono earlier this year. This year could have gone a couple of ways for him. He could have taken his doctors’ advice and just rested up and skipped this year, or do what he did and just battle through it. Considering what he was dealing with, his Semifinal and Finals showing at this year’s Slams (Australian, French and Wimbledon, respectively) were actually remarkable even though he didn’t win any of them.
Still a bit gutted that Maria Sharapova won’t be playing at Flushing Meadows this year, but she needs to rehab that injured shoulder that’s been plaguing her for some time now.
Maria Kirilenko lost last night to Paszek, but I’m not at all surprised. She just doesn’t do that great at Slams and she has a losing record against Paszek anyway. She’s doing great at doubles though.
Even without Sharapova (and now Kirilenko) and low expectations for Roger, I’m still excited about the US Open this year. I think the Williamses will do well. I hope the Serbs (Ivanovic, Jankovic and Djokovic) do, too. And I’d like to see Andy Murray get to the second week mostly because I’d like to see more of his Fred Perry wardrobe.
Women’s Singles Tennis Medalists: Динара Сафина, Елена Дементиева, и Вера Звонарёва всё из России.
(via Down the Line!)
Men’s Singles Tennis Medal Winners: Fernando Gonzalez of Chile, Rafael Nadal of Spain, and Novak Djokovic of Serbia.
(via Down the Line!)
That bout with mono at the start of the year has deeply negatively affected Roger’s qi. But I guess he is human afterall. Roger’s performance this year is equivalent to the (surreal) scenario of Michael Phelps going to Beijing and finishing 4th in everything.
I told you she’s a man.