2012 U. S. Open Championships...New York, New York

[klacr]

Murray did it. All the credit in the world. Awesome performance. No one said it would be easy. Murray played a smarter match and handled the wind like a champ. He deserves it. I love when someone proves me wrong. Murray's victory is great for tennis.


Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[stotty]

Finally...

Finally, my man comes through.

The wind played heavily in Murray's favour. I came to the conclusion that Djokovic is not a lover of playing in the wind. Conversely, Murray used the wind to good effect.

Though the match ebbed and flowed unpredictably, Murray looked incredibly good for periods of time. It's not easy to knock Djokovic from pillar to post as he did at times. Murray is the cleanest hitter ever when he has those spells.

I am so pleased Murray has finally won a slam. He deserves it. I've seen Djokovic play better, but over here in the UK we'll take victory any way we can get it.

[klacr]

Over/Under

If Murray is unable to beat Djokovic today, what is the over/under for the amount of times he pulls on his hamstring, grabs his back, or makes a grimace as if he's passing a kidney stone. anyone?


Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[klacr]

Could it be?

On this very day, September 10th in 1933...

Fred perry won his 1st ever major as the #3 seed at the US Open.

Could this be a sign?

I don't think so. I like Djokovic in 4 comfortable sets.

But for Murray's sake, if he wins, he's earned it.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[stotty]

Murray...maybe Djokovic.

I agree with don_budge about the seeding issue. We're on the same page with that one.

Good to see Murray come through against Birdy. He nearly slipped up in that third set...got a little careless.

It's very windy in that big arena today. That could act as a leveller in the Djokovic/Ferrer match. But Djokovic will take some stopping. He's looked brutally efficient in every round so far. Has there ever been a better player on hard courts than Djokovic? I can't think of one. His movement is so good he makes the court shrink. He is so strong on both wings, where Nadal and Federer are only that strong on one wing. Djokovic does have inexplicable lapses, though. He nearly always has them...but then surges back with exceptional play. It's when his back is to wall that he plays the most incredible tennis.

Murray is in the final now. If Djokovic defeats Ferrer as expected, Murray will have to play game of his life to lift the title.

[stevenmila]

a poor sportsman

Congratulations Andy - Tomas - received his comeuppance - glad to see his arrogant smile was wiped off his face - all that gloating and smiling during the fed match such poor gamesmanship - Break a leg Novak...

[don_budge]

Would have...and could have?

Am I the only crazy one that thinks Berdych has a chance?

At the end of the day, Berdych has just as many grand slams as Murray.

Guess I'll just stick with T-Berd. Loyal to a fault. I'll go down with the ship. Been on the bandwagon long enough. Not getting off now or anytime soon.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

Nothing wrong with loyalty in my book Kyle LaCroix. Go down with the ship and be the last one to leave...we are short on heroes these days. Real heroes. Just one last comment about things here...at the U. S. Open.

Right now I am watching some of the Berdych takedown of the Swiss Maestro and a couple of things occurred to me. Number one and foremost...Roger wore the white socks with the dark blue outfit and matching shoes. Fashion faux pas Rog...big mistake and The Big Bird capitalized on your judgement, your lack of color coordination.

Number two Mr. Federer...is the racquet. Would somebody at Wilson please send this guy something that will prolong his career another year so that I might remain interested in the professional game of tennis. Without this guy things seem a bit drab in the Big Apple now.

Lastly...it's the draw. Perhaps a few of you now will tend to agree with me and my complaint about the seeds not being awarded their just rewards for earning their seed position. Things may of been different if Roger had been slated to play Tipsarevic in the quarters and then Ferrer in the semis. Even the other semi with Murray and Djokovic would of been more compelling.

So I am with you Kyle...why not Tomas Berdych. And doesn't he have one Slam and Murray has zero? But on the other hand...if Murray should take the whole thing I would be most pleased for our good friend in the UK...licensedcoach.

[klacr]

T-Berd Bandwagon. Plenty of room left. Been here since the IPO

Murray will be pleased he doesn't have to play Federer. He will still have to get through Djokovic, though, and that won't be easy. Murray will be hoping Del Potro can pull of an upset today.

Am I the only crazy one that thinks Berdych has a chance?

Murray still has to play Berdych. Let's not overlook a man that can beat Federer. In Federer's career at Grand Slams, there have only been 4 men that have beaten him 2 times or more, they are Nadal, Djokovic, Nalbandian and Berdych.

At the end of the day, Berdych has just as many grand slams as Murray.

Guess I'll just stick with T-Berd. Loyal to a fault. I'll go down with the ship. Been on the bandwagon long enough. Not getting off now or anytime soon.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[stevenmila]

Adam...

Steve Johnson... maybe Adam Sandler -

John McEnroe (USA) /
Adam Sandler(USA)
vs.
Jim Courier (USA) /
Kevin James(USA)
its the warm up for the main event - joker- delpo

[bman]

So who is the best American now? Fish? Isner? I think we have hit rock bottom as far as U.S. men's tennis goes.

I am worried about the day Fed retires. My interest in watching pro tennis will go way down. Even when he loses, his tennis is just so darn pleasing to watch.

[stotty]

Federer lost this match by playing sloppily after getting the break in the first set. But, with that said, major credit to Berdych. He played fantastic tennis--very few errors, great movement, and huge shots all over the place.

I agree with Don Budge...tournament is more or less over for me. I will root for Berdych but he has very little chance to get through in my opinion.

It'a a sad state of affairs when we're relying on just a couple of top players to make it through to the semi's and finals. On the odd occasion they don't get through, we switch off the TV.

We really need a handful of upstarts to come through to put some cats amongst the pigeons. We need a brat, we need another Mac.

[bman]

Federer lost this match by playing sloppily after getting the break in the first set. But, with that said, major credit to Berdych. He played fantastic tennis--very few errors, great movement, and huge shots all over the place.

I agree with Don Budge...tournament is more or less over for me. I will root for Berdych but he has very little chance to get through in my opinion.

[stotty]

Fed's forehand

it was sad to see Federer so out of it - he looked positively old to the youthful "blondie" (ala spaghetti western voice) - I so wanted him to win, but even after the 4th set his game was so erratic - the precision timing was missing - it was hard to believe that he would come back - but I watched on with stilted anticipation - hoping for flyovers from JFK of yesteryear - look he is getting old, and I wondered if playing under the lights just makes it that much harder - his inside out was so out or in the net - but anyway, how bout Mr. Murray - I sincerely hope he can pull it together - first one to smile or volley wins...come on Ivan!

I re-watched the 2008 Wimbledon final a few days ago. Federer definitely doesn't hit his forehand as well as that anymore (although he was close to it in the last 2 sets of this years final against Murray). He misses more forehands these days and doesn't hit it quite as hard as back then.

I love Federer's forehand. I think it's the greatest tennis shot ever....but it's not quite the shot it was.

Murray will be pleased he doesn't have to play Federer. He will still have to get through Djokovic, though, and that won't be easy. Murray will be hoping Del Potro can pull of an upset today.

[stevenmila]

the good the bad and the very ugly - no not eastwood

it was sad to see Federer so out of it - he looked positively old to the youthful "blondie" (ala spaghetti western voice) - I so wanted him to win, but even after the 4th set his game was so erratic - the precision timing was missing - it was hard to believe that he would come back - but I watched on with stilted anticipation - hoping for flyovers from JFK of yesteryear - look he is getting old, and I wondered if playing under the lights just makes it that much harder - his inside out was so out or in the net - but anyway, how bout Mr. Murray - I sincerely hope he can pull it together - first one to smile or volley wins...come on Ivan!

[klacr]

As much as I respect and admire Federer for his game, grace, fluidity and technical perfection, I'm a big Berdych fan. (See some of my old posts). So this morning I'm a bit torn. Elated for Berdych once again showing his potential and proving he's a big time player and threat at Grand Slams. But sad in a way that Federer will not be getting #18...just yet.

T-Berd has a great shot against Murray. He holds a 4-2 head to head advantage against Murray. Berdych has the game to give trouble to anyone, especially Murray.

As for the bottom half of the draw, well I think it's safe to say Djokovic is the favorite as well he should be. He's gone through the draw with no issues.

When is Murray going to win a slam? I think never. But out of respect to Murray, I really hope I'm wrong.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton