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Friday, August 31, 2012
Thanks For All the Hot Memories Sexy Roddick
Bradley Kahn: Player Ranked Outside the Top 100 Who Has Reached the Second Round of the US Open 2012
Steve Johnson: Player Ranked Outside the Top 100 Who Reached the Third Round of the US Open 2012
He now faces serious competition in the third round as he's slated to meet Frenchman Richard Gasquet, ranked #14.
Ernests Gulbis: Player Ranked Outside the Top 100 Who Reached the Second Round of the US Open 2012
Tommy Robredo: Player Ranked Outside the Top 100 Who Reached the Second Round of the US Open 2012
His second round opponent is Leonardo Mayer of Germany, ranked #63 in the world. He might have a good chance there, however, Juan Martin Del Potro is also lurking in his side of the draw. Anyway, it's just great to see him play again!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The Arrival of Laura Robson
Laura just played superbly showing great serves, powerful groundstrokes and she did not panic at all as Kim fought her way back several times in the first and second sets. Laura just knew how to pick herself up when she made bad shots. At 18, that's an impressive sign of maturity!
In her third round match, she outplayed French Open champion Li Na, playing much better and showing no fear or nerves at all. With that win, she secures a spot in the fourth round, the first time she does that - and she will meet, yet another grand slam champion, this time, the defending US Open champion!
Saying Goodbye to Kim Clijsters the Second Time Around
When I saw the draw, I knew Laura Robson was going to be a tough opponent for Kim Clijsters, but I didn't fully expect her to bundle out Kim in two sets! I actually thought Kim would be able to reach as far as the semifinals before bowing out, but it was not meant to be, as Laura played superb tennis and held her nerve throughout their match today.
My favorite Kim moment was her epic French Open final with Serena Williams, way back in 2002 I think. Anyway, it was probably one of the best women's French Open finals I have seen and Kim played superbly well, although she lost to Serena. At that time, Kim was still tagged as the best player NOT to have won a Grand Slam. Of course, she made reparations for that years later, and she now has several Grand Slam titles to her name.
We'll definitely miss you Kim, au revoir!
My favorite Kim moment was her epic French Open final with Serena Williams, way back in 2002 I think. Anyway, it was probably one of the best women's French Open finals I have seen and Kim played superbly well, although she lost to Serena. At that time, Kim was still tagged as the best player NOT to have won a Grand Slam. Of course, she made reparations for that years later, and she now has several Grand Slam titles to her name.
We'll definitely miss you Kim, au revoir!
Olga Puchkova: Player Ranked Outside the Top 100 Who Reached the Third Round of the US Open 2012
Russian Olga Puchkova, ranked #143 in the world, defeated American Irina Falconi, ranked #109 in the world, in the first round of the US Open 2012 76(5) 67(2) 63. She then defeated Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands, ranked #74 in the world, in the second round 57 62 75 .
She will next face Sara Errani of Italy, ranked #10 in the world.
She will next face Sara Errani of Italy, ranked #10 in the world.
Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino: Player Ranked Outside the Top 100 Who Reached the Second Round of the US Open 2012
Tatjana Malek: Player Ranked Outside the Top 100 Who Reached the Second Round of the US Open 2012
Tatjana Malek of Germany, ranked #141 in the world, won her first round US Open match against Akgul Amanmuradova, ranked #121 in the world, 46 62 64. She will next meet American Sloane Stephens, ranked #44 in the world, in the second round.
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