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One Canadian yes, two Canadians no today in French Open action. Eugenie Bouchard of Canada had a rousing three set victory over Sanchez-Navarro. 7-6, 2-6, 7-5 to advance into her second consecutive semifinal appearance in a Grand Slam this year (Australian Open earlier this year). She fought back from a deficit in the third set and she will face Maria Sharapova. Sharapova defeated the young Spaniard, Muguruza (wearing a wrap on her left thigh that was not there earlier in the tournament when she took out Serena Williams in a huge upset) 1-6 (?), 7-5, 6-1. Sad to see Muguruza not get it done but it was a tall order. Perhaps Bouchard can get it done over Sharapova (I am certainly pulling for her to do so!!!). Meanwhile, another bright young Canadian up and comer Milos Raonic took the court today against Novak Djokovic. He lost in straight sets, 7-5, 7-6, 6-4. Nice effort by Raonic but Djokovic is playing so perfectly it was just not to be. Both Canadians are definitely on the cusp of becoming elite players with Raonic currently enjoying a #8 ranking but Saurez-Navarro vs. Djokovic, well no disrespect but two very different tasks! Meanwhile, E. Gulbis dispatched Thomas Berdych in three sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Gee, looks like this “growing up” phase Gulbis has talked about could be for real. Also, legitimizes that five set victory over Roger Federer in the fourth round. Now, not that I EVER feel good about Fed losing, but it does put that five set loss in perspective with the way Gulbis took care of Berdych today in three easy sets.
So, tomorrow the quarterfinals continue…old friends and fellow countrymen Nadal vs. Ferrer for the who can count how many times will be one of the highlights.
Still think Djokovic and Nadal are on a collision course and I would like to see Novak win and complete the career Grand Slam. Too early however, couple more matches to be played. As far as the women, gee, given how this French Open has gone..who knows? Pulling for an upset..Bouchard over Sharapova (tough ask but one never knows) and then, Kuznetsova is still in it and she has won a Grand Slam before. #4 S. Halep looks primed to make a breakthrough so stay tuned…
