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Wickmayer Wins, Is Bali Bound
In front of a crowd of Austrian girls in dirndls, Yanina Wickmayer won her second title of 2009, defeating Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-4 to win the Generali Ladies Open in Linz. Wickmayer and Kvitova, who both made surprise runs to the second week of the US Open (with Wickmayer making it all the way to...
US Open Day 13: Serena's Foot (and Mouth) Fault Ends Match
One of the most bizarre days of tennis I can remember. I'll have more on the ending of Serena-Clijsters a bit later, but for now a more tennis-focused recap of the day's matches: Women's Semifinals: Kim Clijsters BEL def. Serena Williams USA (2) 6-4, 7-5 -- For as much as the ending of this match...
US Open Day 12 Women's Semifinals Predictions
Even though there is potentially a lot of tennis left for Nadal and Gonzalez to play, I'll hold to my original prediction of Nadal in three in that one. For the two big matches that are set to begin on Friday, the two women's semifinals, here's what I see happening: Women's Semifinals: Kim...
US Open Day 10: Federer Hangs On, Oudin Drops Off
All four favorites got through on Wednesday, which meant the end to the story of the tournament, but the continuation of an incredible story that has lasted for well over five years. Men's Top Half Quarterfinals: Roger Federer SUI (1) def. Robin Soderling SWE (12) 6-0, 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(6) -- It's a...
US Open Day 10: Top Half Quarterfinals Predictions
Only four singles matches to be played on Wednesday, which is few enough to be able to count on one hand and still have a thumb left over to hitchhike with. Here's how I see the four Day 10 singles matches shaking out: Men's Top Half Quarterfinals Roger Federer SUI (1) vs. Robin Soderling SWE (12)...
US Open Day 8: Men Follow Script, Women Still Unpredictable
The men's draw remained true to form and without any major surprises Monday, while the shambles that is the top half of the women's draw remained as stable as a a toothpick sculpture in a wind tunnel. Here are some thoughts from each of Monday's eight fourth round singles matches, starting with the...
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