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Well, after the sad result of Mr. Federer losing to Tommy Robredo, there are some other results from last night. Nadal dropped the first set to P. Kolschreiber (6 – 7) but then rolled 6 – 4, 6 – 3, 6 – 1. Ferrer advanced in four sets over Tipsarevic and R. Gasquet outlasted M. Raonic in a tough and grueling five set match.
Now about Roger Federer…hate that he lost, really wanted to see him play Nadal on Wednesday evening in a US Open quarterfinal match but hey, it is not going to happen. I don’t always agree with Chris Evert but after the match, I thought she made some very interesting points. She says Roger is not struggling physically, it is mental. I believe she is right. There is nothing wrong with Roger’s game. He is just as talented as ever, still has the most complete game in men’s tennis and more variety of shots than anyone else on the men’s tour. BUT…he is not mentally consistent and focused in his matches. That may have something to do with being 32, having been on tour for fourteen years, holding 17 Grand Slam titles and being married and traveling with his wife, two twin four year old daughters and the rest of his entourage. Non the less, the confidence factor, which he addressed in his post match interview is a real problem for Fed. Don’t change racquets in mid season, do it in the off season..don’t hit the panic button and announce it to the world. At any rate, I really believe Roger Federer can win again, and yes, win Majors if he can get his mental toughness restored. He had hoped to do that by building up his confidence by making the quarters against Nadal, hopefully winning and moving on. It did not happen. Does not mean the end is here, or even near. So buckle up Fed fans…there is more to come!
Now to College Football: Quite an impressive performance by FSU and their redshirt freshman QB, Jameis Winston last night in a 41-13 beat-down of Pittsburgh (welcome to the ACC, Pitt). He was 25 of 27 with 356 yards passing and one rushing TD. Looking good Noles.
AP Rankings are out: Top ten is as follows: 1 Alabama, 2 Oregon (love that Quack Attack!), 3 Clemson (WOW!), 4 Ohio State, 5 Stanford (has not played yet, so wait for it…), 6 South Carolina, 7 Texas A & M, 8 Louisville (QB Teddy Bridgewater is a stud and a legitimate Heisman candidate), 9 LSU and 10 FSU.
OK folks, I am worn out so over and out for now!
P.S. 2 Azarenka over Ivanovic in three tough sets today to make it to the quarterfinals at US Open. Great match! Andy Murray and Serena Williams are the headliners tonight on Ashe Stadium.
