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Finally! After waiting to watch Roger Federer take the court last night only to have the match postponed due to rain, Mr. Federer took the court around 4:00pm EST today and took care of Grega Zemlja, 6 – 3, 6 – 2, 7 – 5. Roger had a slight hiccup in the third set but lifted his play and broke back to finish up easily in three sets. Roger served well (12 aces) and was brilliant when he came into the net with some beautiful volleys. He is now 65 – 8 career wise at the US Open (ties John McEnroe at 65 wins) and is playing in his 14th straight US Open and his 56 straight Grand Slam. What more can you say!! I love Roger Federer. Also, the hair is now the perfect length (a bit short when he played earlier this year)…so looking good Mr. Federer! Next up for Roger on Thursday, Berlocq.
Other winners today on the men’s side so far today, John Isner advanced in three easy sets, unusual for John, he tends to have these very long dramatic matches at the US Open but not today. He will face G. Monfils next. (should be very entertaining match!) Sam Querrey won in four sets, Thomas Berdych appears to be cruising to a three set win as does the ageless Tommy Haas. Milos Raonic of Canada won in three sets but the other Canadian, Pospisil lost in five sets (controversial call in the tie break). Also, the Jerzy boy, Janowicz lost in a match that was resumed today after being stopped last night due to rain. On the women’s side, Ivanovic won in two sets, Wozniacki won in two sets but really struggled in the second set. Yes, Rory was in her box to watch and cheer her on as he gets ready to head to Boston at the end of the week to play in the Deutsche Bank Championships. Christina McHale won a tough two set match over J. Georges of Germany.
Tonight, Djokovic takes the court for his first match on Arthur Ashe Stadium and he will be followed by Victoria Azarenka. Alot of tennis to be played but I am hoping Roger can make all the naysayers eat their words! GO FED!
Update: Djokovic appears to be cruising to an easy three set victory over Berankis, 6 – 1, 6 – 2, and up 3 – 0 in the third and serving. No reason to see this going anywhere but a beat-down by Nole. The real story tonight is the huge upset of 11 Sam Stosur (2011 US Open Champion) by seventeen year old American Victoria Duval, 5 – 7, 6 – 4, 6 – 4! What a moment! To find out more about the story behind this young teenager and her path to tennis and living in the USA, google her! This was really heartwarming. Later tonight, Victoria Azarenka will face D. Pfizenmaier of Germany. Result to follow, likely tomorrow! Nope, it was lightening fast, Azarenka 6 – 0, 6 – 0!
