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Matchbox · 5 September 2009, 06:01 PM

Just spent a couple of days @ the US Open - didn't want to come home tonite!

Players that impressed me the most:

MELANIE OUDIN - what a spitfire!! At only 17, she's a serious threat on the Court ... although Maria is #1 in my book, I'm not certain who I'll be rooting for in Saturday's match! Besides her obvious sports talent, her polite & genuine charm, demeanor & off court presence is 101%! Even when she lost her (mixed doubles) match, she signed autographs & actually looked up at her fans! Class Act to go with the talent - America has another champ in line to follow the Williams sisters!

CAROLINE WOZNIACKI - a great player whose off court presence is even more admirable. After a well fought (& won) doubles match, a tired, sweat soaked Wozniacki could not have been more respectful of her admirers. Generous with autographs and actually looking at her fans, she was also more patient than could be reasonably expected in actually stopping for quick pics. ANOTHER CLASS ACT!!!

VICTORIA AZARENKA - an understated talent who was not having the best of luck the past few days - I know she is capable of much better. I think she also has great commercial appeal for endorsements ... but her after match interaction with fans leaves much to be desired. When she loses, she displays frustration/anger (at herself) too openly (imho) ... she picks up very abruptly & exits arena as fast as possible. When she wins, she is slightly better .. she scribbles a few autographs as if it is an effort for her ... all mechanical, no warmth, eye contact or personality. POLISH YOUR PUBLIC, VIC & YOU'LL BE A PERFECT CHAMP!

MISS SHARAPOVA - was not able to get back into Ashe in the evening to see my absolute #1 favorite as there no tickets to be had! I had a chance to buy 1 ticket at 11:00AM, but thought I would hold off till 2 tickets together became available - HA!- that won't happen again! GOOD LUCK MARIA - hope you are ready because Melanie O. is going to give you a real run on Saturday!

Already can't wait for September 2010!!!

abigsecret · 6 September 2009, 02:08 AM

I am soooo excited Kim Clijsters is back!!!!

I hope she'll kick Maria's butt!

esm · 6 September 2009, 04:46 AM

yes I'm a big time tennis fan. Playing and watching matches whenever I can. Try to play at lease once a week nowadays.

Don't really pay attention to WTA players normally unless during the slams.

We went to the Wimbledon exhibition match between Mr & mrs Agasssi vs. Henman & Clister match back in may under the new roof. It was awesome to see "old" faces.

The wife and I are looking forward to go to end of the year master series in London. It should be fun.

AIKO · 6 September 2009, 07:51 AM

Oudin just put away Maria, what a fun match! Very exciting to see a young up and coming American. Hopefully she can get to a Williams sister. Sharapova played well except her serve was as bad as I have ever seen.

sleddog · 6 September 2009, 07:56 AM

Only trouble with the US open this year is that it's sponsored by Citizen...! What the H#$L!!!

(Why not Rolex?)

JJ Irani · 6 September 2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abigsecret

I am soooo excited Kim Clijsters is back!!!!

I hope she'll kick Maria's butt!

I don't know about her butt, but here's a couple of points worth mentioning!

onkyo · 6 September 2009, 08:14 AM

I was there 3 nights this week and had a great time.

Needless to say my seats were not great. But what do you expect for $10 a seat.

Going for one night next week also.

(Federer in black on the far court... I should say farther court

)

TheDude · 7 September 2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I don't know about her butt, but here's a couple of points worth mentioning!

Maria is a much better player, but she can't hold a candle to Anna in the looks department...

I snapped these last summer.

Matchbox · 7 September 2009, 12:44 PM

[QUOTE=TheDude;1346085] Maria ... can't hold a candle to Anna in the looks department...

WHAT???????????
SURELY YOU SAY THIS IN JEST!!!!

Matchbox · 7 September 2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I don't know about her butt, but here's a couple of points worth mentioning!

JJ,

Just for your personal understanding .... Maria is a 100 percent well rounded !!!

Matchbox · 7 September 2009, 12:58 PM

[QUOTE=onkyo;1345386]I was there 3 nights this week and had a great time.

Needless to say my seats were not great. But what do you expect for $10 a seat.

WE BOUNCED AROUND SEVERAL DIFFERENT SEATS & YOU KNOW EVEN THE NOSEBLEED SEATS WEREN'T THAT BAD!

WE MOVED INTO THE SHADE OF THE EAST SIDE HIGH ALTITUDES OF ASHE IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON ... MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT THERE WAS THE CONSTANT FLOW OF SPECTATORS UP & DOWN STEPS OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF COURT.

IN ARMSTRONG & GRANDSTAND THEY LIMIT ENTRY TO BREAKS ONLY WHICH CAN BE A PAIN, BUT IS MOST COURTEOUS TO THOSE ALREADY SEATED!

onkyo · 7 September 2009, 02:57 PM

[QUOTE=Matchbox;1346456]

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

I was there 3 nights this week and had a great time.

Needless to say my seats were not great. But what do you expect for $10 a seat.

WE BOUNCED AROUND SEVERAL DIFFERENT SEATS & YOU KNOW EVEN THE NOSEBLEED SEATS WEREN'T THAT BAD!

WE MOVED INTO THE SHADE OF THE EAST SIDE HIGH ALTITUDES OF ASHE IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON ... MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT THERE WAS THE CONSTANT FLOW OF SPECTATORS UP & DOWN STEPS OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF COURT.

IN ARMSTRONG & GRANDSTAND THEY LIMIT ENTRY TO BREAKS ONLY WHICH CAN BE A PAIN, BUT IS MOST COURTEOUS TO THOSE ALREADY SEATED!

Yeah, people constantly moving around was annoying.

I actually moved back a few rows (to row Z) for some peace.

Watchdog · 7 September 2009, 04:05 PM

Miss the 80s McEnroe v Connors matches, but I heard the two old-timers hit around for a couple hours while there this week. Would have loved to have seen it.

TheDude · 7 September 2009, 11:58 PM

[QUOTE=Matchbox;1346443]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

Maria ... can't hold a candle to Anna in the looks department...

WHAT???????????
SURELY YOU SAY THIS IN JEST!!!!

Heh - well, it looks like it's going to work out then. You can have Maria, and I'll take Anna!

Matchbox · 8 September 2009, 08:12 AM

[QUOTE=TheDude;1346779]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchbox

Heh - well, it looks like it's going to work out then. You can have Maria, and I'll take Anna!

DEAL!!!

Did you see MelO's match today ... what a spitfire!!!

Matchbox · 10 September 2009, 08:19 AM

Tonite's match is another for which I have mixed emotions.

I'm rooting for both - quality opponents!

I'll be happy for winner, but sad to see one's participation in this tourney end.

Predictions anyone ?

I guess long & drawn out 3 sets ... with MelO squeaking out another win.

AIKO · 10 September 2009, 08:31 AM

Mel O. in 2 sets. 6-4, 6-3.

AIKO · 10 September 2009, 11:53 AM

Well I could not have been more wrong. Wazniaki played ok-not great. She had a lot of unforced errors. But Mello, not sure if it was nerves or fatigue-mental/physical. Really a shame. If she played 70% as well as she had the past few matches she would have won easily but she really killed herself with errors. Great run, she can really build on this. I would like to see Wazniaki or Clistjers win. I am totally butchering the spelling of these names.

abigsecret · 10 September 2009, 01:37 PM

Watching Federer - Soderling right now... that third set was awesome!! (it's 2-2 in the 4th set now)
I'm pretty sure Federer is going to win this one though!

abigsecret · 10 September 2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abigsecret

Watching Federer - Soderling right now... that third set was awesome!! (it's 2-2 in the 4th set now)
I'm pretty sure Federer is going to win this one though!

Federer won indeed!

onkyo · 10 September 2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abigsecret

Federer won indeed!

Great match!!! (other than the 1st set

)

abigsecret · 13 September 2009, 03:33 PM

What in the world was Serena thinking??

The best one won regardless

Go Kim!!

What a come-back!!

onkyo · 14 September 2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abigsecret

What in the world was Serena thinking??

The best one won regardless

Go Kim!!

What a come-back!!

Completely unprofessional actions and harassment in my view.... she deserves to be punished severely including monetary fine, loss of endorsements, and temporary banning from professional tennis.

She should also apologize to the line judge.

kcmo · 14 September 2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Completely unprofessional actions and harassment in my view.... she deserves to be punished severely including monetary fine, loss of endorsements, and temporary banning from professional tennis.

She should also apologize to the line judge.

I'm with ya Pav! I hope she is suspended!

unclesallie · 14 September 2009, 11:38 AM

Serena was quoted, after this incident, that she is getting better with her temper. She has not apologized, and apparently threatened the line judge. I agree with you Pav.....this should not be the end of this for her, but she brings big $$ to the women's tour, and that's the end of that, I fear.

abigsecret · 14 September 2009, 01:50 PM

Serena was fined $10,500. That's the maximum, but total peanuts for her! Still no apology, and she can still play the doubles final!

But what about Kim Clijsters! Coming in with a wildcard, playing only her third tournament this year since she took an over 2 year break, had a child and lost her father to cancer, and she is the 2009 US Open CHAMPION!!!
I'm so proud to be Belgian!!!!

unclesallie · 14 September 2009, 07:01 PM

Miryena: did you see Kim's pics with her gorgeous daughter on the front page of the NY Times this morning? Wonderful! and, the article mentioned that Serena faces suspension...one can only hope and dream(but i'm not holding my breath, that's for sure).

ducatidoc · 14 September 2009, 07:38 PM

Happy for Clisters as well. Actually happy for womens tennis that little-by-little the Williams sisters are becoming passe I was tired of their demeanor about 5 minutes after they first burst onto the scene. I like Venus better of the two , nothing serene about Serena.

AIKO · 14 September 2009, 10:42 PM

As a huge tennis fan, I am really happy for Kim Clijsters. I was was a big fan before she stopped playing. I hope she plays a semi-full schedule next year, she is good for the game. Serena should be suspended. The tour is in a tough spot suspending it's top player but I think it should be done. On another note, that line's woman should be re-assigned to junior tournaments forever. You CANNOT call a foot fault at that point in the matc-it just is unheard of.

onkyo · 14 September 2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AIKO

As a huge tennis fan, I am really happy for Kim Clijsters. I was was a big fan before she stopped playing. I hope she plays a semi-full schedule next year, she is good for the game. Serena should be suspended. The tour is in a tough spot suspending it's top player but I think it should be done. On another note, that line's woman should be re-assigned to junior tournaments forever. You CANNOT call a foot fault at that point in the matc-it just is unheard of.

I too am a huge tennis fan (I went four days to the US open this year) and agree foot faults are not commonly called, but in what sport do you bend or ignore rules because its the end of the match.......

The call was made appropriately and Serena lost control of herself. Serena is the one who should be re-assigned to junior tournaments forever (or at least a long time).

6 September 2009, 02:08 AM	#2
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	I am soooo excited Kim Clijsters is back!!!! I hope she'll kick Maria's butt! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

6 September 2009, 07:56 AM	#5
sleddog 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,935	Only trouble with the US open this year is that it's sponsored by Citizen...! What the H#$L!!! (Why not Rolex?) __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

7 September 2009, 12:44 PM	#9
Matchbox "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA - USA Posts: 100	!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [QUOTE=TheDude;1346085] Maria ... can't hold a candle to Anna in the looks department... WHAT??????????? SURELY YOU SAY THIS IN JEST!!!!

7 September 2009, 12:58 PM	#11
Matchbox "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA - USA Posts: 100	Ashe Stadium [QUOTE=onkyo;1345386]I was there 3 nights this week and had a great time. Needless to say my seats were not great. But what do you expect for $10 a seat. WE BOUNCED AROUND SEVERAL DIFFERENT SEATS & YOU KNOW EVEN THE NOSEBLEED SEATS WEREN'T THAT BAD! WE MOVED INTO THE SHADE OF THE EAST SIDE HIGH ALTITUDES OF ASHE IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON ... MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT THERE WAS THE CONSTANT FLOW OF SPECTATORS UP & DOWN STEPS OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF COURT. IN ARMSTRONG & GRANDSTAND THEY LIMIT ENTRY TO BREAKS ONLY WHICH CAN BE A PAIN, BUT IS MOST COURTEOUS TO THOSE ALREADY SEATED!

10 September 2009, 08:19 AM	#16
Matchbox "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA - USA Posts: 100	Wed. PM Excitement Tonite's match is another for which I have mixed emotions. I'm rooting for both - quality opponents! I'll be happy for winner, but sad to see one's participation in this tourney end. Predictions anyone ? I guess long & drawn out 3 sets ... with MelO squeaking out another win.

5 September 2009, 06:01 PM	#1
Matchbox "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA - USA Posts: 100	Tennis anyone? Just spent a couple of days @ the US Open - didn't want to come home tonite! Players that impressed me the most: MELANIE OUDIN - what a spitfire!! At only 17, she's a serious threat on the Court ... although Maria is #1 in my book, I'm not certain who I'll be rooting for in Saturday's match! Besides her obvious sports talent, her polite & genuine charm, demeanor & off court presence is 101%! Even when she lost her (mixed doubles) match, she signed autographs & actually looked up at her fans! Class Act to go with the talent - America has another champ in line to follow the Williams sisters! CAROLINE WOZNIACKI - a great player whose off court presence is even more admirable. After a well fought (& won) doubles match, a tired, sweat soaked Wozniacki could not have been more respectful of her admirers. Generous with autographs and actually looking at her fans, she was also more patient than could be reasonably expected in actually stopping for quick pics. ANOTHER CLASS ACT!!! VICTORIA AZARENKA - an understated talent who was not having the best of luck the past few days - I know she is capable of much better. I think she also has great commercial appeal for endorsements ... but her after match interaction with fans leaves much to be desired. When she loses, she displays frustration/anger (at herself) too openly (imho) ... she picks up very abruptly & exits arena as fast as possible. When she wins, she is slightly better .. she scribbles a few autographs as if it is an effort for her ... all mechanical, no warmth, eye contact or personality. POLISH YOUR PUBLIC, VIC & YOU'LL BE A PERFECT CHAMP! MISS SHARAPOVA - was not able to get back into Ashe in the evening to see my absolute #1 favorite as there no tickets to be had! I had a chance to buy 1 ticket at 11:00AM, but thought I would hold off till 2 tickets together became available - HA!- that won't happen again! GOOD LUCK MARIA - hope you are ready because Melanie O. is going to give you a real run on Saturday! Already can't wait for September 2010!!!

6 September 2009, 04:46 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	yes I'm a big time tennis fan. Playing and watching matches whenever I can. Try to play at lease once a week nowadays. Don't really pay attention to WTA players normally unless during the slams. We went to the Wimbledon exhibition match between Mr & mrs Agasssi vs. Henman & Clister match back in may under the new roof. It was awesome to see "old" faces. The wife and I are looking forward to go to end of the year master series in London. It should be fun.

6 September 2009, 07:51 AM	#4
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Oudin just put away Maria, what a fun match! Very exciting to see a young up and coming American. Hopefully she can get to a Williams sister. Sharapova played well except her serve was as bad as I have ever seen.

6 September 2009, 08:14 AM	#7
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I was there 3 nights this week and had a great time. Needless to say my seats were not great. But what do you expect for $10 a seat. Going for one night next week also. (Federer in black on the far court... I should say farther court )

7 September 2009, 04:05 PM	#13
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,851	Miss the 80s McEnroe v Connors matches, but I heard the two old-timers hit around for a couple hours while there this week. Would have loved to have seen it.

10 September 2009, 08:31 AM	#17
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Mel O. in 2 sets. 6-4, 6-3.

10 September 2009, 11:53 AM	#18
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Well I could not have been more wrong. Wazniaki played ok-not great. She had a lot of unforced errors. But Mello, not sure if it was nerves or fatigue-mental/physical. Really a shame. If she played 70% as well as she had the past few matches she would have won easily but she really killed herself with errors. Great run, she can really build on this. I would like to see Wazniaki or Clistjers win. I am totally butchering the spelling of these names.

10 September 2009, 01:37 PM	#19
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Watching Federer - Soderling right now... that third set was awesome!! (it's 2-2 in the 4th set now) I'm pretty sure Federer is going to win this one though! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

13 September 2009, 03:33 PM	#22
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	What in the world was Serena thinking?? The best one won regardless Go Kim!! What a come-back!! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

14 September 2009, 11:38 AM	#25
unclesallie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,918	Serena was quoted, after this incident, that she is getting better with her temper. She has not apologized, and apparently threatened the line judge. I agree with you Pav.....this should not be the end of this for her, but she brings big $$ to the women's tour, and that's the end of that, I fear.

14 September 2009, 01:50 PM	#26
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Serena was fined $10,500. That's the maximum, but total peanuts for her! Still no apology, and she can still play the doubles final! But what about Kim Clijsters! Coming in with a wildcard, playing only her third tournament this year since she took an over 2 year break, had a child and lost her father to cancer, and she is the 2009 US Open CHAMPION!!! I'm so proud to be Belgian!!!! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

14 September 2009, 07:01 PM	#27
unclesallie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,918	Miryena: did you see Kim's pics with her gorgeous daughter on the front page of the NY Times this morning? Wonderful! and, the article mentioned that Serena faces suspension...one can only hope and dream(but i'm not holding my breath, that's for sure).

14 September 2009, 07:38 PM	#28
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Happy for Clisters as well. Actually happy for womens tennis that little-by-little the Williams sisters are becoming passe I was tired of their demeanor about 5 minutes after they first burst onto the scene. I like Venus better of the two , nothing serene about Serena. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

14 September 2009, 10:42 PM	#29
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	As a huge tennis fan, I am really happy for Kim Clijsters. I was was a big fan before she stopped playing. I hope she plays a semi-full schedule next year, she is good for the game. Serena should be suspended. The tour is in a tough spot suspending it's top player but I think it should be done. On another note, that line's woman should be re-assigned to junior tournaments forever. You CANNOT call a foot fault at that point in the matc-it just is unheard of.

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