I guess I'll quote/talk to myself.Originally Posted by Toronto.gal
Yup, del Potro is still alive and has effectively ended Roddick's career.
We'll see tomorrow a repeat of the London Olympics & no doubt Djokovic will be looking for revenge.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/tennis/...inst-Del-Potro
I like both, but rooting for Juan Martín!
Last edited by Toronto.gal; 2012-09-06 at 07:56 PM.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
Sorry, no time to watch this Open at all.
Although NFL season has begun
Oh, did it? I don't follow that, but enjoy!Although NFL season has begun
Djokovic got his revenge, so now he's the clear favourite.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
It is interesting to see the Argentines finally being so successful on hard court surfaces. Maybe they have started to build a few more hard courts along with clay in Buenos Aires.
Not so surprising however, when you consider that most prestigious tournaments are being played on hard courts than on any other surface. For example, all below are played on hard-courts:
- 2 of the year's 4 Grand Slam tournaments [Australian/US Open];
- 6 of the year's 9 Masters [Cincinnati/Indian Wells/Miami/Toronto-Montréal/Shanghai/Paris], and
- some World Tour Finals.
And so players from Europe/Latin America [and other parts], have had to switch their training from their preferred surface of clay, grass, etc., to that of hard courts in order to be competitive.
The Europeans [mostly Spaniards], have ruled clay courts [French Open], for a long time, because those surfaces are more popular in Europe & South America. In the last 13 years, South America won this title 3x; Spain an impressive 8x, even when 7 out of those 8 were won by one person [Rafa].
Federer, and Sampras before him, ruled grass [a surface that I believe Rafa had said were for cows only, LOL]. Between both of them, Federer/Sampras, they won Wimbledon a record 14x, or 7x each.
The US Open, what many consider the toughest hard court tournament in the world, has been won by a global mix of great talent!
Edit: I did leave the women out coz I didn't want to make the post 2 long.
Last edited by Toronto.gal; 2012-09-07 at 12:59 PM.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
Though not a fan of Serena Williams' powerful tennis game, a remarkable year for her, winning Wimbledon/London Olympics & the US Open yesterday [on entirely different surfaces I might add, which can't be easy], and all at the age of 30, so women do get better with age.
And not surprisingly, Novak Djokovic will take on world No. 4 Andy Murray in the finals later this afternoon. What a year it has been for both players as well!
May the best walk away with the US Grand Slam crown!
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
Wow. I have to say I'm was surprised by the Murray victory, but he certainly seems to be playing with the most confidence in his life, coming off the near Wimbeldon victory and the Olympic gold. Good for him and good for the UK.
I think Serena's resurgence has also been quite remarkable. Even after over a decade, I'm still on the fence about what I think about her game. No doubt women's tennis was changed forever so that itself is a historical achievement.
Not so surprised that Murray won this time because in this game, confidence is a HUGE factor in making it all the way.
The confidence that Murray's Olympic victory gave him, seems to have almost transformed him and taken him to a higher level mentally. The other factor that may have given Murray the mental edge, may have been the rain!
Good for Murray to have given the UK, the first Grand Slam title since 1936; wow, that's indeed 76 years.
Let's mention our own Milos Raonic, who advanced to the 3rd round, defeating Roddick, but unfortunately defeated by Murray in the 4th round. Raonic is only 21 however & he keeps improving, so maybe 2013 will be his year!
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
If there is a hockey strike or lock out announced this weekend.
I hate the thought of a shortened hockey season. When they resume injuries will be higher than normal, due to the abbreviated pre season. Perhaps I will have to look into the AHL Marlies games that are sometimes televised here in Toronto.
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