U.S. Open 2010 Results, Scores and Brackets: Friday’s Winners and Losers

Thursday had all the favorites going through. Friday was a repeat.  Whereas some favorites and outsiders struggled in the first round, the second round for the men and the third round for the women seemed a lot easier. Upsets? I didn’t see any.    The Men Andy Murray had an initial fight with Dustin Brown, but drew away at 5-all in the first and never looked back. In the end, Brown... 

Is Caroline Wozniacki the Future No. 1 in Women’s Tennis?

Half a year ago, I wrote an article with more or less the same question. The then-19-year-old Dane was ranked fourth, and many were saying this was too high a ranking for her (also indicated by this author). A week or two later, she was even up at No. 3.  Now, she is No. 2 and the No. 1 seed for the US Open in the absence of Serena Williams. If she wins, she is indeed the No. 1 in women’s... 

Why Wimbledon 2010 Will Forever Define Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal has just returned as men’s tennis top dog, yes, you read correctly—returned. For more than three years he was chasing his older rival Roger Federer, perhaps the greatest ever to play the game, before finally surpassing him in August 2008 after an incredible spring and summer, including Rafael Nadal’s first Wimbledon title and first Olympic gold.  For almost a year,... 

2010 French Open: Who Is More Gracious in Defeat: Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer?

Featured B/R columnist Tim Ruffin  has managed to stir up the pot quite a bit with his last articles about Roger Federer not being as great a man as he should be—especially not in defeat.  Today’s loss provides us with two comparable situations. The defending champion being upended by the same man: Swedish brutal bash-baller Robin Söderling.  Rafa had... 

Roger Federer Vs. Robin Söderling: Repeat or Reversal Of Fortunes?

Tomorrow features the most promising match-up on the men’s side of the tournament so far—a repeat of last years final between the defending champion Roger Federer and Swedish prodigy and runner-up Robin Söderling. Who will emerge as winner and make his way towards the semi’s, where either Thomas Berdych or Mikhail Youzhny will wait for the man who prevails? Let us first take... 

Justine Henin battling for his fifth French Open Crown

Before we hit the European clay, I wrote a preview http://bleacherreport.com/articles/373873-will-justine-henin-once-again-be-the-queen-of-clay  of the clay season speculating whether Henin would once again be the queen of clay and rule the courts like Nadal does on the men’s side.  Here we are at the French Open and the first week is coming to a close. The lead-up tournaments... 

Should Roger Federer Be Worried? I Think Not

Roger Federer is in his worst slump since 2002. This is the first time since ’02 that he has failed to reach the quarterfinals of three consecutive tournaments. Worrisome isn’t it? He is surely, over and out. His motivation is gone, he is sated, and has won all he wants.  Wrong, I dare say. The pundits are not as quick to write him off as they were at this time last year, yet... 

2010 French Open Preview: Will Justine Henin Once Again Be The Queen Of Clay?

Indian Wells brought doubts about the status of the Belgian resurgence in tennis. Had we been too quick, when we expected both Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin to be back, dominating and winning? Clijsters was demolished at the Australian Open and both she and Henin suffered early, surprising loses at the Indian Wells—along with almost every other top player that is.  Miami saw both of them... 

Andy Roddick Refuses to Accept his Fate

At the end of 2003, people were wondering who of the young guns would emerge as the future champion of the game. Andy Roddick was number one, ahead of Roger Federer, David Ferrero, Lleyton Hewitt, Marat Safin, David Nalbandian and all the others.  Roddick and Federer had each won their first Grand Slam that year— the US Open and Wimbledon respectively—and most of the tennis world... 

Player Of The 1980’s? Surely It Must Be The Great Ivan Lendl!

Sit back and look at him. The great Ivan in full concentration about to hit that wonderful one-handed backhand of his. A stroke he hit very much like present day Roger Federer (if you don’t believe me take a look at these comparisons) When discussing the old greats, we often mention Laver, Borg and McEnroe. But Lendl is somewhat forgotten. He was not charismatic enough. For someone carrying the... 

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