The 2008 U.S. Open Tennis Thread

namkcuR · 08-24-2008, 02:37 AM

So, the U.S. Open starts on Monday.

Federer and Nadal are obviously contenders. Also, as disappointing as his career as a whole has been, if there's one slam that Roddick is always a threat to go all the way in, it's this one. Djokovic is damn good, too. I'd say it has to be one of those four.

I'm rooting for Nadal or Roddick.

As for the women's draw...women's tennis just isn't very interesting right now. Henin is retired, Sharapova hasn't proven that she can consistently be a threat to win it all, the Williams sisters aren't nearly as dominant as they used to be, and there just doesn't seem to be a great time for women's tennis. That said...Sharapova or one of the Williams sisters will probably win.

Screwtape2 · 08-24-2008, 03:05 AM

I have always hated the timing of this open. I'm in the football mode at this point. I really wish it was earlier so I could see all the night matches because there isn't anything quite like a tennis night match.

Predictions:

Nadal will win on the men's side if only because he is on a real role winning the last major and gold in the Olympics. Federer goes out in the semi's. Roddick gets to the third round at best. Same for Blake. I just don't think Roddick and Blake are hungry and mature enough to win majors.

The troubling thing about the women's game is that there are any elite women at the moment. The Williams sisters aren't as into the game as they used to be. Sharapova still hasn't stepped up to be one of the greats. The two impossible to spell Russians lack consistency. Jankovic gets injured too much to stay healthy through a whole major. Jankovic stands the best chance of winning it but needs the killer instinct.

bono_man2002 · 08-24-2008, 07:43 AM

Man this tournament always comes around quick!

Pearl · 08-25-2008, 09:12 PM

I'm rooting for Nadal.

As for the women, like everyone's been saying, its hard to say which one is the top contender because there is no one. So, to me, that field is wide open.

GirlsAloudFan · 08-25-2008, 09:14 PM

Let's go Roddick!

And Arthur Ashe Stadium is one of my favorite sports venues in the world.

Dalton · 08-25-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Screwtape2

he is on a real role

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Headache in a Suitcase · 08-25-2008, 09:22 PM

only thing i care about is that because of some wacky ordinance david dinkins put in all the flights out of and into laguardia no longer go over the shea stadium area, thus now flying over my house instead.

thanks.

achtung_girl · 08-27-2008, 12:03 PM

Anyone saw Bethanie Mattek and her annoying dress? I really had to give up watching after 10min!

GibsonGirl · 08-27-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achtung_girl

Anyone saw Bethanie Mattek and her annoying dress? I really had to give up watching after 10min!

I didn't watch her match, but her outfit surely couldn't have been worse than this one:

I hope Federer has pulled his act together...

coolian2 · 08-27-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GibsonGirl

I didn't watch her match, but her outfit surely couldn't have been worse than this one:

I hope Federer has pulled his act together...

rawr?

achtung_girl · 08-28-2008, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GibsonGirl

I didn't watch her match, but her outfit surely couldn't have been worse than this one:

I hope Federer has pulled his act together...

! But it looks like it 'fits' better LOL!!!

namkcuR · 08-28-2008, 03:20 AM

Roddick won his opening match in straight sets. Looking at the draw, Roddick doesn't have a very tough road to the quarterfinals. In fact, I think we could be headed for a Roddick/Djokovic quarterfinal, which would be a very interesting match. Also, a Nadal/Blake quarterfinal seems likely.

Zoomerang96 · 08-28-2008, 12:15 PM

hopefully federer's got some confidence back after winning doubles gold in beijing.

federer and andy murray for me.

Zoomerang96 · 08-28-2008, 02:09 PM

i suck at this... but i'm awful at finding out when federer plays next. when is his round 2 match? is it tomorrow? anyone have a time?

any info would be greatly appreciated. i got satellite hook up just to watch this and football at the weekend. i don't want to miss it.

achtung_girl · 08-28-2008, 04:23 PM

^No, sorry I'm clueless too! Eurosport shows just very annoying matches...I still haven't seen a good one since it started.

08-24-2008, 02:37 AM	#1
namkcuR Size matters not Premium Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 7,681 Local Time: 04:51 AM	The 2008 U.S. Open Tennis Thread So, the U.S. Open starts on Monday. Federer and Nadal are obviously contenders. Also, as disappointing as his career as a whole has been, if there's one slam that Roddick is always a threat to go all the way in, it's this one. Djokovic is damn good, too. I'd say it has to be one of those four. I'm rooting for Nadal or Roddick. As for the women's draw...women's tennis just isn't very interesting right now. Henin is retired, Sharapova hasn't proven that she can consistently be a threat to win it all, the Williams sisters aren't nearly as dominant as they used to be, and there just doesn't seem to be a great time for women's tennis. That said...Sharapova or one of the Williams sisters will probably win.

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08-24-2008, 03:05 AM	#2
Screwtape2 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 13,675 Local Time: 03:51 AM	I have always hated the timing of this open. I'm in the football mode at this point. I really wish it was earlier so I could see all the night matches because there isn't anything quite like a tennis night match. Predictions: Nadal will win on the men's side if only because he is on a real role winning the last major and gold in the Olympics. Federer goes out in the semi's. Roddick gets to the third round at best. Same for Blake. I just don't think Roddick and Blake are hungry and mature enough to win majors. The troubling thing about the women's game is that there are any elite women at the moment. The Williams sisters aren't as into the game as they used to be. Sharapova still hasn't stepped up to be one of the greats. The two impossible to spell Russians lack consistency. Jankovic gets injured too much to stay healthy through a whole major. Jankovic stands the best chance of winning it but needs the killer instinct.

08-24-2008, 07:43 AM	#3
bono_man2002 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: U2009: Better Be An Anti Kneeling, Soul, Goal, Heart Year. Posts: 17,028 Local Time: 08:51 PM	Man this tournament always comes around quick!

08-25-2008, 09:12 PM	#4
Pearl Refugee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 1,691 Local Time: 04:51 AM	I'm rooting for Nadal. As for the women, like everyone's been saying, its hard to say which one is the top contender because there is no one. So, to me, that field is wide open.

08-25-2008, 09:14 PM	#5
GirlsAloudFan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,130 Local Time: 03:51 AM	Let's go Roddick! And Arthur Ashe Stadium is one of my favorite sports venues in the world.

08-27-2008, 12:03 PM	#8
achtung_girl Refugee Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,180 Local Time: 10:51 AM	Anyone saw Bethanie Mattek and her annoying dress? I really had to give up watching after 10min!

08-28-2008, 03:20 AM	#12
namkcuR Size matters not Premium Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 7,681 Local Time: 04:51 AM	Roddick won his opening match in straight sets. Looking at the draw, Roddick doesn't have a very tough road to the quarterfinals. In fact, I think we could be headed for a Roddick/Djokovic quarterfinal, which would be a very interesting match. Also, a Nadal/Blake quarterfinal seems likely.

08-28-2008, 12:15 PM	#13
Zoomerang96 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: germany, probably. Posts: 12,383 Local Time: 04:51 AM	hopefully federer's got some confidence back after winning doubles gold in beijing. federer and andy murray for me.

08-28-2008, 02:09 PM	#14
Zoomerang96 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: germany, probably. Posts: 12,383 Local Time: 04:51 AM	i suck at this... but i'm awful at finding out when federer plays next. when is his round 2 match? is it tomorrow? anyone have a time? any info would be greatly appreciated. i got satellite hook up just to watch this and football at the weekend. i don't want to miss it.

08-28-2008, 04:23 PM	#15
achtung_girl Refugee Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,180 Local Time: 10:51 AM	^No, sorry I'm clueless too! Eurosport shows just very annoying matches...I still haven't seen a good one since it started.