US Open 2008

King Roger crowned his 13th Grand Slam Title

The finalist: Andy Murray vs Roger Federer

• Roger won the US Open title for five consecutive years. He also became part of tennis history by becoming the only player to win 5 consecutive title in two different Grand Slam - Wimbledon & US Open.
  

• Roger is only one title away from getting even with Pete Sampras Grand Slam record and 2 titles away from becoming the legend of the open era.

• Andy Murray proved that he deserved to be in the world's top ten players. After the US Open championship, he moved up to no. 4 rank.

• Mens semifinals consists of top seed players, Rafa (1), Roger (2), Novak (3) and Murray (6).

The Underdogs:

Mardy Fish

He defeated 3 seeded players; Paul-Henri Mathieu (24), James Blake (9) and Gael Monfils (32) on his way to Quarter finals before lost to Rafael Nadal.

Juan Martin Del Potro

He came out with improved game on each round, and defeated Guillermo Canas, Thomaz Bellucci, Gilles Simon (16), and Kei Nishikori before lost to Andy Murray.

Roger is not done yet! Like I said in my previous post, Roger needs to change his game if he wants to stay on the top. Apparently he did. He approached more to the net. But sometimes, if he had to play the long rallies, he kinda 'pancit' a bit. But as long as he could stop his opponent's rallies by producing superb returns and shots, it should be ok for him.

Andy Murray used to be the fav in this year's Australian Open, but he lost at the earlier rounds. He improved a lot especially on his ground strokes and shot. Its good to see new faces in the finals. Beating Rafa is not easy, Rafa is at his best at the moment but Andy just superb. Also he looked good with his new beard..hehe..x sia2 dapat autograph dia. hehe...

Serena Williams earned her 9th Grand Slam Title

My pick was Serena. I just know she will. Congratulations to her, as she is now the new World no.1. She deserved it. Personally, after the retirement of Justine Henin, either one of the Williams sisters deserve to earn the no.1 spot, based on their previous and consistent achievement. Dinara Safina also might have the chance if she can control her emotions on court cos she have been very consistent throughout 2008 and Elena Dementieva also might if she keep up with her hard work. I don't think that Ana and Jelena are ready to become World no.1. So far, they have been holding that spot for less than a month..just inconsistent.

The shocker:

• World no.1 (as at the US Open commenced), Ana Ivanovic was kicked out of he tournament by unseeded player at the 1st round. Shamed!

• Another seeded players were defeated during the 1st round, Daniela Hantuchova(11), Shahar Peer (24), Anna Chakvetadze (10), Maria Kirilenko (22), and Virginie Razzano (31).