Two grueling weeks at Flushing Meadows can test anyone’s mettle. The persistent media, the aches, the pains and 128 talented athletes all seeking the same prize makes for a tense environment. Now, throw in some good old-fashioned New York heckling, packed venues and an unexpected heat wave and this U.S. Open has all the characteristics [...]
When Elena Dementieva wins her first Grand Slam Championship at the 2009 US Open, the 11-year tour veteran will finally shake that “best player to have never won a major” label. In a sport that is beginning to look like a Russian talent show, Elena Dementieva is the best of the lot. With more than [...]
The planet’s best tennis player sits in his rightful place atop the 2009 U.S. Open Draw. Roger Federer will endure some disappointment at this U.S. Open, but it will not diminish the status of the tennis Master of the Universe. With 15 Grand Slam Championships including two of three in 2009 and with 5 consecutive [...]
After watching the Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon, tennis enthusiasts must be asking how can it be! Dinara Safina seeded atop the U.S. Open? Remarkable! Tournament directors, wake up! Dinara just does not cut it as a number one seed. If you know New York, you know these fans will announce and perhaps [...]
2009 US Open is scheduled from August 31 – September 13. We are providing live coverage of 2009 US Open tennis championship.
