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No surprises today in Paris, well at least not really. I guess Maria Sharapova losing the first set 6 – 0 to Jankovic could be a bit surprising? Result was as expected, Sharapova advances in three sets and will face Azarenka (who also advanced) in the semifinals. Um…I am pulling for Azarenka. Serena Williams will face S. Errani in the other women’s semi.
On the men’s side, (sigh…still sad about Federer’s lackluster performance yesterday against Tsonga), Rafael Nadal took care of the other Swiss, Stan Wawrinka, without breaking a sweat, 6 – 3, 6 – 3, 6 – 1. I believe Wawrinka is now 0 – 10 against Nadal. Djokovic defeated Tommy Haas (35 years old!), 6 – 3, 7 – 6, 7 – 5. A little bit more of a battle, but still the expected result. So, we now await the semi between Nadal and Djokovic. Excuse me for not being one of those sitting and waiting with baited breath. It will be the same old slug fest that always takes place between these two. I agree with John McEnroe, if what we have to look forward to is Murray, Djokovic and Nadal slugging it out in these incredibly long rallies, seeing who can hit the ball the hardest and extend the rally…boring! We need different styles of play, serve and volley players like Raonic and Isner to mix things ups a bit. Unfortunately, these guys just are not quite good enough to take out the top three (four, as I of course still include Mr. Federer as one of the group). Even having Federer in the discussion makes for a more interesting match as Federer is more style and substance when he is on his game, looking to end points early, sort of ballet on the courts as opposed to a boxing match on the tennis courts. Oh well…this is what we have right now for the semifinals at this year’s French Open. In the other match, the always entertaining J. Tsonga (now here is a guy who is capable of making things interesting!) will take on the other Spaniard, David Ferrer, the hardest working guy on the court besides Nadal. Predictions???? I don’t know, Serena vs. Sharapova perhaps, although I am pulling for Azarenka. On the men’s side, anything could happen. Stay tuned…action continues tomorrow and Friday!
