US Open Tennis 2014: Predictions for Men’s Semifinals and Women’s Final

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Published: September 6, 2014

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The 2014 U.S. Open has not been kind to many of the highest seeds, but some of the world's best players have withstood test after test to make a deep run.

The top seeds in both the men's and women's draws are safe, with Serena Williams advancing to the final and Novak Djokovic more alive than ever on the men's side. Roger Federer is also around after surviving from a two-set disadvantage to No. 20 Gael Monfils on Thursday, and there are a couple of other less touted standouts still alive as well.

An exciting stage has been set for the final weekend at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with a women's final and two men's semifinals to round out the action.

Let's take a closer look at every matchup and make some predictions.



 

Women's Final

No. 1 Serena Williams vs. No. 10 Caroline Wozniacki



Williams hasn't won a Grand Slam in 2014, but you couldn't tell by the way she has played in New York over the past few weeks. It will be easier said than done, though, continuing that level of play against familiar foe Caroline Wozniacki in Sunday's final.

The top-seeded American has not lost a single set thus far, most recently dominating semifinalist No. 17 Ekaterina Makarova in 60 quick minutes as the tournament's Twitter noted:



Williams has only continued her dominance after ripping through her summer slate, which included two victories over her opponent, Wozniacki.

However, the 10th-seeded underdog has dazzled since those defeats and topped No. 5 Maria Sharapova as well as No. 13 Sara Errani to make her first Grand Slam final since 2009—which also came at Flushing Meadows.

Wozniacki, close friends with Williams off the court, has played the top seed close in their two summer matches as both went to three sets. Because of Wozniacki's familiarity, Williams expects another long match, per her official post-m...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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