08-30-2010, 11:09 AM
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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2010 US Open
Finally  It's here. This has always been my favorite major. Nothing like an evening match at center court in Flushing Meadows.
Who are your favorites?
I'd like Roger Federer and Kim Clijsters to win. However, I think this could be Andy Murray's time. He's played so well during hard court season. I think Kim's injury is worse than she is letting on and Caroline Wozniacki has a great deal of momentum going into the tournament with back-to-back hard court wins.
I think for the women, there are plenty of wildcards, including Maria Sharapova.
My American predictions: Andy Roddick gets eliminated in the second round and Mardy Fish gets into the quarters. James Blake doesn't make it past his opening match.
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08-30-2010, 11:30 AM
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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For Americans watch for Isner the 18th seed. He can serve a bazillion aces and get far plus he won't have to go 70-68 in the 5th again
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08-30-2010, 12:15 PM
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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Women's First Round
S. Peers (AUS) def. A. Wozniak (CAN) 6-0, 6-1
CRIPES! what an embarassment, why do we absolutely suck so much at tennis?
Maybe she should stick to sunglasses commercials!!!!!
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Also, Hantuchova and Safina are playing in the first round? And Safina is losing badly? How far had she fallen?
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Last edited by GirlySports; 08-30-2010 at 12:20 PM.
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08-30-2010, 01:26 PM
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlySports
CRIPES! what an embarassment, why do we absolutely suck so much at tennis?
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At least we always have Daniel Nestor. It's a good thing he decided on a double career, rather than being a singles player. He's done a lot for tennis in this country and my hope is that when he retires, he can do even more. I had the chance to chat with him last year about Canadian tennis hopefuls and he echos the frustration. Canada's Milos Raonic is playing right now and he's leading. He looked decent at the Rogers Cup.
A good start for Clijsters today.
No upsets so far.
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08-30-2010, 01:33 PM
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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Nestor was a great singles player but just didn't have the stamina to play it continously on tour. His Davis Cup singles victories are legendary!
Wish Canada would get a great tennis player, just by fluke! Like Switzerland! Pre-Federer, there was nobody!
No upsets yet but Monfils has been taken to a 5th set.
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08-30-2010, 02:10 PM
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Scoring Winger
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Monfils just won in the fifth set.
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08-30-2010, 02:36 PM
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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Soderling too survived a 5th set.
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08-30-2010, 05:46 PM
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tromboner
Join Date: Mar 2006
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This rendition of Stars and Stripes Forever is terrible!
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08-30-2010, 08:46 PM
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tromboner
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: where the lattes are
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Federer goes between his legs again. Wowza.
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08-30-2010, 08:50 PM
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SebC
Federer goes between his legs again. Wowza.
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De-ja-vu on that move! It looks like he's making it an annual thing. I still don't understand how he can make tennis look so flawless.
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08-30-2010, 08:52 PM
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tromboner
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: where the lattes are
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Could just be a sync thing, but I liked how the commentator called the shot before he made it too. They knew it was coming!
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08-30-2010, 08:57 PM
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SebC
Could just be a sync thing, but I liked how the commentator called the shot before he made it too. They knew it was coming!
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I'm watching with the volume off, but I could be wrong...I think he made that move last year against Djokovic? Perfect timing, too.
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08-30-2010, 09:02 PM
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GOAT!
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Let's go Roddick!
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08-30-2010, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Now world wide!
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Tennis is great and all, but more importantly: what fashion trends do you think will be set at this year's US Open? Did Federer take professional advice when choosing to dress in pure black?
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08-30-2010, 09:33 PM
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Originally Posted by flylock shox
Did Federer take professional advice when choosing to dress in pure black?
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He did, indeed. He said on his Facebook page that he works with Nike to design outfits for each tournament. I think he wanted a nightscape theme for NYC.
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08-30-2010, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Now world wide!
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Madam, you have flouted my sarcasm.
Kudos to you.
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The Following User Says Thank You to flylock shox For This Useful Post:
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08-30-2010, 09:38 PM
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Originally Posted by flylock shox
Madam, you have flouted my sarcasm.
Kudos to you.
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Next time I'll give you a  However, all above is true
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08-30-2010, 09:55 PM
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GOAT!
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Is Nadal still wearing Lululemon?
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08-30-2010, 10:23 PM
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mango
He did, indeed. He said on his Facebook page that he works with Nike to design outfits for each tournament. I think he wanted a nightscape theme for NYC.
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So he has a day outfit and a night outfit? We'll see!
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08-30-2010, 10:57 PM
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Marshmallow Maiden
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlySports
So he has a day outfit and a night outfit? We'll see!
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He'll have different shoes for his day matches.
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