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WOW! What a performance today by the other guy from Switzerland, Stan Wawrinka. He took out #3 Andy Murray, the defending champion in three easy sets, 6 – 4, 6 – 3, 6- 2. So happy to see this for Stan. He is twenty eight years old, married with a young daughter and appears ready to break into the upper hierarchy of the men’s tennis world. He has played second fiddle to this other guy from Switzerland, you may have heard of him, Roger Federer, but they are great pals, play some doubles and Davis Cup together. (Don’t make the mistake of thinking that we have heard the last of Mr. Federer, the rest of this year and/or into next year!) Anyhow, really happy to see Wawrinka get this win and make his first semifinal appearance at a Grand Slam. He will play the winner of the Djokovic – Youzhny match. I hope Youzhny wins that one.
On the doubles side of things, not a good day for USA and the Bryan Brothers. They fell to Paes/Stepanek in three sets, and therefore failed to continue in their quest to hold all four Grand Slam titles in this calendar year. Non the less, gotta love those Bryan boys. On the women’s side of doubles action, better news. Venus and Serena Williams took out the #1 ranked team in the world, Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci in two sets, 6 – 3, 6 – 1. They continue on and I am especially happy for Venus!
Until later…
Well, I ‘m back and so is NFL football. Opening game for the 2013-2014 season gets underway tonight. The defending Super Bowl champions, Baltimore Ravens and QB Joe Flacco visit the Denver Broncos and another guy you may have heard of, Peyton Manning. Pregame show features a performance by Keith Urban. Also, Carrie Underwood will perform. (Oops. that is Sunday night before the Giants and the Cowboys, a little early on that performance!) Anyhow..NFL, US Open tonight, what more could you ask for??
