Vinci, The Fox That Spoiled The Grapes
US OPEN Women’s Semifinal: [CR1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [CR43] Roberta Vinci (ITA) To say I was shocked is putting it mildly. My good friend sent me a text, and…
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Halep Ends Azarenka’s Streak
US OPEN [CR2] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [CR20] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) Their head-to-head statistics were irrelevant today. In 2012 when Azarenka defeated Halep twice, Halep was ranked 63 and Azarenka…
Continue reading →A Difficult Match For Both Sisters
US OPEN [CR1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [CR23] Venus Williams (USA) This was perhaps their most difficult match and quite understandable considering what is at stake. Although both sisters still…
Continue reading →Anderson Wins The Battle Within
US OPEN [CR3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [CR14] Kevin Anderson (RSA) It was not a repeat of his match at this year’s Wimbledon. Anderson lost that match after taking a…
Continue reading →Serena Ups The Ante
US OPEN [CR1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [CR19] Madison Keys (USA) It was billed as a match that could potentially trip Williams up in her quest to achieve the Calendar…
Continue reading →Young Does It Twice
US OPEN [CR22] Viktor Troicki (SRB) vs. [CR68] Donald Young (USA) Young did it again. He came back from a two set deficit to win the match for the second time…
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