U.S. Open 2010: Breaking Down Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

There is a lot to rejoice about today. Roger Federer is still on track to meet Rafael Nadal after his straight three set win over the No. 12 seed Jurgen Melzer. The match showcased a number of significant aspects of Federer’s game, none bigger than his hands. The games played by Nadal have also shown numerous aspects about his improved game. Particularly his serve. So what will the Finals bring,... 

2010 U.S. Open Men’s Tennis: Will We See Single Nation Finals Again?

We have the Rafael Nadal – Roger Federer rivalry still alive. But so are two or more players from three countries.  While France had some chances, it did not have the ranked players that Spain enjoys in the U.S. Open Men’s Draw. It was therefore a surprise worthy of a story two days ago. But now we are down to brass tacks. And Spain, the United States, and Switzerland all have... 

U.S. Open 2010: Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and John Isner Highlight Men’s Draw

As usual, you can catch Tennis Channel, CBS television and USOpen.org Internet transmissions throughout the day. While three of today’s US Open Tennis matches are highlighted below, this could prove to be the best day for the Men’s Draw so far. Although you have already missed steady Fernando Verdasco beating erratic David Nalbanian in four sets, this great tennis is still to come.... 

2010 US Open Tennis: What’s With All These Frenchmen?

As promised, this is about Richard Gasquet and his chances to win the 2010 U.S. Open Tennis Grand Slam currently underway. But in reality, it has to be about all the Frenchmen. So far, the following are among those advancing, with other Frenchmen threatening to break through with current rounds as I write this article in parentheses: Gasquet (3), Jeremy Chardy (out in second), Benoit Paire (close to... 

2010 U.S. Open Tennis Profile: Sergiy Stakhovsky Into Finals?

Sergiy Stakhovsky is one of my two dark horse picks to end up in the 2010 U.S. Open Finals. The other is Richard Gasquet, who will be profiled tomorrow. Neither exciting or particularly wonderful in any phase of his game, Stakhovsky has fairly good court coverage and is relatively steady from the backcourt. If there is a strength, it is his drop shot, which is fairly accurate especially if done from... 

U.S. Open Tennis 2010 TV Schedule: What Matches To Watch on Thursday

We have moved into the Second Round of the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament today. I write this as the day is progressing, so it is up to date concerning what remains for the day. So far, the biggest win of the tournament was Richard Gasquet‘s victory over Nickolay Davydenko, the sixth seed. I have Gasquet as one of two to watch for getting far in the tournament. Kei Nishikori’s victory over... 

2010 US Open Tennis: Rafael Nadal Looks Shaky in First Round

The collective sighs you heard last night from the TV commentators, fans and U.S. Open officials did not come from the great display of tennis in Arthur Ashe Stadium. In reality, they were because Rafael Nadal survived his opening 2010 U.S. Open tennis match against unranked Teymuraz Gabashvili. Nadal’s game against Gabashvili, the 98th ranked player in the U.S. Open and 93rd ranked player in... 

Are U.S. Open Tennis Courts Even Slower in 2010?

Does the US Open court surface favor Roger Federer over Rafael Nadal? For years, Nadal has been designated as a slower court specialist, with clay as his favorite. However, recently he has had greater success on grass and hard courts.  The reason, according to some analysts, has to do with the fact that the courts have been slowing down for some time. Worried that huge servers would dominate those... 

U.S. Open 2010: Can an Unseeded Men’s Tennis Player Win Again?

Will it be Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal or someone else?  With Federer making few excuses at the moment, mononucleosis gone, and no known physical injuries, he is the bookies’ favorite, with Nadal just behind.  Will Federer win a record sixth US Men’s Open title this year? Hard courts at times punish the way Nadal plays. Yet, he continues to amaze many with his ability to advance... 

Barclays Golf: As Tiger Woods Fades, Golf Looks for New Hero

It is not enough that Tiger Woods is in the middle of the end of his career. Not enough that Jack Nicklaus’ record in the Majors is almost certainly no longer in jeopardy. No sensible person would find in Tiger Woods the player he used to be. Yet many in the crowds still hope he wins. The media plays to his tune, saying Tiger Woods is back after only part of the first round of a tournament is... 

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