U.S. Open 2009 Flushing Meadows

[dinojen]

Starts tomorrow for all you tennis fans.... with finals on Labor Day weekend.. hope to see you fans here...

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/index.html

This link will have the schedule... Hoping Federer makes the finals...:thumbsup:

[HansieDZ]

Thanks for starting this thread dinojen!

I'm hoping (any and/or all) American makes it to the finals!
I haven't checked the weather for up there--anyone know right off hand how the weather will be a factor-or not?

I just remember the Glory Days of Pete and Andre making a showing in Flushing Meadows and John and Jimmy before them :)

[ABC]

I am hoping that Andre and Steffi will be playing Doubles. :thumbsup:

[RayStar]

Roger is just fantastic as usual. This young man from Miss. is not just rolling over.

[ABC]

The Open is acknowledging Andre's contribution to Tennis tonight. I hope lots of the Tennis Legends are going to be there for the ceremonies. :thumbsup:

[dinojen]

Well Roger won his match and so did Serena today... Venus is playing tonite.. a Russian lady.. not sure who she is...

WOW.. lots of tennis tonite.:thumbsup:

[dinojen]

The Open is acknowledging Andre's contribution to Tennis tonight. I hope lots of the Tennis Legends are going to be there for the ceremonies. :thumbsup:

http://rootzoo.com/articles/view/Tennis/ATP-Tour/MUST-SEE-TV-A-Monday-Night-in-New-York_16388

Need to let my Mom know... she loves Agassi

Andy Roddick is playing a night match tonite also....

[dinojen]

Great matches last night... surprised Venus pulled it off though.. wonder if her knee will hold up the whole tournament.. sure was a long long break they gave her.. that was unusual.

Glad to see Roddick on a roll...

Tonite on center court we have Sharpova and Andy Murray is playing too..

Going to have to check the schedule and see who else plays today, was listening to Mike and Mike this morning and they said no Nadal today:sad: probably tomorrow.. my Mom will be happy.. that's her boy she says..lol

[dinojen]

Well looks like Sharpova won her match last night easily... she looked great.. hope her shoulder holds up...

Andy Murray won too... wow he was all over the place, wasn't as easy win as Sharpova had.. lol.

Nadal plays this morning.. Gasquet a French guy.. and Federer plays tonite.. he's playing a German.. forgot his name.. I'll be home just in time to watch Roger..

:thumbsup:

[RayStar]

I like Dina Safina ( I hope I spelled her name correctly). She reminds me of a horse in horse racing like coming down the backstretch. She appears to get much better as the match progresses. Well, Dina is #1 now. I think her brother lost to Melzer today. Monfils was not as silly as usual today. Venus is getting real close now to advancing to the next round. Her leg is heavily taped up.

[ABC]

Great matches last night... surprised Venus pulled it off though.. wonder if her knee will hold up the whole tournament.. sure was a long long break they gave her.. that was unusual.

Glad to see Roddick on a roll...

Tonite on center court we have Sharpova and Andy Murray is playing too..

Going to have to check the schedule and see who else plays today, was listening to Mike and Mike this morning and they said no Nadal today:sad: probably tomorrow.. my Mom will be happy.. that's her boy she says..lol
Please check if Andre and Stefi are playing doubles. I don't think so but could have missed it.

[Lyndawitha"Y]

I like Dina Safina ( I hope I spelled her name correctly). She reminds me of a horse in horse racing like coming down the backstretch. She appears to get much better as the match progresses. Well, Dina is #1 now. I think her brother lost to Melzer today. Monfils was not as silly as usual today. Venus is getting real close now to advancing to the next round. Her leg is heavily taped up.

Hey You..Raystar:seeya:..forgot that you were into tennis..Me too!!


I dont think Venus will be able to weather the storm..I really think her knee is "Bummed out".....But always enjoy her matches.

Cljisters is playing now..so good to see her back..Bartoli is a player I find hard to watch..her serving motion makes me want to help her loosen up...LOL..She looks so awkward to me!!

Did you see Murray last night?..He sure has learned to control his emotions..not to mention has bulked up in the past year!!

LMS:w00t:

[Lyndawitha"Y]

I found this site very helpful to see who plays who and who def. who..at least I find it helpful..

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/index.html

LMS:wub:

[dinojen]

Please check if Andre and Stefi are playing doubles. I don't think so but could have missed it.

Nope... they aren't on the list of couples... I didn't think they were... they did play doubles awhile ago but it was just for fun.. was great match.. trying to remember who they played against.. it was hilarious..

Will check in tonite when Roger Dodger is on the court... (Don't forget.. FedEx Cup again this weekend.. with all the boys.. will start a thread, going to check the tee times now)

[RayStar]

Hey You..Raystar:seeya:..forgot that you were into tennis..Me too!!


I dont think Venus will be able to weather the storm..I really think her knee is "Bummed out".....But always enjoy her matches.

Cljisters is playing now..so good to see her back..Bartoli is a player I find hard to watch..her serving motion makes me want to help her loosen up...LOL..She looks so awkward to me!!

Did you see Murray last night?..He sure has learned to control his emotions..not to mention has bulked up in the past year!!

LMS:w00t:
Hey Lynda I am also glad to see Kim return. I think she just needed a rest to heal her heart. Venus doesn't look well at all. Serena is doing great. I noticed Nadal had on shorter pants. :biggrin:

[dinojen]

Looks like Maria Sharpova plays tonite and also Andy Roddick.. going to be some good tennis again.

Roger was fantastic last night and Serena's match went by fast.. like swoosh..

Will check in tonite..

[RayStar]

Looks like Maria Sharpova plays tonite and also Andy Roddick.. going to be some good tennis again.

Roger was fantastic last night and Serena's match went by fast.. like swoosh..

Will check in tonite..
LOL Serena's match was swift. Dina Safina is doing her thing again now.

[HansieDZ]

I'm trying to watch tennis AND two NCAA football games!
Thanks to all for keeping score on the courts!

[dinojen]

I'm trying to watch tennis AND two NCAA football games!
Thanks to all for keeping score on the courts!


Maria Sharpova just won her match in two sets.. she played a 17 year old.. didn't catch her name.. was a pretty boring match... but Andy Roddick is just walking on the court to play Gicquel.. think he's french.. hopefully it will be a better match.. Man Blake really had a match that one went on and on and on.. he finally won though.

[HansieDZ]

Maria Sharpova just won her match in two sets.. she played a 17 year old.. didn't catch her name.. was a pretty boring match... but Andy Roddick is just walking on the court to play Gicquel.. think he's french.. hopefully it will be a better match.. Man Blake really had a match that one went on and on and on.. he finally won though.

Thanks for the updates dinojen.

Good news about Blake!
I can't get it off of IU and Ball State football lol!

[dinojen]

WOW again.. Federer and Hewitt playing.. this morning what a match.. going to go pay attention.. will check back after it's over...

Then have to do my Nascar picks...:tonguewag:

[RayStar]

Maria is on now with Oudin leading the second set 4-1. This Oudin young lady is a fighter. Maria won the first 6-3.

[dinojen]

Maria is on now with Oudin leading the second set 4-1. This Oudin young lady is a fighter. Maria won the first 6-3.

17 year old from Georgia.. kicking some butt... 2 set points away from taking second set... she's definatley playing great... Don't think Sharpova was expecting this... Sharpova just saved a 3rd set point... great match...

[Lyndawitha"Y]

17 year old from Georgia.. kicking some butt... 2 set points away from taking second set... she's definatley playing great... Don't think Sharpova was expecting this... Sharpova just saved a 3rd set point... great match...

Yikes this young lady is one gutsy girl...cute too..but she is now serving for the set.Hope she takes it to a 3rd set...Maria doesnt know what to make of her..she sure is a "Dragon Slayer"..Love some of the comments being made by Johny Mac...LOL

LMS:laugh:

[dinojen]

WOW... Oudin 2 games to 0 in the third set... she's playing great.. think Sharpova is in shock... Can't believe how many double faults Sharpova has had....

[hiitsme]

WOW... Oudin 2 games to 0 in the third set... she's playing great.. think Sharpova is in shock... Can't believe how many double faults Sharpova has had....

Oudin is wowing them for sure! As much as I want her to win as the underdog and American, I feel for Maria as I'm sure she has fought hard to get back. Torn a bit here?

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Oudin is wowing them for sure! As much as I want her to win as the underdog and American, I feel for Maria as I'm sure she has fought hard to get back. Torn a bit here?

Maria is a hurt puppy...i am sure her shoulder is giving her problems..Trainer called...She has changed her serving style..but maybe she's just not up to dealig with this hard hitting youngster...its funny, as there really isnt that much age difference..but I guess in their sport..a year is like a decade..LOL

LMS

[Lyndawitha"Y]

WOW..Oudin is fabulous..Wow...

Side note..I love maria's outfit..!!

LMS

[hiitsme]

WOW..Oudin is fabulous..Wow...

Side note..I love maria's outfit..!!

LMS

Ditto on both! Maria's shoulder seem fine now. A great match but real nail biter!

[dinojen]

Love Maria.. she's one of my favorites.. but this young girl is great.. she's Maria 5 years ago...

Maria has given away so many points today from double faults.. that is si unusual for her...:sad: Might still be getting use to her new serve after her shoulder surgery...

Great match though... One more game and it's Oudin... moving on...

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Ditto on both! Maria's shoulder seem fine now. A great match but real nail biter!

Holy Mackinaw...Oudin servinign for match.....any bets???..LOL

LMS:laugh:

[dinojen]

Melanie Oudin.. we will be hearing alot from her I think... great match..
:thumbsup:

Sorry to see Maria go.. but she will be back.. even better.. first year back after surgery is always tough..

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Just WOW..Good for her.....Sorrry Maria had to go down..but ya cant blame the audience for cheering their "Compatriot"..LOL

She (Oudin) is so steady..most would have crumbled with the pressure!!

Love the name Melanie...IF I had had a daughter..there would have been a Melanie in my family!!..Kudo's M..e...l..a..n..i..e..!!

LMS

[HansieDZ]

That was such an exciting match between Melanie and Maria-the best I've seen this whole tournament!

I hope this isn't the last we hear from Miss Oudin.

[Dawn]

Great match/win Melanie Oudin. Have watched the last two of her matches.

Looks like she has a great future in front of her at 17. :thumbsup:

[Dawn]

That was such an exciting match between Melanie and Maria-the best I've seen this whole tournament!

I hope this isn't the last we hear from Miss Oudin.

Hi Hansie,

That was a good match. She has played very well.

I don't think it will be. At least I hope not. Got to stay healthy!

OT How's the Colt's looking this year?

[HansieDZ]

Hi Hansie,

That was a good match. She has played very well.

I don't think it will be. At least I hope not. Got to stay healthy!

OT How's the Colt's looking this year?

I like the future of American women's tennis,if Melanie is any indication!

Lol,I'm not sure about the Colts this year---I have 3 sons playing football and haven't watched one Colts preseason game yet. I'll tune in on Sundays,once it's For Real and I thank you for asking.

How are you all doing down there in TN? How are you coping with Steve's death? :crying:

[Dawn]

I like the future of American women's tennis,if Melanie is any indication!

Lol,I'm not sure about the Colts this year---I have 3 sons playing football and haven't watched one Colts preseason game yet. I'll tune in on Sundays,once it's For Real and I thank you for asking.

How are you all doing down there in TN? How are you coping with Steve's death? :crying:

Thanks's for asking Hansie. Will miss him. Still doesn't seem real. Other than that, we are doing ok. Our first game is Thurs. night @ Steelers.

I think Melanie is gonna be the future of women's tennis. The Williams sisters are getting up there in age ya know.

Good luck to your sons this football season!! May they stay safe and healthy.

[ABC]

Sorry to see Andy Roddick lose. He is a terrific kid.:thumbup:

[dinojen]

Sorry to see Andy Roddick lose. He is a terrific kid.:thumbup:

Yeah that loss sucked... always like to see him keep going...:sad:

[ABC]

Watchin World Team Tennis. Johnny Mac is playing and Martina. Does not get much better then this. They are now playing Mixed Doubles against each other. Johnny is the only one not wearing a name on the back of his shirt. Guess everyone knows who he is. Now he is arguring with the ump which I think is for fun. The whole crowd is out on the Court.

[Dawn]

Yeah, Nadal just took care of business. Hope his stomach holds out for the 4th Round. Would like to see Tsonga and Nadal rematch leading up to the big one.

[dinojen]

WOW what a comeback for Clijsters.. she has a baby a year old and just won the first set from Venus in 27 minutes. 6-0

Think Venus's knee isn't going to hold out... she just can't move around that well.. she is up 2 games in the second set though to 0

[dinojen]

Great match between Venus and Clijsters.. first set Clijsters 6-0 second set Venus 6-0 now into the 3rd set and it's Kim 4 vs. Venus 2.. Venus just won next game.. so it's 4/3 Kim leading in final set...

5/3 Clijsters final set.. Venus serving to stay in match.

5/4 Clijsters.. Kim serving for match..

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Great match between Venus and Clijsters.. first set Clijsters 6-0 second set Venus 6-0 now into the 3rd set and it's Kim 4 vs. Venus 2.. Venus just won next game.. so it's 4/3 Kim leading in final set...

5/3 Clijsters final set.. Venus serving to stay in match.

5/4 Clijsters.. Kim serving for match..

Yikes..Can you believe either of these players would even have a bagel match???..It has come down to One Set..and Kim is now serving for Match...Man.. who would a thunk?...

LMS:ohmy:

[dinojen]

Woo Hoo Kim... Match Point for Kim

She did it.. she pulled it off... Kim Clijsters is on to the Qtr. Finals... love it...

Kim's in tears.. she came in as a wild card.. this is way cool... Welcome Back Kim..

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Woo Hoo Kim... Match Point for Kim

She did it.. she pulled it off... Kim Clijsters is on to the Qtr. Finals... love it...

Kim's in tears.. she came in as a wild card.. this is way cool... Welcome Back Kim..

Good for her...Yepper...Looking at her closeups..I have a bit of concern..does she have a "Melinoma" on her right cheek?...Yikes..Given the sun ,these players get exposed to.....I have concern??..Sorry. MY HC background coming forth!!

LMS:blushing:

[dinojen]

Oudin playing Petrova this morning.. Petrova won first set.. 6/1
Just started second set... hope Oudin can pull this off.. would be great.:thumbsup:

Federer plays later today also... that's must see tv.

[dinojen]

Comeback kid from Georgia does it again.. wins tiebreak in 2nd set forcing a third set...:thumbsup:

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Comeback kid from Georgia does it again.. wins tiebreak in 2nd set forcing a third set...:thumbsup:

Can you believe the "Moxy" of this young lady?..No one intimidates her..she just keeps on truckin...What an inspiration, eh?..

LMS:thumbup:

[RayStar]

Can you believe the "Moxy" of this young lady?..No one intimidates her..she just keeps on truckin...What an inspiration, eh?..

LMS:thumbup:
I am enjoying this match. Hi Lynda.

[dinojen]

Georgia Peach is up with a 4 to 2 lead in final set... :wub:

[Lyndawitha"Y]

I am enjoying this match. Hi Lynda.

Hey Ray..great to see ya..hope you had a great LD Weekend...Back to the trenches tomorrow for me..LOL

Melanie is such a mature youngster...she just keeps looking forward..forgets the boo boo's..

Meltdown number 3 ..onto to the next "Dragon" to conquer!!!..Wow.."Double break"..Go girl!!

I just love watching new talent hit the scene...!!

LMS:seeya:

[RayStar]

Georgia Peach is up with a 4 to 2 lead in final set... :wub:

Will Isner become a Georgia Peach #2 if he wins his next match?:biggrin:

[RayStar]

Petrova takes forever to serve. I remember Jennifer Capriani complaining to an official about a slow serving player. Now I can't recall her name.

Nadal bounces forever also.

[dinojen]

Woo Hoo Georgia Peach.. your on the way to the quarter finals... amazing play... Congrats...:wub:

[RayStar]

Hey Ray..great to see ya..hope you had a great LD Weekend...Back to the trenches tomorrow for me..LOL

Melanie is such a mature youngster...she just keeps looking forward..forgets the boo boo's..

Meltdown number 3 ..onto to the next "Dragon" to conquer!!!..Wow.."Double break"..Go girl!!

I just love watching new talent hit the scene...!!

LMS:seeya:
YIPPEE
She will be one to watch.

Celebrated LD yesterday with my mom and sister. I'm retired Lynda.

[Lyndawitha"Y]

YIPPEE
She will be one to watch.

Celebrated LD yesterday with my mom and sister. I'm retired Lynda.

Melanie will be for sure the one to watch...She's such a delight!!

Retired...LOL..I was suppose to be...but they just wont let me....Hee Hee..you know there's nothing more than being needed to keep ya doin what ya do best..LOL.. Just as well tho....retirement investments did take a hit..but are recovering nicely!!

Will be watching as much as I can...I didnt catch the Davydenko and Soderling match..Who won that one? TYIA

LMS

[dinojen]

Petrova takes forever to serve. I remember Jennifer Capriani complaining to an official about a slow serving player. Now I can't recall her name.

Nadal bounces forever also.


They were talking about Capriati yesterday.. she was fun to watch.. I believe her mother said she was due soon to have another surgery on her shoulder... too bad she had such career shortening injuries.. and didn't have a stronger support system in her younger years.. she was very talented.

[dinojen]

Love Roger in Red... another great match... coming up.

:thumbsup:

[RayStar]

They were talking about Capriati yesterday.. she was fun to watch.. I believe her mother said she was due soon to have another surgery on her shoulder... too bad she had such career shortening injuries.. and didn't have a stronger support system in her younger years.. she was very talented.
Oh I missed the announcers talking about her. Yes, she was talented. I just heard the announcer say Isner attends college in GA. He is originally from NC.

Well Roger has advanced. Not sure I like him in this shade of red. I thought he was clashing with the ball boy. LOL

[dinojen]

WOW more tennis tonite on ESPN2... the winner of the woman's match will play Oudin.

Great article on this cutie...

http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/blog/busted_racquet/post/Game-Point-Oudin-s-amazing-run-continues-pink-?urn=ten,187649

[RayStar]

Clisters must be on some Take That meds. She is doing great.

[dinojen]

Nadal plays Monfils tonite... and tomorrow night is Oudin playing hmmm the girl that one yesterday.. can't think of her name but starts with a B she's 19.

Clijsters is doing great.. loving it...

[dinojen]

NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Murray of Britain has been upset at the U.S. Open, losing in straight sets to Marin Cilic of Croatia.

The 16th-seeded Cilic beat the No. 2 Murray 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 Tuesday to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

Murray was the runner-up at Flushing Meadows last year. He appeared to have trouble with his left wrist against Cilic, flexing it and grimacing.

Cilic hit 35 winners to only 13 for Murray.

Cilic next plays No. 6 Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina.

[dinojen]

Great match on right now... Serena is playing the Italian Pennetta.. and she's keeping right up with Serena... first set.. 3/3... Serena isn't going to walk away with this one...

Nadal and Monfils is the other night match.


OK.. Serena 4 to 3

WOW what a match.. 4/4... Flavia is making Serena work.. I think it's the hardest match she has had so far... this girl is good.

[dinojen]

Well that sucks... Serena won... was hoping Flavia would give her a better fight.. so now Serena goes on to play Clijsters.... here's hoping for a new face in the finals... JMHO...

Okie dokie... up comes cutie Nadal...:tongue:

[RayStar]

Clisters may give Serena a run for the money. Monfils is playing more like an adult. I hope Nadal is not in any pain.

[dinojen]

Clisters may give Serena a run for the money. Monfils is playing more like an adult. I hope Nadal is not in any pain.

I hope so... nothing against Serena.. just ready for some new faces in the finals..

I am watching Nadal and Monfils right now.. great match.. but dang Nadal needs to get moving or my Mom is going to be ticked...:tonguewag: She loves him....:wub:

[RayStar]

I hope so... nothing against Serena.. just ready for some new faces in the finals..

I am watching Nadal and Monfils right now.. great match.. but dang Nadal needs to get moving or my Mom is going to be ticked...:tonguewag: She loves him....:wub:
Good morning. Hope your mom is ok. I was torn about whom to root for in the Nadal-Monfils match. I like both of these young men.
Oh,well we get to see Melanine today.:thumbsup:

[dinojen]

Melanie plays tonite at 7 PM EST.. that's 4 my time and I will be home and ready...

So it's Melanie Oudin vs. Caroline Wozniack is the first match..

Then.. our Roger is up next... going to be a long night of tennis.. guess I will have to catch recaps on the news about the speech tonite..:tonguewag:

Roger Federer vs. Robin Soderling



:beer:

[dinojen]

Good morning. Hope your mom is ok. I was torn about whom to root for in the Nadal-Monfils match. I like both of these young men.
Oh,well we get to see Melanine today.:thumbsup:

If her Nadal won.. which he did.. she will be on happy camper... :thumbsup:

[RayStar]

I agree with great tennis tonight. Sorry Mr. President you will be taped.
Soderling is a good player also but I love my Roger.:biggrin:

[dinojen]

Here we go... almost time.. this match is going to be great and I hope the stadium crowd just gives Melanie extra energy.. what a wonderful story. They just showed her hometown tennis club.. it's party central there...

Good Luck Melanie.. we are behind you.:thumbsup:

[dinojen]

Well this sucks... Melanie one point away from losing...:crying: but we have a new tennis pro to watch.. she's good.. she will be back... She's adorable... and she's got great talent.. and we will see so much more of her... Nobody expected her to go as far as she did ...

Now on to Roger...


Have to admit.. I'll be rooting for Kim Clijsters to win.. I'm over the William's.. need some new blood..

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Well this sucks... Melanie one point away from losing...:crying: but we have a new tennis pro to watch.. she's good.. she will be back... She's adorable... and she's got great talent.. and we will see so much more of her... Nobody expected her to go as far as she did ...

Now on to Roger...


Have to admit.. I'll be rooting for Kim Clijsters to win.. I'm over the William's.. need some new blood..

dino..just want you to know..someone else watching just like yourself. Sad to see Oudin ousted..but I agree she will be back!!

Roger so far seems to need to battle..No Gimme's..So will watch and see..LOL

LMS :>)

[dinojen]

Man Federer's match is a walk in the park.. first set 6-0 Roger...

Ahhhhhhh was hoping for some drama....lol

[RayStar]

The Peach has fallen.:crying: Roger is great.
Slow day for matches today.

[RayStar]

I just read some sad news about our Peach's parents. I think it was on a sports illustrated piece.

Now the reason I am posting this is because when Melanie was asked about what has kept her going, I found it odd she did not mention her mother. Now I know I did not state the question nor her answer correctly but so often young people almost always mention either one or both parents.

[dinojen]

I just read some sad news about our Peach's parents. I think it was on a sports illustrated piece.

Now the reason I am posting this is because when Melanie was asked about what has kept her going, I found it odd she did not mention her mother. Now I know I did not state the question nor her answer correctly but so often young people almost always mention either one or both parents.

Just read it also.. she's 17.. the media needs to keep her parents personal stuff just that.. personal... geesh.. kids aren't even safe from their scrutiny. If I recall Capriati and another tennis player had the same issues with the media doing stories on their parents..

She did amazing... no one expected her to go that far. Was talking to my Mom and told her .. being in center court .. first time at night... a crowd like that.. her nerves had to have gotten the better of her.. but we will see much more of this talented young lady I think.

Mostly doubles today... I know the Williams sisters play this morning..

But tonite we have Rafael Nadal... vs. Fernando Gonzalez

That will be a great match..

[RayStar]

Great post, Dinojen at 10:45 am. Sometimes I think reporters would sell their children for a story.
I'm sure her nerves were on edge. I certainly hope we see more of her she appears to be so childlike innocent. Wow does that make sense. I guess fresh and clean are better descriptives.

That guy that tried to kiss Rafa may end up in jail for a year. OUCH I guess he never heard of Monica Seles.

[dinojen]

Great post, Dinojen at 10:45 am. Sometimes I think reporters would sell their children for a story.
I'm sure her nerves were on edge. I certainly hope we see more of her she appears to be so childlike innocent. Wow does that make sense. I guess fresh and clean are better descriptives.

That guy that tried to kiss Rafa may end up in jail for a year. OUCH I guess he never heard of Monica Seles.

Well some guy at Wimbledon I think it was rushed the court to give Roger a red hat... some fans are loonies.. these guys seem harmless enough.. but that was horrible about Seles.

Talking about Melanie.. think back to when Chris Evert and Tracy Austin were on the tennis scene.. that's Melanie.. she got her taste of being close to the finals.. she will do fine.. Did you know she wants to go to college and then medical school to be a OB dr.... lol. The girl has her head on straight that's for sure.. nice to see. Now hopefully the media will leave her alone and she will have a good support system.

[RayStar]

Thanks Dinojen I did not know that about our Peach. I have been watching Keith Olbermann with play suspended it must be raining. OK we shall see tomorrow.

[dinojen]

Thanks Dinojen I did not know that about our Peach. I have been watching Keith Olbermann with play suspended it must be raining. OK we shall see tomorrow.




it's back on now ...great match:thumbsup:

Want to see a Nadal vs. Federer final:thumbsup:

[dinojen]

Finally Nadal got to finish...

Semi-finals.. are Nadal and Del Porto And Federer and Dokovic (probably spelled that one wrong)

Hoping for a Federer vs. Nadal final...:thumbsup:

[dinojen]

Never going to finish this tourney if the rain doesn't stop... geesh..:angry:

[HansieDZ]

Never going to finish this tourney if the rain doesn't stop... geesh..:angry:

Gives me a chance to keep up with football :wink:
Tiger is about to come on NBC!

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Never going to finish this tourney if the rain doesn't stop... geesh..:angry:


Hello..hello...its 945PM..and the womens semi's are goin on..Kimi is leading serena right now...and she's holden tough sofar...Wozniaki is leading over Waynmayer ( something like that)
So exciting...where is everybody??/

LMS

[RayStar]

Happy Sunday to all. I was shocked this morning when I read about Serena her loss and outburst. Clisters is on a real roll.

I stopped checking around 7 pm est because of the rain. I want a Nadal and Federer final also.

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Happy Sunday to all. I was shocked this morning when I read about Serena her loss and outburst. Clisters is on a real roll.

I stopped checking around 7 pm est because of the rain. I want a Nadal and Federer final also.

Morning RayStar, I just checked the schedule..it seems there is one semifinal on TV oh here is whats online for schedule~~

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/weather.html

Wow...yesterday, I actually watched Serena emplode on match point..and poor Kim looked so disappointed..I did miss the interview with Serena post match, but think there's a video of it on this site somewhere....

Mens final will be tomorrow at 4 PM EDT...

LMS

[dinojen]

Happy Sunday to all. I was shocked this morning when I read about Serena her loss and outburst. Clisters is on a real roll.

I stopped checking around 7 pm est because of the rain. I want a Nadal and Federer final also.

I've watched the Clijster's match twice now and just am :scared:

Serena was off from the first start of the game... but I found her unprofessional, unsportsman like behavior really disgusting.. every word was caught on camera and you can watch the people's face sitting behind that line judge.. just like... I can't believe she would think she could get by with saying what she did ... with all the expletives and not get knocked for it... totally uncalled for... I felt bad for Kim Clijster's..

AND.. THEN... I'm almost done with my vent... She was totally unapologetic about it when she addressed the media...

Kim played great.. was going to win whether Serena had her melt down or not.


Think the women's final is tonite... and men's is tomorrow night.. will have to check the schedule..

[RayStar]

YEP, Dinojen. Serena may not be allowed to play in the doubles because of her outburst. Too bad.
I think Kim has this in the bag. However, it is NFL - Miller Time for me. I holler more than the men.

[dinojen]

YEP, Dinojen. Serena may not be allowed to play in the doubles because of her outburst. Too bad.
I think Kim has this in the bag. However, it is NFL - Miller Time for me. I holler more than the men.

Mine isn't on till 1 PST.. so that's another 2 and half hours.. watching Nadal play Del Portro.. not looking good for Nadal... down 1 set and behind 1/3 in the second... saying his abdominal muscle is bothering him..

I hope she can't.. that was so unprofessional what she did.. really really tacky.. it's one thing to swear.. but to threaten someone like that.. wow.. she owes the lineslady a apology. IMO


OH.. Federer and Dokovic play at 4:30 EST..

I'm gonna wear out my channel changer today... :thumbsup:

[dinojen]

Pretty bad IMO coming from a champion tennis player...

Dropping the f-word liberally, Williams said, "I swear to God I'm [expletive] going to take this [expletive] ball and shove it down your [expletive] throat, you hear that? I swear to God."

The line judge was called over to the chair umpire, and tournament referee Brian Earley joined in the conversation. With the crowd booing -- making part of the dialogue inaudible -- Williams then went over and said to the line judge: "Sorry, but there are a lot of people who've said way worse." Then the line judge said something to the chair umpire, and Williams responded, "I didn't say I would kill you. Are you serious? I didn't say that." The line judge replied by shaking her head and saying, "Yes."


And we thought Johnny Mac and Jimmy Connors were bad in the old days... lol..

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/usopen09/news/story?id=4468762



Nadal is sinking fast.. really sad to see...

[dinojen]

Well Nadal is out... man he was just outmatched... never have seen him play like that... was like 6-2 6-2 6-2...

So Federer vs. Djokovic play this afternoon... the winner of that will play De Porto..

Kim plays tonite with the 19 year old.. won't even attempt spelling her name.. Waziacki....lol

[HansieDZ]

Well Nadal is out... man he was just outmatched... never have seen him play like that... was like 6-2 6-2 6-2...

So Federer vs. Djokovic play this afternoon... the winner of that will play De Porto..

Kim plays tonite with the 19 year old.. won't even attempt spelling her name.. Waziacki....lol

Wow-where are you seeing this? I still have football on CBS! Is it because you are in CA?

Anyway,DANG IT,I wanted to see Rafael (and his fabulous arms!) play Roger. This guy who beat him........any chance he could make it interesting with Roger?
My land,Roger is so smooth,he hardly breaks a sweat in the Finals!

Guess I will watch the women's finals. I forget-who did Kim marry? At one time,she was engaged to Lleyton but we all know that didn't work out.....
Glad to see her become a mother and coming back and being so strong in her game. Heck,it sure doesn't affect men that way when they become parents!

[dinojen]

Wow-where are you seeing this? I still have football on CBS! Is it because you are in CA?

Anyway,DANG IT,I wanted to see Rafael (and his fabulous arms!) play Roger. This guy who beat him........any chance he could make it interesting with Roger?
My land,Roger is so smooth,he hardly breaks a sweat in the Finals!

Guess I will watch the women's finals. I forget-who did Kim marry? At one time,she was engaged to Lleyton but we all know that didn't work out.....
Glad to see her become a mother and coming back and being so strong in her game. Heck,it sure doesn't affect men that way when they become parents!


CBS has the Federer vs. Dojkovic match on right now.. they just walked on the court...

That guy that played Nadal was good... if Federer gets past Dok.. it should be a great match.

Saw her husband in the stands.. not sure who he is.. name is Brian Lynch famous basketball player in Belgium..

Will keep you posted on the score in case you can't get it.. but check CBS.

[dinojen]

Great match... even...

2/2 first set... playing pretty even...

[HansieDZ]

I got it now,thanks :)

Roger will prevail-he's the best!

Djokovic plays with passion and fire,you gotta give him that. Federer is like a skilled surgeon-he slices and dices and his pulse rate never gets above 72 ;) The man is clinical and much like his good friend,Tiger.

I do miss a little emotion like ol' John McEnroe gave; I miss the days of Sampras and Agassi who were my faves of all-time but mostly I just miss watching Americans in the finals or at least making a good run. Especially at Flushing Meadows.

[dinojen]

I got it now,thanks :)

Roger will prevail-he's the best!

Djokovic plays with passion and fire,you gotta give him that. Federer is like a skilled surgeon-he slices and dices and his pulse rate never gets above 72 ;) The man is clinical and much like his good friend,Tiger.

I do miss a little emotion like ol' John McEnroe gave; I miss the days of Sampras and Agassi who were my faves of all-time but mostly I just miss watching Americans in the finals or at least making a good run. Especially at Flushing Meadows.


Loved watching Sampras and Agassi.. my two favorites before Roger came along..

Man... I'm bouncing between golf... Tiger is 19 under...:tonguewag:.. Niner football 6-0 Niners... and tennis... will be glad when golf is over...

Keep good thoughts... want a Roger vs. De Porto... he's on court watching the match.. nice looking guy...

[dinojen]

Woo Hoo first set goes to Roger... won the tie break.. 6/5:thumbsup:

[dinojen]

Possible Repercussions for Serena Williams
By Lynn Zinser

Amid all the action of a huge day in tennis, the big lingering question at the United States Open is if further discipline will be meted out for Serena Williams’s match-ending tantrum in the semifinal match against Kim Clijsters Saturday night.

Normally there would be no hurry to make a decision, but Serena and Venus Williams have made the women’s doubles final — scheduled to be played Monday — and one of the possible decisions by the U.S.T.A. could be to suspend Serena for the remainder of this tournament, costing the Williams sisters their chance at a doubles title.

The other options for the U.S.T.A. or W.T.A. would be a fine or a suspension that would not kick in until after this tournament ends.

The W.T.A. rules allow for fines or suspensions because of on-court violations of the tour’s code of conduct, but only specifically mentions suspensions in other events of the same tournament when a player is defaulted because of bad behavior. Williams was not defaulted but simply issued a point penalty and that penalty happened to come on match point. Open officials were explicit in explaining that after the match.

http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/possible-repercussions-for-serena-williams/



Really not fair for Venus to be penalized.. but hey rules are rules.. and I still am shocked at her sister's behavior.. just raising her racket to the linesman should of been enough.. IMO

[Lyndawitha"Y]

Wow-where are you seeing this? I still have football on CBS! Is it because you are in CA?

Anyway,DANG IT,I wanted to see Rafael (and his fabulous arms!) play Roger. This guy who beat him........any chance he could make it interesting with Roger?
My land,Roger is so smooth,he hardly breaks a sweat in the Finals!

Guess I will watch the women's finals. I forget-who did Kim marry? At one time,she was engaged to Lleyton but we all know that didn't work out.....
Glad to see her become a mother and coming back and being so strong in her game. Heck,it sure doesn't affect men that way when they become parents!

HansieDZ..I postd this link way back lst weekend..but if you go here there are links toschedules and live links..even streaming if you are in an available area...

Here ya go~~

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/index.html

BTW..Yeppper I think Del Potro will give whoever wins Federer and Djokovic will have a tough time..IMO

LMS

[dinojen]

Set point for Federer... 2 set lead.. from defending his five time US Open run... loving this...:thumbsup:

On a side note.. these two are having a blast playing each other... it's very obvious... makes it fun to watch..

One more side note: Federer is 148-0 in winning when having won the first two sets... :beer:

[dinojen]

They just said Men's finals is tomorrow at 4 EST.. I think the women's doubles are in the morning.. not sure of the time.. and they just announced Serena won't be penalized so she can play.. but she is facing some serious fines.

WOW.. Carillo.. just said she should be suspended.. she shouldn't be allowed to play the doubles... wow... Carillo said it's all about integrity.. wow she is just really really going off on the decision. Wish I could post all what she is saying.. all I can say is WOW.

Don't forget women's final on tonite at 9 EST

2 games away from championship game for Federer..

[dinojen]

Forgot to mention... women's final is on ESPN2:wink:

[MsBondJamesBond]

Wow! I don't know if I've ever watched a full tennis match on television before, but was that ever an exciting thing to see Federer, with his back to the net, hit that ball between his legs and make it successfully over the net to a surprised Djacovic! :thumbup:

[flipflop]

Wow! I don't know if I've ever watched a full tennis match on television before, but was that ever an exciting thing to see Federer, with his back to the net, hit that ball between his legs and make it successfully over the net to a surprised Djacovic! :thumbup:

I saw that!! I think Federer was surprised too. That was a great shot.

[MsBondJamesBond]

I saw that!! I think Federer was surprised too. That was a great shot.

Did you see the interview with him on the court immediately afterwards? He was asked if he practices that shot. He said, oh yeah, all the time, but I never make it. :laugh:

[dinojen]

Women's final about to start on ESPN2... Good Luck Kim... hope you win... you've been awesome..:thumbsup:

[juliekan]

Serena fined, more punishment possible

http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ro-serenafine091309&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Williams was levied with a $10,000 fine by the U.S. Open for unsportsmanlike conduct

An additional $500 fine for racket abuse was also imposed

The committee has the authority to strip Williams of her entire $350,000 prize purse for this tournament, plus hand down a ban for future Slams starting with the 2010 Australian Open. However, she is expected to be allowed to compete in Monday’s women’s doubles final alongside sister Venus.

Oh yeah, and congrats Kim (and dino :) ) she got a great win.

[dinojen]

Serena fined, more punishment possible

http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ro-serenafine091309&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Williams was levied with a $10,000 fine by the U.S. Open for unsportsmanlike conduct

An additional $500 fine for racket abuse was also imposed

The committee has the authority to strip Williams of her entire $350,000 prize purse for this tournament, plus hand down a ban for future Slams starting with the 2010 Australian Open. However, she is expected to be allowed to compete in Monday’s women’s doubles final alongside sister Venus.



Oh yeah, and congrats Kim (and dino :) ) she got a great win.


Great match... so happy she won... she played great and so did the teen..
Kim's little daughter is adorable and was so cute on the court at the end...

Men's final is today at 1 PM PST so that's 4 PM EST on CBS..

Think the woman's doubles final's as been regulated to the tennis channel.. at least on my cable channels.

I don't think they are done with Serena yet.. she could get banned for a few tournaments...

Going to have to tape Federer's match or see if I can get it at work on my computer...lol:tonguewag:

[dinojen]

Love this picture... :wub:

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/photos/2009-09-13/200909131252900010658.html

[dinojen]

All I can say is blah blah blah blah blah...:rolleyes: Guess her PR people must of got ahold of her after she attended the Video Awards last night...:rolleyes:

“I want to sincerely apologize FIRST to the lines woman, Kim Clijsters, the USTA and mostly tennis fans everywhere for my inappropriate outburst,” Monday’s statement read.

“I’m a woman of great pride, faith and integrity, and I admit when I’m wrong,” it continued. “I need to make it clear to all young people that I handled myself inappropriately and it’s not the way to act — win or lose, good call or bad call in any sport, in any manner. I like to lead by example. We all learn from experiences both good and bad, I will learn and grow from this, and be a better person as a result.”



I see her sister and her are winning the doubles match so far.. 6/4 the first set.. I wonder what her welcome was like on the court.. I really do feel sorry for Venus..

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/32842984/ns/sports-tennis/

I hate to even think of her being awarded a trophy after her behavior the other day.. she was so out of line..:angry:

[ABC]

:smile:All I can say is blah blah blah blah blah...:rolleyes: Guess her PR people must of got ahold of her after she attended the Video Awards last night...:rolleyes:

“I want to sincerely apologize FIRST to the lines woman, Kim Clijsters, the USTA and mostly tennis fans everywhere for my inappropriate outburst,” Monday’s statement read.

“I’m a woman of great pride, faith and integrity, and I admit when I’m wrong,” it continued. “I need to make it clear to all young people that I handled myself inappropriately and it’s not the way to act — win or lose, good call or bad call in any sport, in any manner. I like to lead by example. We all learn from experiences both good and bad, I will learn and grow from this, and be a better person as a result.”



I see her sister and her are winning the doubles match so far.. 6/4 the first set.. I wonder what her welcome was like on the court.. I really do feel sorry for Venus..

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/32842984/ns/sports-tennis/

I hate to even think of her being awarded a trophy after her behavior the other day.. she was so out of line..

I think Serena did a great job in being a BIG GIRL, apologizing, making amends and taking responsibility for her actions. Good for her. Wish we could all be so appropriate when we make a mistake. Whats to feel sorry for Venus? They are a great doubles team and I love to watch them play. Well done, Serena and a good example for all of us on making ammends when we have been wrong. IMO, It is not a life event and the linesperson was totally wrong calling a foot fault.

[dinojen]

We can agree to disagree I guess... the apology that she gave today a half hour before she took to the court.. seems a little to late for me.. but hey that's jmo.

They are great tennis players.. both of them.. but Serena's outburst on court and the threatening manner she used towards the lines person was totally uncalled for and I'm sure it will be dealt with.

I'm not surprised they won, I figured they would.



Now for the match I'm really waiting for... Roger vs. the cutie.. that dude is TALL...

It's on in about 20 mins. Will have to catch it when I get home.. in between the blow out football game of Raider's vs. Charger's.. :tonguewag:

[dinojen]

:beer:

Way to go Roger.. off to a great start... 3-0 first set...

[dinojen]

5 / 2 Roger ... first set :thumbsup:

[dinojen]

Roger being Roger... he's fantastic..

6-3 Federer wins first set..

Moving on now... 1st game second set.. Federer...:wink:

[dinojen]

This was fantastic and hilarious all at the same time.. winning point in match..


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/gallery/featured/GAL1160205/1/10/index.htm


Djokovic even had to laugh...:tonguewag:

[dinojen]

Video of it... was hilarious... was second to last point..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGXle4tuhxs



Second set... 5/4 Federer

[RayStar]

Anybody watching Roger now? I am about to have a stroke. This young man Del Potro is on a roll. OUCH

[dinojen]

Anybody watching Roger now? I am about to have a stroke. This young man Del Potro is on a roll. OUCH


Noooooooooooo keeping track of it on the internet.. last time I looked.. he won the second set !! How is it going now.. I go home in like 20 mins... hope it's a long match with a good outcome...lol


Yikes ... I just looked... 6/7 DePorto.... whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[RayStar]

Noooooooooooo keeping track of it on the internet.. last time I looked.. he won the second set !! How is it going now.. I go home in like 20 mins... hope it's a long match with a good outcome...lol


Yikes ... I just looked... 6/7 DePorto.... whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Yikes is right. Third set tied. at 6:24 pm est.

[dinojen]

Yikes is right. Third set tied. at 6:24 pm est.


Heading home now... will check back in soon as I get there.. keep me updated please... hope it goes five sets.. I wanna watch..:sad:

BRB zooming home

[dinojen]

Yipppeeeee made it home... got it on right now... looks like it could be a five set match... this guy woke up... but what was all the talk about someone's coach coaching him while on the court... I figured it had to be Del Porto's... I don't even know who Federer's coach is...:tonguewag:

[dinojen]

4 all fourth set... Federer with two sets, Del Potro with one set... great match.. 30/15 Federer almost 5/4 Federer.. in fourth set.

[RayStar]

Hey Dinojen. This young buck is a fighter. Great match here.

[dinojen]

Hey Dinojen. This young buck is a fighter. Great match here.

I know I'm so happy I made it home in time... this is great. My Mom just called me she said she can't take it...lol.. she is so loving it...

Hope it goes five sets..

Looks like Federer is serving for the match...:thumbsup:

But this young cutie is good.... wow... he's fun to watch. Hell did they say he wasn't even 21?

[dinojen]

WOW.....

:w00t:

[RayStar]

I know I'm so happy I made it home in time... this is great. My Mom just called me she said she can't take it...lol.. she is so loving it...

Hope it goes five sets..

Looks like Federer is serving for the match...:thumbsup:

But this young cutie is good.... wow... he's fun to watch. Hell did they say he wasn't even 21?
OK MOM please be calm. LOL

Where are the real umps and linemen? LOL

[dinojen]

OK MOM please be calm. LOL

Where are the real umps and linemen? LOL


Concession stands I guess... geesh...



Mom is 92 and follows tennis like you wouldn't believe.. she loves the game .. even learned to play with one arm when she was in her late 60's..


Here we go... a whole new set....:thumbsup:

[RayStar]

Yes he is 20 years old and probably very strong!:biggrin: I mean full of it. LOL

He can't beat Roger tonight. Tied and I am PO'd.

[dinojen]

Yes he is 20 years old and probably very strong!:biggrin: I mean full of it. LOL

He can't beat Roger tonight. Tied and I am PO'd.

Have faith RS.. Roger will pull it off... he knows how to do it... :wink:

Can you imagine playing for 3 and a half hours like they do... now way.. I would be dead

[RayStar]

Holy smoke. I can't watch much longer.

[RayStar]

Have faith RS.. Roger will pull it off... he knows how to do it... :wink:

Can you imagine playing for 3 and a half hours like they do... now way.. I would be dead
Three minutes I would be dead. I tried aerobics stepping and boy was I whipped. I lasted about two minutes. LOL

[dinojen]

Ahhhhhhhhhh this getting a tad bit freaky.... that was a nasty fall or he's a great actor...

Come on Roger...:thumbsup:


3 love I feel ill....

[dinojen]

Man I feel sick... didn't see this coming at all....:sad:

WOW... great match.. he should be proud... he beat the master of the game...

[ann10]

Wow. How cute is Del Potro?

[dinojen]

First loss in 41 matches at the US Open.. can you believe that... wow...

Five in a row.. nobody will ever beat that for a long long time.. he's got nothing to be ashamed of.. class guy.. totally class...:wub:

He can go home, relax and enjoy his twin baby girls now...:wink:

Awwwwwwwww what a compliment... Juan Martin says he only wants to be like Roger.... what a compliiment...

[RayStar]

I am truly UPSET. I am happy for the yonng buck. I LOVE ROGER.
Long live Roger. LOL Off to the Annie Le thread. Bye

[ABC]

Man I feel sick... didn't see this coming at all....:sad:

WOW... great match.. he should be proud... he beat the master of the game...
Me either. In fact I thought Roger was going to run away with it and went to dinner in the beginning of the fourth set. Have to see the rerun on Tennis Channel.

[RayStar]

Me either. In fact I thought Roger was going to run away with it and went to dinner in the beginning of the fourth set. Have to see the rerun on Tennis Channel.
You may not feel very well after watching the re-run. The fifth set was downright HORRIBLE. I like Roger. I am happy for the young winner.

[Grayson]

It looks like this U.S. Open was not good for cbs or espn's censors :laugh:
The two outburst to me reminded me of professional tennis in the 80's and early 90's. When John McCenroe played, and gave some memorable tantrums :rolleyes:

[ABC]

It looks like this U.S. Open was not good for cbs or espn's censors :laugh:
The two outburst to me reminded me of professional tennis in the 80's and early 90's. When John McCenroe played, and gave some memorable tantrums :rolleyes:

The 80s and 90s was Tennis's hayday. After that it was Andre Agassi and a bunch of robots. Now that Agassi is retired, we have Andy Roddick. I know Roger is a great player as was Pete Sampa but in my opinion, dull as dishwater or watching paint dry. Bring back "Life" to the circut. Johnny Mac was more entertaining then just about anyone. I saw him play doubles with Arthur Ashe forty years ago and it was a hoot.

[Grayson]

Good gosh don't forget Jim Ferguson and Andy Chang!!! :biggrin: