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Archive for August, 2008

August 31st, 2008
Jankovic Moves into US Open Quarterfinals; Federer Gets Stepanek Test Today

My new favorite women’s player, Jelena Jankovic, is already through today at the US Open. The Serb drama queen is the first player into the quarterfinals, and as long as she doesn’t win the title in NY I’ll be rooting for her and her quest to finish the year No. 1 without reaching the Slam final.

August 31st, 2008
Fish, Querrey, Nishikori Oust Seeds at US Open

Third-round Play
(1) Rafael Nadal d. Viktor Troicki 6-4, 6-3, 6-0
Kei Nishikori d. (4) David Ferrer 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 2-6, 7-5
(6) Andy Murray d. Jurgen Melzer 6-7(5), 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-1, 6-3
(32) Gael Monfils d. (7) David Nalbandian 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
Mardy Fish d. (9) James Blake 6-3, 6-3, 7-6(4)
(10) Stanislas Wawrinka d. Flavio Cipolla 5-7, 6-7(4), […]

August 30th, 2008
Roddick Recovers Against Gulbis at US Open; Nadal, Del Potro Playing Today

With a set in hand, serving 5-4 against Andy Roddick, Ernests Gulbis finally flinched. Gulbis never saw another lead again the rest of the match.

August 30th, 2008
Davenport Done, Roddick Comes Back at US Open

“No, I was so pissed off that I didn’t think about anything,” Davenport said.

August 29th, 2008
Coin-Operated Exit for World No. 1 Ivanovic at US Open

“It was a tough match,” Murray said. “[Llodra] moves really good up at the net, doesn’t give you a lot of rhythm. There’s very few guys that play that well up at the net.”

August 28th, 2008
Ivanovic Gets Flipped by Coin at US Open

I really am starting to love women’s tennis, it’s such a mess!

August 27th, 2008
Roddick Soars, Jankovic Dragging at US Open

“I felt good, that’s the best I’ve played in four or five months,” Roddick said. “Something about this place always gets me energized and the fans are great and I’m just happy to be healthy.”

August 27th, 2008
Safin Miffed; Ivanovic, Federer Into 2nd Round at US Open

“I think it was a good match to start off with,” Federer said. “Never saw my opponent before. Never saw him play obviously because I never saw him. That was the tricky part. I thought the other guy played good for the pressure he was under.”

August 26th, 2008
Nadal, Blake Escape at US Open; American Women Bomb

The “B”-level Americans also headed for the exits, with losses by Ahsha Rolle, Shenay Perry, Vania King, Alexa Glatch, and Asia Muhammad.

August 25th, 2008
Thoughts on Tennis as the Olympic Games End and the US Open Begins

Elite tennis players have used a variety of stroke mechanics and tactics to succeed. Therefore, different physiques have been seen frequenting the winner’s circle in tennis. Boris Becker, Gustavo Kuerten, Jimmy Connors and Andre Agassi did not have similar body types, but each won a lot of big matches.

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