Petrova Out, Wozniak to the Semis
September 19, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec – They are now down to the final four up in Canada.
The big story is top seed Nadia Petrova retiring before the second set due to an illness, meaning fifth seed Melinda Czink advances after a 7-6 (4) first set.
Czink will be taking on Aleksandra Wozniak. The Quebec native beat Alla Kudryavtseva [...]
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 [...]
Sweet Caroline Smiles To The Semis
September 9, 2009 by Joe McDonald · 2 Comments
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Although America’s Sweetheart is out, “Sweet Caroline” is still plaing music at the Open. And with Melanie Oudin going home, Caroline Wozniacki becomes the story in Flushing.
The attractive 19 year-old from Denmark, has slowly been improving and now has reached her first Semifinals at a Grand Slam. She is just soaking [...]
Can Anyone Beat Serena?
September 8, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – With all the talk of Melanie Oudin, Kim Clijsters, and even Caroline Wozniacki, no one is talking about the big stumbling block at the bottom of the draw.
Yet, No. 2 seed Serena Williams just keeps winning, not even dropping a set this tournament with a 6-4, 6-3, win in the Quarterfinals [...]
Isner’s Run Ends At Verdasco’s Hands
September 7, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
John Isner’s run has come to an end. A match after showing tremendous heart against Andy Roddick, the lanky 24 year-old American fell to No.10 seeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in four sets 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 over on Louis Armstrong.
He got out to a good start like the other night but couldn’t maintain the level [...]
