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Surviving “Paradise” on Thursday…yes, Wednesday came and went but we did have a holiday weekend and things got away from me just a bit…so…
Here we are on Thursday and today is the day I will start with promoting my book/screenplay/story..Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver. Follow a southern woman who relocates to a new town full of great expectations – only to be met by a ridiculous set of people and circumstances! When I say ridiculous…I am being kind! Check out the HOME page at this website for more info and the BUY THE BOOK option on the menu bar! Thanks.
Now..onto to some US Open tennis action! Serena Williams takes out F. Pennetta in two sets, after dropping her serve twice in the first set. 6-3, 6-2. E. Makarova will play her first semifinal in a Major after taking out Azarenka in three sets, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6. Azarenka is still struggling to regain her top form after coming back from a really bad foot injury (saw her struggle at Indian Wells). She will get there for sure, in the meantime, congrats to Makarova. Carolina Wozniacki reaches her first semifinal at the US Open defeating S. Errani, 6-0, 6-1. Welcome back Caro!!
On the men’s side, Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in four sets last night, 7-6, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4. Andy still struggling to come back to top form after back surgery last year and Djokovic looks really strong after a not so stellar performance in the two hard court tournaments prior to the Open. Nishikori advances into the semifinals over Wawrinka, 3-6, 7-5, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4. Great performance by Kei Nishikori!
M. Cilic is currently battling T. Berdych and has won the first two sets, 6-2, 6-4. Berdych is up in the third set 4-1. Tonight at 8:00 pm EST on ESPN, Gael Monfils vs. Roger Federer…the match that really matters (to me and millions of others). Monfils has had a terrific tournament but so has Roger. Fed has had a tremendous year so far (especially when compared to last year, bad back, etc.) so if Fed can pull out this victory (I think he can!) than we are hopefully moving towards what we all want..a Federer vs. Djokovic final. Will have to wait and see but if Federer can continue with his “turn back the clock” incredible play…he has a wonderful chance to pick up Grand Slam title #18! And we all thought that could only happen at Wimbledon! Still, more tennis must be played and won!
CFB this Saturday, couple of really good games between top twenty five teams from the Pac 12, USC vs. Stanford and Michigan State vs. Oregon. Going to go with the Ducks and gee…I don’t know…Stanford?
Until later…
Update: Cilic comes back to win in three sets over Berdych…6-2, 6-4, 7-6. He is into his second semifinal of a Grand Slam. He will also face the winner of tonight’s match – Fed vs. Monfils! GO FED!
