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It is Thursday and it is one jam packed day of sports! US Open is well underway and then tonight, in about fifteen minutes to be exact, college football kicks off with the University of North Carolina visiting the University of South Carolina. After that game, Ole Miss will come a calling on Vandy (both games on ESPN).
But first things first, and for me as you all know, Roger Federer comes first. Mr. Federer rolled over Berlocq of Argentina today 6 – 3, 6 – 2, 6 – 1. ROGER THAT! Fed looked strong, excelled again at the net with his volleys and picked up his 66th career victory at the US Open, surpassing Johnny Mac. He now awaits the winner of the Querrey vs. Mannarino match. Surprisingly, Mannarino is up two sets to love having won two sets over the big serving American in tie breakers. Will be interesting to see who prevails in that match and gets a date with Mr. Federer on Saturday. (It will be Mannarino) Also in action, 2 Victoria Azarenka facing Wozniak of Canada (not to be confused with C. Wozniacki who will be in action tonight on Ashe Stadium). Azarenka took the first set 6 – 3 and the second set 6 – 1.
Winners today include C. McHale in three tough sets, Serena Williams in two very easy sets, A. Ivanovic in two sets, S. Lisicki in two sets, Richard Gasquet in three sets, A. Kerber in three sets and J. Jankovic in two sets (she is currently playing very well!) 4th seed Sara Errani was upset by her fellow Italian F. Pennetta in two sets. Later tonight, Rafa will take the court after the Wozniacki match to face Dutra Silva. Look for Rafa to get through that match and be featured on Saturday against Dodig. Then perhaps looking ahead to round 4, a possible match up against the winner of the match between John Isner and G. Monfils (should be a very entertaining match tonight between those two).
Meanwhile, as mentioned above, college football kicks off tonight. So, the TV remote will be getting quite a workout. This will be a breeze however, compared to what I am calling “manic Saturday” as we will then have the privilege of enjoying some great tennis, golf from Boston (yes, Tiger Woods is going to play) and some huge college football games!
For any of you non sports enthusiasts out there, the two hour season finale of the ABC crime drama, Motive airs tonight at 8:00 pm EST. My DVR is already set to record!
Until later…
