Topic one for today has to do with the US Tennis Open. As always, there is great tennis being played in Flushing Meadows. And as always, with high level tennis, comes intense matches and tempers flaring. For those of you who were unable to watch at all last night, Serena Williams was outplayed and outclassed last evening by a better, fitter, Kim Clijsters.
Clijsters is definitely a feel good story. After a 2 year hiatus due to having a child, Clijsters is back in full force. The former number 1 player in the world enters her first grand slam final in multiple years and looks determined to take the title. Clijsters was always fun to watch. She has always exhibited outstanding athleticism and a knack for pulling out key points in close matches. Last night was no different as she defeated the heavily favored Serena Williams and put herself in position to win her second US Open Title (first since 2005).
But back to the real topic at hand. What was going through Serena Williams head last night? Anyone who has ever played competitive tennis understands how frustrating the game can be at times. Serena has been in the limelight for over a decade though and she should know better than exploding on national television. This just adds to the Williams aura of arrogance, and now makes people think that she is a sore loser. Serena is a phenomenal player and has been blessed with great abilities. There is no excuse ever to explode like that at any time during a match. I definitely wish Serena the best, but hopefully she never has an explosion like that again during her career. Many of her fans were very hurt by her actions last evening and she will need to be on her best behavior to regain their loyalty.
In other US Open news, Rafael Nadal was defeated handily by Juan Del Potro in straight sets. Nadal admitted that his abdominal injury really might have tampered with his play today. Nadal may be the greatest counter puncher of our generation. He was able to rise to the top and defeat the all time record holder for Grand Slam Titles, Roger Federer, on his best service at Wimbledon. But the style Nadal plays definitely takes a toll on a mans body and it appears that he is already beginning to break down. Though Nadal has many years left, he may need to take another extended time off before his rise to the top is able to occur. The way that Federer and young guns Del Potro, Djokovic, and Andy Murray are playing, it will be very difficult for Nadal ever to rise to the number one ranking any time in the near future.
Look for a Roger Federer vs Juan Del Potro Final on Monday after Federer defeats Djokovic. Federer is at the top of his game and will be looking to add to his already record Grand Slam Title Total. Federer will prove too much for Del Potro and his experience will prove to be a great asset as he wins in straight sets.
Look for a blog on the Bengals Game today coming very soon.
-Kraze
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