Del Potro Beats Up A Beaten Up Nadal
September 13, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
There will be no Federer-Nadal final. Thanks to a virtuoso performance by Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro, that will have to wait at least another year at the U.S. Open. “I’m sorry,” del Potro told a chuckling crowd which he earlier thanked for their support at his favorite event while speaking with ESPN’s Darren Cahill. [...]
Nadal Shows Only Love for Gonzo
September 12, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
It was the tennis equivalent of No Mas. A day and a half following the rain, Rafael Nadal finished off Fernando Gonzalez in the continuation of their men’s quarterfinal. The charismatic 23 year-old from Mallorca took back his No.2 ranking, barely breaking a sweat in a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-0 win advancing to a [...]
Nadal/Gonzalez Suspended Along with Fans
September 11, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
A really good men’s quarter between Rafael Nadal and Fernando Gonzalez was suspended due to incoming rain. The entertaining match to take on previous winner Juan Martin Del Potro in the semis had already been stopped twice and apparently, reports of more rain made it impossible to complete before disappointed Ashe spectators who patiently waited [...]
Del Potro Ends Cilic’s Run
September 11, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
In his first grand slam quarterfinal, Marin Cilic gave it his best but ultimately it was the higher ranked Juan Martin Del Potro who proved too much. The 20 year-old sixth seeded Argentine continued to ride the wave, rallying from a set and break down to dispatch the No.16 Croat 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 at [...]
US Open Preview
August 31, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
The time has finally come. Yes. Happy Birthday Andy Roddick! Hopefully for you, this year’s U.S. Open will be extra special. Especially after that memorable five-set Wimbledon classic with Roger Federer. Can the just turned 27 year-old American overcome heartache to win his second Open and first major since 2003 when he was No.1 in [...]


