- Serena Williams was awesome in winning her 6th US Open and 18th major. Let the GOAT debates intensify.
- Marin Cilic dominated the final two matches at a level not seen since Federer’s 2004 win or maybe stylistically since Safin’s 2000 title run.
- Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic is my favorite match-up because each guy is fast and has such a solid return that no point or lead is safe.
- Kei Nishikori vs. Stanislas Wawrinka is a close second in terms of being my favorite match-up to watch.
- Caroline Wozniacki is back, and at 24 she certainly can win a Grand Slam event.
- Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov have been battling back forth all year as the top under 25 player in the world. They both leave New York with a few questions that need to be answered in the coming year.
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga played well enough but did not really build on his Toronto run, but Gilles Simon and Gael Monfils gave France someone to cheer as well.
- I have been critical of the US Open for not having a roof (who could expect NY to keep up with Melbourne?). However, the US Open’s combination of a surface with sure footing and predictable bounces combined with great night matches and the cultural milieu of New York makes it my favorite Grand Slam as a fan to watch from afar. Being in the same time zone helps me to be able to watch a lot of matches online or on TV. I’d of course love to travel to Melbourne, Paris and London to see the other three slams in person. I have been to the US Open before and enjoyed it even if I paid $18 for a burrito.
- CBS’ final match at the US Open saw a ratings drop-off due to the finalists not being established names outside of the tennis world. I am sure CBS was hoping for a 2014 Wimbledon and 2007 US Open final rematch between world #1 Novak Djokovic and #1 Emeritus Roger Federer.
- Did I mention that Serena and Marin played great tennis?
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life
Dan Martin on Tennis, Life and Occassionally Other Sports
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 