Okay, I need to shave. I have a lot of gray coming in that makes it look like my COVID-19 stubble is in some weird pattern.
Tag: US Open
Memories of the 1988 Men’s US Open
A new emphasis on videos for Tennis Abides. We all miss tennis, but maybe some memories will make tennis seem not as far away. This court and color scheme were not in existence in 1988, but it is a US Open photo.
Implications of Daniil Medvedev’s Rise
The new World #3 has reached six-consecutive tournament finals. 4 of which were either Masters 1000 events or Grand Slam events. Medvedev has won 3 of those 6 finals. He staged a wonderful US Open final vs. Rafael Nadal in which he had Rafa wobbling in the early stages of the 5th set but failed…
US Open 2019: New Power Ranking Lands Rafa at #1
Tennis Power Ranking 2019: Post-US Open Suffling Rafael Nadal – Rafa won his 4th US Open title and also took home the big trophy in Montreal. Rafa is #1 here and will soon be #1 on the ATP computer. Novak Djokovic – Djokovic’s epic Wimbledon title gives him 1/2 of 2019’s major haul. His shoulder is a…
US Open 2019: Can Medvedev Win?
Feeling like 2017 again? or 2010? or 2013? First, Daniil Medvedev has done something many tennis fans have been waiting on from younger players. He has reached 4-consecutive finals. He picked up 300 ranking points in Washington, DC, 600 in Montreal, 1000 in Cincinnati, and is going to take home either 1200 or 2000 from…
US Open 2019: Bianca Andreescu Wins the US Open
Bianca Andreescu d. Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 women’s US Open champion, won the title and completed a North American hard court triple crown by also claiming the 2019 Indian Wells and Toronto titles. Andreescu has great power and a competitive streak, and that bodes well for her future. It is also…
What Were We Doing in 1999?
I remember living in Providence, RI and being at work following Serena Williams’ scoreline vs. Martina Hingis. I was happy with this result because Hingis struck a negative nerve with me as a fan for the past few seasons. Serena Williams worked her way through a tough draw (Kim Clijsters in the 3rd round, Conchita Martinez…
Serena Williams reaches 2019 US Open Final and Won the 1999 US Open
My point is that the sports landscape was radically different two decades ago. Yet, Serena Williams is still here.
US Open 2019: September 1st Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM (Noon start) [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [15] David Goffin (BEL) – This could be a long match. I think the 3 of 5 set format helps Federer. Goffin played well in Cincinnati and Federer started slowly in his first two matches at the US Open. If Federer cannot push Goffin backward, an…
US Tennis TV is Stale
We live in a world where a little kindness can go a long way. Complaining is the norm. I am about to go with the grain, and I don’t particularly like doing so. Yet, I think tennis as presented in the US by ESPN and NBC and, to a lesser extent, the Tennis Channel could…
