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Archive for August, 2007

August 31st, 2007
Ginepri Gives Countryman Pep Talk for Federer v Isner US Open Match-Up

I was like, ‘You got to serve well to beat him.’ I was like, ‘You already do it, so it’s a plus (smiling).’ He’s a little anxious to get out there. It’s going to be fun to watch.

August 31st, 2007
Djokovic Assesses Federer v Isner US Open Match-Up

It will be interesting to see, but it could go either way.

August 30th, 2007
Roddick Scouting Report for Federer v Isner US Open Match-up

It will be interesting to watch. I think Roger’s going to definitely try to get that early break in the first set, just kind of get out in front. I think that’s going to be a key.

August 30th, 2007
Murray Hyped for Federer v Isner US Open Match-Up

If Isner returns better and Federer isn’t on his game, then, yeah, it will definitely be an interesting match.

August 30th, 2007
US Open Blog Mailbag: Crazy Outfits, Roger on Althea

Initially they reminded me of a few years ago when black socks and shoes were all the rage in the U.S., but instead of all-black, players were mixing them with colored shorts and shirts, so from the knees down they looked like your grandpa when he goes out in shorts with his dress shoes and socks.

August 30th, 2007
Gasquet Pulls from US Open, Young Walks Into 3rd Round

“I was really surprised because I saw him in the locker room,” Young said. “A couple people saw him hitting today. I saw him hitting yesterday and the day before. I thought he was okay.”

August 30th, 2007
US Open Blog: Isner Gives Himself a Shot Against Federer Saturday, Do You?

At the pro level, where players have spent the majority of their lives hitting backhands and forehands, the game is mostly mental. Sometimes players really believe the things they say. Sometimes they don’t really believe, but say they do, hoping it will become a self-fulfilling prophesy.

August 29th, 2007
US Open Notes: Federer Open Era v Pre-Open Era

Federer winning four US Opens in a row would be a first-time feat — then if you want, throw in some asterisks from years when the event wasn’t much different from a local country club tournament.

August 29th, 2007
US Open Notes: Sharapova’s Little Red Dress; Lefty Leverage

“I was trying to get through my warm-up as fast as I could so I could put the dress on actually. Not a joke,” Sharapova said. “Was pretty excited about putting it on. So I told my coach, I was like, ‘Last return and I’m out of here. I’m going in the locker room.’

August 29th, 2007
US Open Notes: The Roddick-Gimelstob Show, Lendl at Mal Gala

At one point Roddick was asked how he would describe Justin to someone who doesn’t know him, and Gimelstob interjected “Sexy, a good kisser.” Roddick answered “Funny,” and Gimelstob summarized, “Enjoys a good cuddle.”

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