US OPEN (Grand Slam), 27/8-9/9 2012: Main discussion thread - Mens events

[Sallydaisy]

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2012 US OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368
WEB SITE: www.usopen.org (http://www.usopen.org)

128 DRAW
SURFACE: Hard–Deco Turf II
BALL: Wilson Extra Duty/Regular Duty for Mixed Doubles

AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 9, 2012/QUALIFYING: AUGUST 21-25, 2011
Qualifying draw: Monday, August 20, 18.00
Main draw: Thursday, August 23, TBA
Men's doubles draw: Sunday, August 26, noon
Mixed doubles draw: Monday, August 27, noon

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/s...l?promo=subnav (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/eventschedule.html?promo=subnav)
Tue 21- Sat 25 August: Qualifying rounds, Sat 25th Kids Day
Mon 27 - Tue 4 Sept: Rounds 1, 2, 3 and 4
Wed 5/Thur 6 Sept: Mens Quarters
Sat 8 Sept: Mens Semi's
Sun 9 Sept: Mens Final

MENS SINGLES QUALIES ENTRY LIST link (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1325-US-OPEN-(Grand-Slam)-27th-Aug-9th-Sept-2012-Main-thread-info-entry-lists-(locked)&p=92769&viewfull=1#post92769)
MENS DOUBLES ENTRY LIST link (n/a as yet)
WOMENS THREAD link (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=92773#post92773)


MENS SINGLES ENTRY LIST
Entry deadline and ranking on July 16, 2012
Seeding will be based on rankings as at August 20 2012


[1]R.FEDERER v D.YOUNG
[Q] v B.PHAU
A.RAMOS v [WC]R.GINEPRI
R.MACHADO v [25]F.VERDASCO
[23]M.FISH v G.SOEDA
N.DAVYDENKO v [Q]
I.KARLOVIC v [Q] Wang
M.RUSSELL v [16]G.SIMON

[11]N.ALMAGRO v R.STEPANEK
N.MAHUT v P.PETZSCHNER
B.KAVCIC v F.CIPOLLA
[WC]J.SOCK v [22]F.MAYER
[27]S.QUERREY v Y.LU
R.RAMIREZ HIDALGO v S.DEVVARMAN
D.ISTOMIN v J.ZOPP
D.GOFFIN v [6]T.BERDYCH
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[3]A.MURRAY v A.BOGOMOLOV JR.
[Q] v I.DODIG
T.BELLUCCI v P.ANDUJAR
R.HAASE v[30]F.LOPEZ[24]M.GRANOLLERS v [WC]D.KUDLA
L.LACKO v [WC]J.BLAKE
P.MATHIEU v I.ANDREEV
S.GIRALDO v [15]M.RAONIC

[12]M.CILIC v M.MATOSEVIC
[Q] Brands v A.UNGUR
[Q] Smyczek v [Q]
[Q] v [17]K.NISHIKORI
[32]J.CHARDY v F.VOLANDRI
T.ITO v M.EBDEN
M.KLIZAN v A.FALLA
[Q] v [5]J.TSONGA
------------------------------------------
[8]J.TIPSAREVIC v [WC]G.RUFIN
B.BAKER v J.HAJEK
[Q] Zemlja v [Q]
C.STEBE v [29]V.TROICKI
[19]P.KOHLSCHREIBER v M.LLODRA
G.DIMITROV v B.PAIRE
M.KUKUSHKIN v J.NIEMINEN
X.MALISSE v [9]J.ISNER

[13]R.GASQUET v A.MONTANES
J.MELZER v [Q]
[WC]S.JOHNSON v R.RAM
E.GULBIS v [21]T.HAAS
[28]M.YOUZHNY v G.MULLER
T.KAMKE v [WC]L.HEWITT
[Q] Sisjling v D.GIMENO-TRAVER
K.ANDERSON v [4]D.FERRER
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[7]J.DEL POTRO v LL D.NALBANDIAN
B.BECKER v R.HARRISON
L.KUBOT v L.MAYER
T.ROBREDO v [26]A.SEPPI
[20]A.RODDICK v [Q]
C.BERLOCQ v B.TOMIC
E.ROGER-VASSELIN v F.FOGNINI
G.GARCIA-LOPEZ v [10]J.MONACO

[14]A.DOLGOPOLOV v J.LEVINE
M.BAGHDATIS v [Q]
S.DARCIS v M.JAZIRI
S.STAKHOVSKY v [18]S.WAWRINKA
[31]J.BENNETEAU v O.ROCHUS
[WC]D.NOVIKOV v J.JANOWICZ
R.DUTRA SILVA v [Q]
P.LORENZI v [2]N.DJOKOVIC

ATP Ranking Points
W: 2000, F: 1200, SF: 720, QF: 360, R16: 180, R32: 90, R64: 45, R128: 10 (WC: 0)

[banskogirl]

Oh if ever Andy was ready for a slam it must be now, don't you think?

[Jan]

If he's fit and can stay fit, then why not?!

[rouges]

I pray he beats Roger in the finals just to shut Fed's fans who are rubbishing Andy's Gold on the ATP's Forum, like Roger let him win. Are they serious ?

[RoastLamb]

I was saying to hubby this morning that now the Olympics are over Fed may take his gas off the pedal. Here's hoping.

[Linda]

Patrick McEnroe ‏@PatrickMcEnroe
Rafa out of US Open. Major bummer. Coming on live on @espn sportscenter at 11:30 to discuss

:crying:

[rainy days]

I was just about to post this. I'm so sad. :crying:

[Linda]

He's just confirmed it himself on Twitter and Facebook.

I'm wondering when he will ever come back :crying:

[VamosVixs]

Won't be the same without him! :crying:

[rainy days]

He's just confirmed it himself on Twitter and Facebook.

I'm wondering when he will ever come back :crying:

Apparently he isn't even certain if he will be back for the WTF's. :sad:

[traveller7]

Wow his injury must be bad, really unusal for him to pull out of a Slam.

[Hawkeye]

Excellent news.

[pabbers]

I was saying to hubby this morning that now the Olympics are over Fed may take his gas off the pedal. Here's hoping.

Actually I'm hoping Fed plays his heart out and still Andy beats him. That'll (hopefully) shut up the naysayers.

Poor Rafa.

[Jan]

What a shame for Rafa :sad:

[Sallydaisy]

That's bad news for Rafa - but he's probably doing the best thing in terms of rehabilitation. He's given his knees a terrific pounding over the last few years and unfortunately there's only so much they can take! I hope he's not out for too long - never good for young sports people to be injured and out of it.

[JAMES4578]

Tbh was expecting this and sad for Rafa and the tournament but obviously it'll still be a great event with Fed, Nole and Andy expected to fight it out in the latter stages. Sure Nadal will be back in due course.

[scrapaddict]

Very sorry for Rafa but people always said his career would be blighted by injury because of the physical wasy he plays. Hoping he might be back for November at the O2

[RoastLamb]

Excellent news.

Yeah, it's really great news. :rolleyes:

[Alis]

It's good news for Andy but Rafa's absence is not good news for tennis. I'm sure Andy would rather Rafa was there.

[Hawkeye]

I don't see how an Andy Murray fan could see it any other way. :rolleyes:

[RoastLamb]

I don't see how an Andy Murray fan could see it any other way. :rolleyes:

I'm a fan of both and if Andy's to win I'd like to see him beat the best. Like someone else said about his GM win, he beat the best to win it.

[Hawkeye]

Glad that's settled.

[Linda]

I have to say that I don't like your attitude over this, Hawkeye. Any player being sidelined for months through injury is a tragedy, but in the case of a top player like Rafa it is bad for tennis as well.

Of course Andy will overtake Rafa in the rankings, as he did in 2009 when Rafa was again out for months with injury, but wouldn't it be better if Andy reached that ranking purely by his own merit, beating Rafa when they are both fully fit, than just doing it when Rafa is injured?

[Alis]

I don't see that it actually makes much difference to Andy. With being 3 and 4, he wouldn't meet Rafa until the final anyway. He still has to get by Djoko and Fed.

[banskogirl]

Rafa is Andy's friend as well as rival, I'm sure Andy is gutted for him :(

[ljs]

I get what your saying Hawkeye , Andy's nemesis absent gives him a great opportunity

But I agree with Alis , not good for tennis , as Rafa adds so much to the game imo. Im wondering if this may be the beginning of the end of Rafa's career

[supergran]

It's a shame for Rafa but I've been expecting this. Suspected the injury/condition was quite serious. The tennis world will miss him. Wonder if he'll be back and what shape he'll be in?

[DaveArneRiise]

Excellent news.

;)

[RoastLamb]

I get what your saying Hawkeye , Andy's nemesis absent gives him a great opportunity

But I agree with Alis , not good for tennis , as Rafa adds so much to the game imo. Im wondering if this may be the beginning of the end of Rafa's career

His absence also benefits Roger Federer and Djokovic let's not forget.

[ljs]

Yes RL , that is true too

[rainy days]

I don't see how an Andy Murray fan could see it any other way. :rolleyes:

It doesn't really affect Andy... They would've been on opposite sides of the draw anyway.

[DaveArneRiise]

Even without Nadal it will still take a monstrous effort for Andy to win the US.

You'd have to put Nole the favourite... Federer will be tough to beat. I think Del Potro is going to be a really potent threat, I hope he isn't in Andy's side of the draw.

[-J-]

His absence also benefits Roger Federer and Djokovic let's not forget.which ever one of those two not in Andy's half( the goat no doubt)is the real beneficiary
FWIW their are 128 players in the draw one down makes no difference to TENNIS

[RoastLamb]

Yeah, I'm really worried about del Potro tbh.

[DaveArneRiise]

Hopefully he will be in Federer or Nole's section of the draw. They can also have Tsonga, Milos, Isner too ;)

[rainy days]

Yeah, I'm really worried about del Potro tbh.

We will see how they match up in the QFs of Cincy hopefully. But so far the H2H is 5-1 in Andy's favour, so no need to be worried just yet.

4 of their matches were in 2009. I'd argue DelPo was a better player back then.

[Linda]

Yes, I don't think DelPo has reached his previous form yet. I'm not worried about him.

[RoastLamb]

Yes, I don't think DelPo has reached his previous form yet. I'm not worried about him.

You said something similar about Federer before the Wimbly final. :eek:

[Helen40]

Yes, I don't think DelPo has reached his previous form yet. I'm not worried about him.
He splatted Djokers at the Olympics. So for me definately a threat.

[Helen40]

Gutted for Rafa, even though it's to Andy's advantage. Hope he gets better for his sake and the game's. He must be putting his body through hell for him to be picking up all the illnesses and injuries of late. Him and Andy are good mates too :-(

[cazza99]

As Andy would not meet Rafa in the semis. It could have been an advantage having Rafa in the draw for Andy, if Andy got to the final and Rafa lost in the semi, cos Rafa would probably have tired out (in the semi) who Andy played in the final.

[LC the fan]

It is a shame about Rafa - he's obviously got a major problems with his knee.

I do wish though that the press would stop saying that this gives Andy an advantage. The only person who benefits from this is David Ferrer who now only has to beat 2 of the top players (semi and final) rather than 3 if he is in the quarters.
Whatever the draw is, if Fed and Djoko both get through Andy would still have to play both of them to win.
However, he did that in the olympics and managed quite nicely.

[Katie]

It is a shame about Rafa - he's obviously got a major problems with his knee.

I do wish though that the press would stop saying that this gives Andy an advantage. The only person who benefits from this is David Ferrer who now only has to beat 2 of the top players (semi and final) rather than 3 if he is in the quarters.
Whatever the draw is, if Fed and Djoko both get through Andy would still have to play both of them to win.
However, he did that in the olympics and managed quite nicely.

It will benefit one of Fed/Novak too as they'd only have to play one top four player (by world rankings) to win the title. I'll be surprised if Ferrer gets to the USO semifinal - he's only played one match on hardcourts since Wimbledon which he lost so he's short of match practise. Depending on how the draw works out, I wouldn't be surprised to see Delpo or Tsonga take that SF place.

[Caro]

You said something similar about Federer before the Wimbly final. :eek:

Linda and I were at the semi together and I have to confess we both thought Andy would have a better chance against Nole so were silently "cheering" for Fed. Neither of us are fans though as you know, so there was no cheering out loud, oh no, would never outwardly cheer for Fed!!

Inf Andy keeps up his gold medal form he can beat them both :trophy:

[Madeline]

It seems Monfils is out - http://www.lequipe.fr/Tennis/Actualites/Monfils-doit-renoncer/306423 unless my French has completely rusted away.

[DaveArneRiise]

Yep injury to his right knee, still not recovered from that.

[rouges]

Oh if ever Andy was ready for a slam it must be now, don't you think?

I felt that after he thrashed Federer for the Gold but not after seeing him being thrashed by Chardy yesterday. I really thought the old Andy was gone for good. Alas !!!! I worry now or was it the thought of facing Del P. Nole then Fed in the finals ?

[Mickey]

I felt that after he thrashed Federer for the Gold but not after seeing him being thrashed by Chardy yesterday. I really thought the old Andy was gone for good. Alas !!!! I worry now or was it the thought of facing Del P. Nole then Fed in the finals ?I don't think you need worry. As for facing Fed, Del P and Nole what a really stupid thing to infer. I hope you were just feeling losing blues. He will be rested and well able to go and win the Slam.

[rouges]

Even without Nadal it will still take a monstrous effort for Andy to win the US.

You'd have to put Nole the favourite... Federer will be tough to beat. I think Del Potro is going to be a really potent threat, I hope he isn't in Andy's side of the draw.
Totally agree. Del P is firing on all cylinders, like when he won the US Open, he means business.

[Aya]

As both a tennis and Andy fan, I truly wanted Rafa to be playing. First, it would balance the draw. Now Djoko or Fed will go to the final without having to face a really big test. Of course, had it been an issue of #1 or #2 it would've been a different matter. Second, he really makes it much more exciting. I really hope he gets well soon. :grouphug:

I don't know if I make sense, but I don't care about Andy's ranking, unless it's the top spot he's fighting for, since he's already been as high as #2, even for a couple of weeks. The most important thing now is winning a slam.

However, I still think Djokovic is the overwhelming favorite for this year's US Open. BUT I hope Andy plays like he did at the Olympics, because if he does, he has a very good chance.

C'MON ANDY! :swingin:

[gee86]

Apparently he isn't even certain if he will be back for the WTF's. :sad:


Totally agree. Del P is firing on all cylinders, like when he won the US Open, he means business.


I'm of the same opinion, Del Potro seems to be having a really good run right now. Plus his good run isn't being analysed to death like Andy's current form is.

[Sallydaisy]

US OPEN WILDCARDS ANNOUNCED.

Main Draw
1 Blake, James USA
2 Hewitt, Lleyton AUS (TA)
3 Johnson, Steve USA (USTA pro circuit points leader)
4 Kudla, Denis USA
5 Novikov, Dennis USA (Kalamazoo champion)
6 Ginepri, Robby USA(replaces Ram)
7 Rufin, Guillaume FRA (FFT)
8 Sock, Jack USA

Qualifying
1 Buchanan, Chase USA
2 Halebian, Alexios USA (Kalamazoo finalist)
3 Harrison, Christian USA
4 Klahn, Bradley USA
5 Kosakowski, Daniel USA
6 Krueger, Mitchell USA
7 Sandgren, Tennys USA
8 Williams, Rhyne USA
9 tbd (National Playoffs champion)

This is Peter Bodo's analysis of why they were chosen (http://blogs.tennis.com/tennisworld/2012/08/my-entry.html) and their prospects.

[supergran]

I'm of the same opinion, Del Potro seems to be having a really good run right now. Plus his good run isn't being analysed to death like Andy's current form is. He did call the trainer in his semi and his wrist injury was discussed. That could dent his confidence somewhat!:whistle:;)

[rouges]

He did call the trainer in his semi and his wrist injury was discussed. That could dent his confidence somewhat!:whistle:;)

It's a terrible shame for Juan, I like his style, doesn't get flushered and rushed, looks calm and doesn't get angry when he misses now, he used to before his time out with injuries. I think he views being on court as a bonus. It will be devastating if the wrist is going to be a handicap for the Open. He has some great shots.

[david1610]

All in all, it really might be better for Rafa to decide now to not come back until next year because at least then the decision is made and he can get some proper recovery time.

[rouges]

I know this is not the right place to post the after Fed v/s Joker's match but by gum you just can't stop this man, another win in Cincy. Lucky dog, more weeks @ # 1. that first set went by like a flash, I was thinking there was something wrong with the Joker until he fought back in the second and had chances to take the second set. I hope Andy is not in his half of the Draw all I can say.

[gee86]

Does anyone know when the US Open draw will be made? Also, am I correct in thinking Lendl will be joining Andy again in this week leading up to the tournament??

[scrapaddict]

Nole might be feeling a dent in his confidence now. Though he won Toronto he had no real opposition and he has lost to Andy then Fed in his last three matches against the top 4.
Lets hope he is in Andy's qtr for the USO

[cazza99]

Does anyone know when the US Open draw will be made? Also, am I correct in thinking Lendl will be joining Andy again in this week leading up to the tournament??
They quoted during Toronto that Llendl would be joining Andy the week before the US Open I think. But there hasn't been much in the news about Andy partly due to Andy going out of Cincy so early.

[Madeline]

Does anyone know when the US Open draw will be made?
On Thursday, but the time has not been announced yet as far as I know.

[david1610]

Nole might be feeling a dent in his confidence now. Though he won Toronto he had no real opposition and he has lost to Andy then Fed in his last three matches against the top 4.
Lets hope he is in Andy's qtr for the USO
Make that half methinks....

[gee86]

Thanks, watch the week drag now !!!! :rolling:

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets

He looks beautiful! (Arthur) RT @AshleyWeinhold Watching Andy Murray practice on Arthur Ashe http://pic.twitter.com/qeihhlNP

https://p.twimg.com/A01vQTOCQAAzwzL.jpg
picture from twitter

[Aya]

Pics of Andy practicing: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.368591763208915.80712.148795585188535&type=1
And here he is in New York with... someone https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/562940_463543180345523_1114056534_n.jpg

Edit:
And more here... Andy with Lendl https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150988637682187.413530.96832392186&type=3

2nd Edit:
Mats Wilander & Goran Ivanisevic are tipping Andy to win at US Open...
Goran http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xmanDn5Cro&list=UU-gepsqW_0XEvcOEe84GdTg&index=1&feature=plcp
Mats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOV6S40y3p8&feature=autoplay&list=UU-gepsqW_0XEvcOEe84GdTg&playnext=1

[pabbers]

Mats Wilander & Goran Ivanisevic are tipping Andy to win at US Open...


Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!!!!! :cauldron:

[supergran]

Hate fly-tippers!!!!!!!!!!:grrr::grrr:

[jeannie13]

Any time yet for Thursday's draw?

[Aya]

Any time yet for Thursday's draw?

Read on twitter the draw will be at 13.30 EST.
Edit: Djokovic and Kvitova will attend the draw.

[rouges]

Any time yet for Thursday's draw?
Draw @ 5 PM UK time, broadcast live on US Open site. ( 12 PM Eastern time USA)

[rouges]

Read on twitter the draw will be at 13.30 EST.
Edit: Djokovic and Kvitova will attend the draw.

Novak & Sam Stosur

[Aya]

Novak & Sam Stosur

Yes someone tweeted Kvitova will be attending but they're going with the defending champions now...

[Aya]

@NeilHarmanTimes


Andy Murray will play either Kevin Anderson or Alex Bogomolov in 1st rd of US Open depending which half he is drawn into


The Fed plays Donald Young in rd 1; Novak Djokovic v. Paolo Lorenzi


Anne Keothavong plays seed between 5/8; Heather Watson plays seed between 9/12 and Laura Robson, a qualifier. Poss Heather v. Laura rd 3

[rouges]

Draw will start soon

[sid]

Draw will start soon

do you have a link for the draw live please?

[rouges]

Us open website

[rouges]

Andy in Federer side

[Aya]

Andy in Federer side

And plays Bogomolov in 1st round as a result...

[Aya]

Andy has Tsonga is his quarter.
Fed has Berdych.
Nole has Delpo in quarters and Ferrer in his half.

[Sallydaisy]

"@stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) Andy Murray in Roger Federer’s half of the draw for just the second time since the 2008 Australian Open."

[Sallydaisy]

(https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) Murray's potential US Open path -
R1: Bogomolov Jr. R2: Dodig/Qualifier. R3: Lopez. R4: Raonic. QF: Tsonga. SF: Federer. F: Djokovic

[rouges]

Tough draw for Andy but to win it one has to face the best

[Golden Lady]

Not too bad a draw really , would have preferred him in Nole's half and probably not too chuffed to see Raonic in there but sure Andy will rise to the challenge!

[Bardot]

Isn't Andy also in the half which would have to play their semi-final on Saturday followed by the final on the Sunday?

[Sallydaisy]

Hi Bardot, trying to find out which half plays first.

[Katie]

Isn't Andy also in the half which would have to play their semi-final on Saturday followed by the final on the Sunday?

I think both halves play their semi-final on the Saturday.

I really like this draw for Andy. Prefer him to play Fed in a semi-final rather than a final, and pleased that he's avoided Berdych and Del Potro though Tsonga will still be tough. Raonic could be a threat, but I think Andy's returning would be good enough to beat him.

[Bardot]

Hi Bardot, trying to find out which half plays first.
I'm thinking with Djokovic being defending champion he would be playing first.

[Sallydaisy]

I'm thinking with Djokovic being defending champion he would be playing first.
I think Wimbledon always has the mens defending champion start play on Day 1.
I'm not sure/can't remember about the other 3 slams but thought they did #1 seed's half first.

[ljs]

I think Djoko will play 1st , not too bad for Andy really , could have been worse .

Djoko is a very humble returning champion I think , and Sam as well . Both so down to earth and realistic.

[ljs]

Sam's Bi-ceps are huge :shocked:

[jeannie13]

I think Wimbledon always has the mens defending champion start play on Day 1.
I'm not sure/can't remember about the other 3 slams but thought they did #1 seed's half first.

The US Open always tend to favour Fed, :red devil: so I guess his half will play 1st--could be a help to Andy. Andy's draw not too bad for a change . Glad he has avoided Delpo & Berdych.:thumbup:

[rouges]

I'm so looking forward to see Andy perform, if he plays like the golden boy he can alienate most of his opponents but not play like the Cincy Kid last week. good luck Andy

[Sallydaisy]

A couple of things. R1 at the USO is played over 3 days (Mon/Tue/Wed).
I looked back at the 2011 records. Nadal was defending champion from 2010 but had fallen to #2 in the rankings and so was Seeded 2 at the USO. Nole was #1 seed and his half started play on the first day (Monday) although Noley didn't himself play until Tuesday. Federer, #3 and in Nole's half, played on Monday.

[Sallydaisy]

[1]R.FEDERER v D.YOUNG
[Q] v B.PHAU
A.RAMOS v [WC]R.GINEPRI
R.MACHADO v [25]F.VERDASCO
[23]M.FISH v G.SOEDA
N.DAVYDENKO v [Q]
I.KARLOVIC v [Q]
M.RUSSELL v [16]G.SIMON

[11]N.ALMAGRO v R.STEPANEK
N.MAHUT v P.PETZSCHNER
B.KAVCIC v F.CIPOLLA
[WC]J.SOCK v [22]F.MAYER
[27]S.QUERREY v Y.LU
R.RAMIREZ HIDALGO v S.DEVVARMAN
D.ISTOMIN v J.ZOPP
D.GOFFIN v [6]T.BERDYCH
------------------------------------------
[3]A.MURRAY v A.BOGOMOLOV JR.
[Q] v I.DODIG
T.BELLUCCI v P.ANDUJAR
R.HAASE v [30]F.LOPEZ
[24]M.GRANOLLERS v [WC]D.KUDLA
L.LACKO v [WC]J.BLAKE
P.MATHIEU v I.ANDREEV
S.GIRALDO v [15]M.RAONIC

[12]M.CILIC v M.MATOSEVIC
[Q] v A.UNGUR
[Q] v [Q]
[Q] v [17]K.NISHIKORI
[32]J.CHARDY v F.VOLANDRI
T.ITO v M.EBDEN
M.KLIZAN v A.FALLA
[Q] v [5]J.TSONGA
------------------------------------------
[8]J.TIPSAREVIC v [WC]G.RUFIN
B.BAKER v J.HAJEK
[Q] v [Q]
C.STEBE v [29]V.TROICKI
[19]P.KOHLSCHREIBER v M.LLODRA
G.DIMITROV v B.PAIRE
M.KUKUSHKIN v J.NIEMINEN
X.MALISSE v [9]J.ISNER

[13]R.GASQUET v A.MONTANES
J.MELZER v [Q]
[WC]S.JOHNSON v R.RAM
E.GULBIS v [21]T.HAAS
[28]M.YOUZHNY v G.MULLER
T.KAMKE v [WC]L.HEWITT
[Q] v D.GIMENO-TRAVER
K.ANDERSON v [4]D.FERRER
------------------------------------------
[7]J.DEL POTRO v D.NALBANDIAN
B.BECKER v R.HARRISON
L.KUBOT v L.MAYER
T.ROBREDO v [26]A.SEPPI
[20]A.RODDICK v [Q]
C.BERLOCQ v B.TOMIC
E.ROGER-VASSELIN v F.FOGNINI
G.GARCIA-LOPEZ v [10]J.MONACO

[14]A.DOLGOPOLOV v J.LEVINE
M.BAGHDATIS v [Q]
S.DARCIS v M.JAZIRI
S.STAKHOVSKY v [18]S.WAWRINKA
[31]J.BENNETEAU v O.ROCHUS
[WC]D.NOVIKOV v J.JANOWICZ
R.DUTRA SILVA v[Q]
P.LORENZI v [2]N.DJOKOVIC

[LC the fan]

Well, except for a real upset I cant see anyone in Fed's quarter who is going to give him real problems.

Must say whoever Andy avoids there is always someone who I hold my breath for and Raonic is the one this time. He can get past Tsonga but Milos is an unknown quantity. Maybe 5 sets will be the key.
And the reward for getting through ? Fed once more.
Surely he must be getting older and wearier every day ????? Please ????

[JAMES4578]

Andy hasn't had much luck with draws lately and certainly another tough one, hopefully Andy will be up for the challenge! Raonic likely to be a test should they meet.

[rainy days]

I don't think the draw is too bad. Could have been much worse. Though I would have preferred him in Djokovic's half.

[supergran]

Think people are thinking Raonic is better than he is. Big serve, think that's it really. Let's not worry.

[rainy days]

They haven't even made the 4th round yet. One match at a time.

I think people are worried about Raonic because he beat Andy (on clay?) this year.

[Madeline]

They haven't even made the 4th round yet. One match at a time.

I think people are worried about Raonic because he beat Andy (on clay?) this year.

Not only was it on clay (though that is hardly Raonic's best surface either) but it was when Andy was having the problem with his back which put him out of Madrid and caused trouble at the French Open. If Andy is fit and eager to go - and he sounds it - I would back him to beat Milos over 5 sets; over 3 the youngster might have the edge. but in the longer match I think Andy would be the favourite.

[david1610]

Well one match at a time... after this :)
Agree with many comments. Milos in five against Andy I favour Andy's returning and breaking down the serve though he might need to give up a set or two. Tsonga matches up well against Andy although tough - though again, may have to do it in four or five. But better than Berdych or del Potro who on their day do not match up as well for Andy.
Fed in SF .... mmm, can see Roger wanting to put Andy "in his place".


So, each match is winnable, but energy conservation is going to play a big part. In our happiness at Andy's gold medal victory, perhaps the effect of Roger's SF against Del Potro was downplayed, especially the mental effort. Just hope Andy plays his best, hopefully the draw opens out a little bit and he can start each match with the required physical and mental energy to get the job(s) done!

[supergran]

I think I post this every Major...if he's going to win he has to beat everyone. Que sera, sera. Go Andy, I'd love you to win !!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[rainy days]

I hope he gets the early round matches done in 3. That would help a lot.

I also hope this trend with one good year followed by a 4th and 3rd round exit doesn't continue at the USO. I am really worried, not because of the draw, but in general.

[themass15]

Why does Andy always get the toughest draws, because if he is going to win he is going to have to do it the hard way.

[rouges]

After what I saw in Cincinnatti I'm never going to be so sure that Andy is going to walk his way through the Draw. I never thought he'd lost that match, I was more concerned about him playing Del P in the 1/4F. There is never going to be good or bad draw with Andy, it's which Andy turns up on the day. I've been going through hell during his career. Let's hope for the best. Many are predicting him to lift the trophy, I don't know where they are coming from. Pressure !!!!!

[Mickey]

After what I saw in Cincinnatti I'm never going to be so sure that Andy is going to walk his way through the Draw. I never thought he'd lost that match, I was more concerned about him playing Del P in the 1/4F. There is never going to be good or bad draw with Andy, it's which Andy turns up on the day. I've been going through hell during his career. Let's hope for the best. Many are predicting him to lift the trophy, I don't know where they are coming from. Pressure !!!!!I feel you can forget Cincy, I'm sure there were reasons behind this loss which we don't know. Andy has been very consistent so I don't think we need worry.But I have noticed that you do seem to look at the negative rather than the positive. I'm a glass half full rather than half empty person. He will be fine and will come out all guns blazing, Lendl knows what he is doing.Trust him to help Andy lift the trophy.

[jeannie13]

I feel you can forget Cincy, I'm sure there were reasons behind this loss which we don't know. Andy has been very consistent so I don't think we need worry.But I have noticed that you do seem to look at the negative rather than the positive. I'm a glass half full rather than half empty person. He will be fine and will come out all guns blazing, Lendl knows what he is doing.Trust him to help Andy lift the trophy.
Thanks,mickey-I agree wholeheartedly with what you say.I'm a glass half-full person too!!:wino:

Andy will do well,I'm sure. I have good feelings about the US Open. Those of you who worry please try to be more positive. He can & has beaten all those ahead of him. Raonic does not worry me-Andy had back problems when they last met & I'm sure Andy has worked out how to beat him.He has a way of Finding a way of countering the big servers. His class will show. Golden Andy will win, PLEASE.:trophy:

[Golden Lady]

If everything clicks into place for Andy like it did at the Olympics then he will be nothing short of sensational, hoping for this case scenario.

[rainy days]

Thanks,mickey-I agree wholeheartedly with what you say.I'm a glass half-full person too!!:wino:

Andy will do well,I'm sure. I have good feelings about the US Open. Those of you who worry please try to be more positive. He can & has beaten all those ahead of him. Raonic does not worry me-Andy had back problems when they last met & I'm sure Andy has worked out how to beat him.He has a way of Finding a way of countering the big servers. His class will show. Golden Andy will win, PLEASE.:trophy:

I agree, but I'm always worried. You never know in sports, but that's hardly about the draw. He could be beaten by anyone, if he doesn't show up. A draw that looks good on paper wouldn't change that. I'm really trying to be optimistic though and I have a lot of hope for him. I love reading positive comments. :)

[Hawkeye]

I get the impression that people would say that Andy had a hard draw whoever he got. That's a perfectly reasonable draw.

[harriet]

i've just been watching the olympics again - that's the one where andy beats fedX in the final. it was billed as a 5 set match, but andy only needed 3. 3 aces in the gold medal game too.
yes he can do it, just like he did in london.

[rainy days]

I just had a look at the ESPN expert picks and no one picked Andy to win. Kind of surprising in a way, considering he got 2 picks last year even with Rafa there and he hadn't won the Olympics. But I think this is actually a good thing. Less pressure. He usually performs better when people least expect him to.

[Linda]

I think this is Andy's best chance yet to win the tournament. I hope he grabs it with both hands and takes it! :swingin:

[banskogirl]

i've just been watching the olympics again - that's the one where andy beats fedX in the final. it was billed as a 5 set match, but andy only needed 3. 3 aces in the gold medal game too.
yes he can do it, just like he did in london.

Me too Harriet, I watched it 2 days ago, amazing all over again :) Bring it on!

[banskogirl]

My first day back at school today and I walked into the only other tennis fan with a big smile and she said 'Olympics'? I said how great was He? and she said well why couldn't he have done that a couple of weeks earlier........ I was mad! I couldn't believe that was her only comment! :grrr: I reminded her that the other slam winners never beat a previous slam winner for their first but that now I feel Andy has won the equivilant we are ready for anything! Oh I was soooooo mad............

[RoastLamb]

i've just been watching the olympics again - that's the one where andy beats fedX in the final. it was billed as a 5 set match, but andy only needed 3. 3 aces in the gold medal game too.
yes he can do it, just like he did in london.

I watched the gold medal match again yesterday. Never gets boring. :lol:

[rouges]

I feel you can forget Cincy, I'm sure there were reasons behind this loss which we don't know. Andy has been very consistent so I don't think we need worry.But I have noticed that you do seem to look at the negative rather than the positive. I'm a glass half full rather than half empty person. He will be fine and will come out all guns blazing, Lendl knows what he is doing.Trust him to help Andy lift the trophy.
Oh you've noticed my posts, bully for you Mr "half full", what positive were there @ Toronto or Cincy, second thoughts don't bother answer that.

[Mickey]

Oh you've noticed my posts, bully for you Mr "half full", what positive were there @ Toronto or Cincy, second thoughts don't bother answer that.
Sorry not Mr. Toronto won his match, exhausted after the Olympics and jet lag,bad knee,retired, as to Cincy I've already given my reasons. Get rid of your prickles.

[-J-]

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/fighting/catfight.gif

[AllyB]

I feel you can forget Cincy, I'm sure there were reasons behind this loss which we don't know. Andy has been very consistent so I don't think we need worry.But I have noticed that you do seem to look at the negative rather than the positive. I'm a glass half full rather than half empty person. He will be fine and will come out all guns blazing, Lendl knows what he is doing.Trust him to help Andy lift the trophy.


Thanks,mickey-I agree wholeheartedly with what you say.I'm a glass half-full person too!!:wino:

Andy will do well,I'm sure. I have good feelings about the US Open. Those of you who worry please try to be more positive. He can & has beaten all those ahead of him. Raonic does not worry me-Andy had back problems when they last met & I'm sure Andy has worked out how to beat him.He has a way of Finding a way of countering the big servers. His class will show. Golden Andy will win, PLEASE.:trophy:

I always try to be a glass half full person too. Unfortunately Andy, all too often, seems to believe his glass is half-empty and gets down on himself. That, i feel, is the biggest hurdle to that first Slam.

[Linda]

I think you've hit the nail on the head there, AllyB. But hopefully Andy's win at the Olympics will give him the confidence to overcome this hurdle.

[rainy days]

I think it would just be better to stay positive until there is reason to worry. Whatever happens, happens and we have no influence whatsoever. There is enough time to be disappointed afterwards anyway and we could just enjoy it while it lasts.

[david1610]

I think it would just be better to stay positive until there is reason to worry. Whatever happens, happens and we have no influence whatsoever. There is enough time to be disappointed afterwards anyway and we could just enjoy it while it lasts.
One big difference next week of course is that it is the first slam after Andy's Gold medal.
Andy will be up for it and he will have practised and been with Lendl for a while. They both should know that this is an excellent opportunity and perhaps doing badly in the Masters beforehand is ultimately not a bad thing - imagine the pressure on him if he had won one and got to the final of the other, for example!

He will "want it" and if he brings that quiet concentration he can bring to a slam, and couple it with the confidence the gold medal brings, he might be able to play through the tournament the way he played through the Olympics.
Let's see. We know that we cannot take anything for granted with Andy, but let's cut him - and ourselves! - some slack.

[rainy days]

I agree. ;)

[Aya]

@BenRothenberg


Can confirm that the women's draw opens with the top half. Azarenka, Sharapova, Stosur, Li, Kvitova all playing on Monday. #usopen

Which means Laura and Heather are playing on Monday.
Laura will face qualifier Samantha Crawford (USA)...

Edit...


Men's schedule information: the top half will play on Monday and Tuesday, while bottom half R1 is spread over Tuesday and Wednesday. #usopen

[LC the fan]

i've just been watching the olympics again - that's the one where andy beats fedX in the final. it was billed as a 5 set match, but andy only needed 3. 3 aces in the gold medal game too.
yes he can do it, just like he did in london.

Let's hope Andy is watching it too. It would just have to inspire him to go out and play like that again. I can still get excited even though I know the outcome

[jeannie13]

Looks like Andy will be playing on Mon. or Tues., As the top half will be playing 1st. They can't push him onto Wed. like they've done before!!:grrr: Looking forward to seeing him in action again.:clap:

[cazza99]

cj papa ‏@cjpapa13

Watching David Ferrer and Gold Medalist Andy Murray playing a friendly against each other at Kids Day at the Open. #usopen#tennis

rob master ‏@robj76

Gold Medal Winner Andy Murray warming up for #USOpen - looking to extend his Olympic momentum http://pic.twitter.com/FREGl0xz
https://p.twimg.com/A1J6OlCCMAAgrCK.jpg
picture from twitter

[supergran]

:wino:Let's all be positive and be "glass half-full" people. I am looking forward to the US Open even though I am always a bit nervous. Let's hope we have a fantastic first week and then fill our glasses for the second.:thumbup: Go Andy!!!:clap::clap:

[cazza99]

Laura Robson ‏@laurarobson5

Yessss @carlyraejepsen at @usopen today. Pumped to sing along to #callmemaybe

USOpen.org ‏@usopen

@laurarobson5 You should bring your fellow silver-medalist @andy_murray and belt it out! #usopen

Laura Robson ‏@laurarobson5

@usopen Andy does love that song. When is she on?

USOpen.org ‏@usopen

@laurarobson5 The #ashe stage show begins at 1 pm.

[RoastLamb]

CRJ is a Canuck, Laura has good taste. ;)

[Aya]

@TennisReporters


Monday day matches- Ashe: Stosur v Martic, Murray v Bogomolov, Sharapova v Czink. Armstrong: Blake v Lacko, Safarova v Oudin, Vika v Panova

[Linda]

So we see Andy play on Monday evening :)

[Aya]

Here's the full OOP. http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html?promo=subnav

Getting excited!!!!

[Linda]

Pity tennistv.com don't show the USO. Still, I expect there will be other streams to choose from (though probably not of such high quality).

[Madeline]

There is one on the USO site itself - I hope it works and is decent quality.

[Linda]

I will be very (pleasantly) surprised if that works in the UK!

[rk350]

I was thinking of using eurosport player (£5 for a month) - anyone tried that before?

[Jan]

I think the time difference is 5 hours - so that makes Andy's match not before 6pm here.
Hmm I will probably miss most of it unfortunately.

[cazza99]

I was thinking of using eurosport player (£5 for a month) - anyone tried that before?

I am not so sure if Eurosport will show matches later on in the tournament. In the past they have shown the earlier rounds but not those later on.

[-J-]

excellent, andy gets to play at the start of the tournement none of this wedesnday nonsense & 6 PM here not a bad viewing time

[cazza99]

youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwZss1HM48A) - Call Me Maybe - Arthur Ashe Kids Day 2012

Carly Rae Jepsen sings Call Me Maybe at Arthur Ashe Kids Day 2012 in New York. Joined by Missy Franklin, Mardy Fish, Novak Djokovic, Matthew Morrison, The Wanted, Rachel Crow, Owl City, Mindless Behavior and more. I mostly focused on The Wanted

:rolling:

[Sallydaisy]

Crowded player lounge - picky courtesy Stan Wawrinka:-

@stanwawrinka (https://twitter.com/stanwawrinka) Players lounge ... No space for players... @usopen (https://twitter.com/usopen) http://pic.twitter.com/IVJ77LeL (http://t.co/IVJ77LeL)

https://p.twimg.com/A1UhIjbCMAEkxmF.jpg

[david1610]

No wonder Lendl talks about the energy you can waste if you are not careful!

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html?promo=subnav

[ljs]

Milos gets 1st game on serve :swingin:

Milos takes the 1st set 6-3 over Giraldo

[ljs]

so disappointed :(

Milos lost the 2nd set 6-4 , and is losing in the 3rd 5-2 :facepalm:

[Alis]

Milos seems to be all over the place today or is it just that Giraldo is playing very well?

Baby-faced Goffin is playing well against Berdych but, unfortunately, he hasn't taken his chances when he's had them. Certainly one to watch though even though he's so slight.

[ljs]

Milos is off for sure , so many DF & UE , but its into a 5th set , so anything can happen.

Milos is up 2-1 in the 5th set , theres hope yet , altho I bet Andy would rather Giraldo goes thru

[ChrisMac]

I don't like Milos, don't know why really, just have not taken to him!

[ljs]

wont hold it against you Chris :lol:


Milos wins it in 5 , thats what I would call winning ugly

[Linda]

Fyrstenberg & Matkowski are out :shocked:

Here is the draw for the mixed (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/draws/xd/index.html?promo=subnav)

(I can't find a thread for the doubles :confused:)

[RoastLamb]

Wow! I watched the last four sets and Milos was awful. Just awful. So many double faults. I wonder if the humidity was getting to him. Giraldo should have been easy to beat. He's really going to have to step it up in the next round.

[RoastLamb]

Some interesting pair-ups in mixed. Surprised to see Sania Mirza not playing with any of the Indian players. :lol: And Kim is playing with one of the Bryans and they're likely to play the other Bryan in the second round. Too bad for her.

[Hawkeye]

Fyrstenberg & Matkowski are out :shocked:

Here is the draw for the mixed (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/draws/xd/index.html?promo=subnav)

(I can't find a thread for the doubles :confused:)Men's doubles. (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1347-US-OPEN-%28Grand-Slam%29-MENS-DOUBLES-27-9-9-2012-7-Brits-in-Mens-Doubles-draw)

[Alis]

Some interesting pair-ups in mixed. Surprised to see Sania Mirza not playing with any of the Indian players. :lol: And Kim is playing with one of the Bryans and they're likely to play the other Bryan in the second round. Too bad for her.

I could well see the Bryan bro and Kim winning it. I hope for Kim they do - I'd love her to finish with a trophy and, unfortunately, I don't think she'll win the singles.

[DaveArneRiise]

Dennis Novikova performing admirably in his match, think this his first ATP match ever. The 18 year old wild card won the first 2 sets, but down a break in the 3rd. Wonder if he will falter now. Would be some win. I believe he is the US open boys junior champion? Hence why he got a wild card. Not 100% sure though, was it not Golding or was that year before?

17 aces already, another big serving American then :rolleyes:

[ljs]

Wow! I watched the last four sets and Milos was awful. Just awful. So many double faults. I wonder if the humidity was getting to him. Giraldo should have been easy to beat. He's really going to have to step it up in the next round.

He was awful !!!! Helped that Giraldo basically choked in the last set .

At the beginning of the match , he just looked lost , very strange , maybe the humidity , altho living here Milos should be used to it . But your right , he better get his head straight in the next round , or it will be adios to Milos

[Alis]

Raonic was really lucky to get away with that - Giraldo was the better player for the vast majority of the match.

[DaveArneRiise]

18 year old Novikova wins in 4 against Janowiks. Fires 25 aces along the way!

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule9.html

[DaveArneRiise]

Pico must be tearing his hair out on court right now!

[RoastLamb]

Pico must be tearing his hair out on court right now!

I can't believe he lost in five after taking the first two sets so easily. :shocked: It'll take him a long time to get over from such a loss.

[rainy days]

He was awful !!!! Helped that Giraldo basically choked in the last set .

At the beginning of the match , he just looked lost , very strange , maybe the humidity , altho living here Milos should be used to it . But your right , he better get his head straight in the next round , or it will be adios to Milos

I wouldn't be against that. He worries me the most.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly a few five setters, such a pity for Pico! Milos a bit fortunate to go through though suppose stepped it up at the right time whilst Mahut eventually went down to Petzschner having been 2 sets up. Whilst Nole and Serena cruised through overnight Wozniacki went down to Begu winning only 4 games.

[Alis]

Raonic was very lucky to win that match - he certainly didn't look the like the up and coming star. Berdych was also very lucky to come through - Goffin had so many chances but just couldn't convert. I feel really sorry for Wozniacki - since she teamed up with Rory McIlroy her tennis seems to have gone to pot!

[supergran]

Interesting evening wasn't it? So disappointed for Pico and agree that Raonic was helped by Giraldo's errors even though I was shouting for him! Would have loved Goffin to win and just couldn't believe Caro's scoreline never mind the defeat. She needs to sort herself out and get on the practice courts. Djokovic's match was so predictable and I fell asleep in bed watching Serena.

[jeannie13]

Watching Raonic, I thought he looked very hot-his face was very red> perhaps he is carrying a wee bit extra weight--Just a thought!! :fanning: I feel that he is a little over-rated at the moment- he's not the complete player yet. Sorry to our Canadian members!!

[DaveArneRiise]

Milos could be a potential R3 or R4 opponent for Andy provided they both reach that stage?

[JAMES4578]

Milos could be a potential R3 or R4 opponent for Andy provided they both reach that stage?

Yes Andy and Milos would meet in the last 16 if they both progress.

[ljs]

Watching Raonic, I thought he looked very hot-his face was very red> perhaps he is carrying a wee bit extra weight--Just a thought!! :fanning: I feel that he is a little over-rated at the moment- he's not the complete player yet. Sorry to our Canadian members!!

you dont have to apologize to me Jennie , I agree with you. Well not about the weight part , I stood next to him at Rogers Cup and he really is quite tall and big build , and he has huge feet :lol:

When you go from 100 something to top 30 in such a short time , people are bound to notice and predict tho , but I really think hes only gonna get better.

[jeannie13]

you dont have to apologize to me Jennie , I agree with you. Well not about the weight part , I stood next to him at Rogers Cup and he really is quite tall and big build , and he has huge feet :lol:

When you go from 100 something to top 30 in such a short time , people are bound to notice and predict tho , but I really think hes only gonna get better.

I'm sure he'll continue to improve & he's certainly has talent.
I thought he looked very uncomfortable with the heat yesterday.:fanning:

[RoastLamb]

No, Milos is not the complete player but he's only 21 so got plenty of time to improve. But really his serve was shockingly bad yesterday and that's his weapon. I do hope he had sun lotion on coz he looked so red. He said on twitter last night that he was taking an ice bath. Brrrr.

So looking forward to Kim/Laura and then Andy's night match. Only thing is we have to wait soooooooooo long.

[NorthernLights]

I'm so sad for Pico! To lose after he was 2 sets and a break up... I thought it was nearly time to make a cup of tea, and I was happily singing along with the Argentinian fans (to the annoyance of my husband) then suddenly it all went downhill. Poor Pico will be devastated. I think it was the shock of getting into the top 10 - it must feel so different to be the hunted instead of the hunter. I hope he can regroup.

[RoastLamb]

Yes Andy and Milos would meet in the last 16 if they both progress.

Tbh, I can't see Milos getting past the next round unless he improves 1000%. Meanwhile ESPN analysed Djokovic's and Federer's draws and they look so easy peasy. :sad:

[cazza99]

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace

Only 3 players have won more US Open titles than Federer. One of those 3 went to prison, another shot himself in the head.

[WZA Sport]

I'm a big fan of Andy, especially after the year he's had. His time has come and a major is definitely on the horizon no matter who he faces.

I've even written a piece on my website wzasport.com putting my neck on the line that he'll win the US.

Really fancy him to win it, the link to the piece is http://wzasport.com/2012/08/29/marmite-murray/ let me know what you think.

[DaveArneRiise]

Did Nalbandian withdraw as Del P is playing Serra?

[Linda]

Yes, he's withdrawn from both singles and doubles.

[DaveArneRiise]

Gulbis is formulating a monstrous comeback against Haas!

The Dog, Tippy, GGL, Muller, Petch all came from 2 sets down. Can Gulbis follow suit?

[ljs]

Glad Gulbis won , dont like Tommy much

[RoastLamb]

I like Tommy's chest a lot more than Ernie's. ;)

So many players winning from two sets down. Wow!

[ljs]

havent seen Ernest's chest to be honest

[RoastLamb]

havent seen Ernest's chest to be honest

Trust me you don't want to. Peely wally at best.

[ljs]

Ha , had to look the meaning of that expression up :lol:

[rainy days]

Too bad Hasi lost. But at least Kohli was able to win.

[Sallydaisy]

Quite amazed that Andy is the only male player who played a R2 match yesterday. I think that means he'll probably get 2 days break now because the rest of the top half play their R2 matches today and the bottom half play tomorrow Friday 31st August. R3 matches are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

[Sallydaisy]

OOP (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/index.html?promo=subnav) - Thursday 30th August

ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM, 11.00 (16.00 UK time)
Sofia Arvidsson (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta010334.html) (SWE)vs. Ana Ivanovic (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta311710.html) (SRB)[12]
Mardy Fish (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpf339.html) (USA)[23]vs. Nikolay Davydenko (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpd402.html) (RUS)
Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta130591.html) (ESP)vs. Serena Williams (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta230234.html) (USA)[4]

ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM, 19.00 (24.00 UK time)
Roger Federer (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpf324.html) (SUI)[1] vs. Bjorn Phau (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpp436.html) (GER)
Angelique Kerber (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta311470.html) (GER)[6] vs.Venus Williams (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta230220.html) (USA)

LOUIS ARMSTRONG STADIUM, 11.00 (16.00 UK time)
Maria Kirilenko (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta310577.html) (RUS)[14] vs. Greta Arn (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta010230.html) (HUN)
Martin Klizan (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpk966.html) (SVK) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpt786.html) (FRA)[5]
Sloane Stephens (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta315683.html) (USA) vs. Tatjana Malek (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta310440.html) (GER)
Marcel Granollers (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpg710.html) (ESP)[24] vs.James Blake (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpb676.html) (USA)

GRANDSTAND 11.00, 16.00 UK
Nicolas Almagro (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpa479.html) (ESP)[11] vs. Philipp Petzschner (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpp624.html) (GER)
Carla Suarez Navarro (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta311338.html) (ESP) vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta312251.html) (POL)[2]
Sam Querrey (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpq927.html) (USA)[27] vs. Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/atpr383.html) (ESP)
Vera Dushevina (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta310625.html) (RUS) vs. Sara Errani (http://www.usopen.org/en_US/players/overview/wta310761.html) (ITA)[10]

Court 7, 11.00 start, 16.00 UK
Pablo Andujar (ESP) vs. Feliciano Lopez (ESP)[30]
Mandy Minella (LUX)/Andrea Petkovic(GER) vs. Jill Craybas (USA)/Chanelle Scheepers(RSA)
Johanna Konta (GBR) vs.Olga Govortsova (BLR)
Marina Erakovic (NZL)/ Heather Watson(GBR) v [6]Ekaterina Makarova/Elena Vesnina(RUS)[6]
Timea Babos (HUN)/Sloane Stephens(USA) v Janette Husarova (SVK)/Magdalena Rybarikova(SVK)

Court 12, 11.00 start, 16.00 UK
Johan Brunstrom (SWE)/James Cerretani(USA) vs. Jamie Delgado/Ken Skupski(GBR)
Sabine Lisicki (GER)/Shuai Peng(CHN) vs. Shahar Peer (ISR)/Laura Robson(GBR)

[Alis]

I wonder why Laura and Heather aren't playing together in the doubles. Is their ranking not high enough?

[cazza99]

I wonder why Laura and Heather aren't playing together in the doubles. Is their ranking not high enough?

Maybe because Heather and MArina are teaming up in other comps.

[david1610]

I wonder why Laura and Heather aren't playing together in the doubles. Is their ranking not high enough?
Yes and they won't necessarily have the same tournament schedules. Or rather, their scheduling is of course singles dominated and doubles will then be an added extra, where possible. I think Marina and Heather teamed up first at the Stanford tournament pretty much on spec to each get a partner in order to play doubles, but it went so well they teamed up again and if your record is two tournaments two victories, it makes sense to keep that run going!

[supergran]

Quite amazed that Andy is the only male player who played a R2 match yesterday. I think that means he'll probably get 2 days break now because the rest of the top half play their R2 matches today and the bottom half play tomorrow Friday 31st August. R3 matches are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. I thought that was strange too. Can anyone think of any reason why this was so?

[Madeline]

Dunno but I'm not complaining. Usually he gets short-changed scheduling-wise.

[david1610]

Wow! Tsonga out in second round! Saw the end.... he was way off!

PS Andy playing yesterday.... well they needed a top four player or US player to get the tickets for the night match presumably and he was the one they chose....

[david1610]

The match to determine Andy's next opponent is currently at 5-6 in the fifth. Already over four hours. 67 minutes so far for the fifth. Not exactly the worst news to read on opening live scores....

[rainy days]

They usually shedule a R2 match on Wednesday. Maybe they felt like they had to make up for last year. ;) I think it's great.

Jo-Willy...

[RoastLamb]

Tsonga. :shocked: Good for Andy I guess.

[pabbers]

:cauldron:
Tsonga. :shocked: Good for Andy I guess.Assuming Andy gets that far

[rainy days]

Exactly... This tournament seems cursed. So many seeds out already.

[Alis]

Sad for Jo but he just wasn't himself today.

[traveller7]

Shame for Jo seems to have lost a bit of form lately.

[scrapaddict]

I realy like Jo but not sorry he won't be in Andy's way now!

[Alis]

Shame for Jo seems to have lost a bit of form lately.

Perhaps a coach might help - he's gone it alone for a while now.

[scrapaddict]

Cilic out too - who will be next?????????????? sorry - misread the score!!

[rainy days]

Cilic is not out yet. 2-2 in the 5th.

[RoastLamb]

C'mon Milos! :cheer: 1 set and a break up.

[ljs]

I know RL , its exciting !!!! Milos is playing well !!

[RoastLamb]

Serving better today - so far!

[ljs]

Milos serving for the 2nd set , arrgg , have to go have dinner

[RoastLamb]

I have to make dinner too. :lol:

"The missile will make you melancholy," says the commentator. :lol:

Really hope PHM doesn't do one of these 2 sets down to win things.

[DaveArneRiise]

Not really surprised Jo has been knocked out, has been playing on a injury for a while now.

[cazza99]

US Open Tennis ‏@usopen

"I have decided that this is going to be my last tournament" #Roddick #usopen


"When I was playing my first round I knew." #roddick #usopen

[rainy days]

I just read that. I'm so sad. :crying:

[ljs]

well it was coming I thought . Hope he has a happy life !! Probably be a commie or something

Cmon Milos 4-3 3rd set tiebreak

and Milos wins !!!!! 1st Canadian man to make it to round 3 since 1988

[RoastLamb]

:yahoo: Excellent match!!! :yahoo:

[david1610]

Sad about Roddick. I have always liked his straightforwardness.

Edit: US Open Radio just pointed out that two of his friends, Blake and Querrey, have been on court since he retired so may not necessarily know!

[supergran]

So Roddick has retired. Always liked him but think he knew it was his time. Wish him all the best.

[rainy days]

His press conferences were the best. I cried. :sad:

[JAMES4578]

Roddick will be a bit of a loss to the game but things move on and I think Andy knew that this best days were behind him really. A pity Tsonga's out so early, bit of a shock there! Of course would've been a tough one if he'd met Murray in the quarters but not looking that far ahead yet. Milos had an easier time, seeing off Mathieu in straights and could still step it up. Fish looked in trouble with Davy at 2 sets down but won convincingly in the end.

[Caro]

I will really miss Roddick. I like him a lot. I was just so sad when he lost that last wimby final to fed. He must have known deep down in the months that followed that it was his last shot :sad: Too many young guns who play the same way now ....

Sad for Jo Willy - he had a bad day but he'll be back and obviously I would have wanted him out in the quarters anyway :shades:

[Katie]

I'm really going to miss Roddick. I'm surprised by the timing of his announcement but not that he's retiring - he's had so many injuries over the last couple of years that he's not been able to play at his best and like he says, he wouldn't be happy to just exist on the tour without being competitive among the top players.

What a career he's had though - a slam, four slam finals, number 1 ranking, 5 Masters titles, 32 titles in all, and 9 consecutive years in the top 10. It's a shame for him that Federer came along at exactly the same time, as if not I'm sure he'd have won a few more hardcourt slams and definitely Wimbledon. I really wish he'd won Wimbledon 2009 - he deserved it. I'm glad he managed to finish his head-to-head record against Federer with a win though. Hope he can get a few more wins at the USO this year. :)

[super8]

Nice post, Katie.

Andy Roddick is the only active player on the tour - other than Federer - to have won an ATP tour title every year for the last 12 consecutive years. He showed a lot of consistency and his length of time in the top 10 was also impressive.

Much of his career was spent with the weight of expectation of being the big hope for his nation, which had high expectations both after this success of Sampeas & Agassi - as well as Andy's US open success and number one status in 2003.

He will of course be partly defined by his struggles against Federer. I found his struggles quite compelling as you could see quite clearly his efforts in trying to mix things up, aggression - different coaches too. The US Open final in 2006, SW19 semi in 2003, SW19 finals in 2005 and 2009 all spring to mind. His interviews were good value too.

[DaveArneRiise]

Nice to see Blake winning a couple of rounds!

[RoastLamb]

I really wish Roddick had won the 2009 Wimbly. Sucks.

[supergran]

I will really miss Roddick. I like him a lot. I was just so sad when he lost that last wimby final to fed. He must have known deep down in the months that followed that it was his last shot :sad: Too many young guns who play the same way now ....

Sad for Jo Willy - he had a bad day but he'll be back and obviously I would have wanted him out in the quarters anyway :shades: I was really sad when he lost that final to Fed who was unbelievably arrogant that day. He will be missed for his personality and style of play. Like you sad and shocked that Jo lost to the player that we saw Dan Evans beat in the Davis Cup. But if all Andy's "tricky" opponents could go I won't be upset.;)

[rainy days]

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[Alis]

Nice to see Blake winning a couple of rounds!

It is and I really hope he wins the next one too!

[RoastLamb]

It is and I really hope he wins the next one too!

I sure don't. :lol:

[rainy days]

You are Canadian, aren't you? Who would you be rooting for then in that possible match-up?

[RoastLamb]

Of course I hope it's Milos vs Andy! My two favourites. As for rooting, Andy of course.

[rainy days]

Yeah I just realised that. lol Can't say I agree.

[ljs]

Of course I hope it's Milos vs Andy! My two favourites. As for rooting, Andy of course.

:sofa: If it comes to this

[RoastLamb]

I don't think Milos will get past wily Mr Blake. Even though he's getting on, he's so quick around the court and I bet he can return Milos' serve.

[ljs]

no RL ? Blake is playing well from what Ive seen of him , but I think Milos can beat him .

[rainy days]

I decided to not make predictions anymore.

[RoastLamb]

no RL ? Blake is playing well from what Ive seen of him , but I think Milos can beat him .

Hope so but you know the crowd will be against Milos. Suppose it could be worse, he could have Roddick. :rolling: Feel for Tomic tonite.

[Madeline]

I think Tomic might be inclined to revel in being the hated one, if he can beat Roddick.

[rainy days]

No need for that. He's already on my list. ;)

[DaveArneRiise]

Steve Johnson beat Gulbis in 4!

[pabbers]

Blake........beat Raonic.....unfortunately I don't think so. Don't like Tomic and hope Roddick can put him well and truly in his place.

[ljs]

me either pabbers , but this usopen has been full of surprises so far , so never know i suppose.

Andy vs Milos is a nightmare for me , love them both :(

[DaveArneRiise]

Another 5 set win for Hewitt. The ultimate competitor!

[Linda]

Yay! And Dolly wins too! :cheer:

[jamie&andy's fan]

I cant watch the USO :(

[supergran]

A-Rod ahead 3-1.

[supergran]

Andy R wins first set 6-3. He's going all out, nothing to lose. (If you know what I mean)

[Alis]

I wonder if he can keep this pace up? He seems to be rejuvinated!

[david1610]

It is and I really hope he wins the next one too!
But certainly not the one after that! (touch wood)

[ljs]

Roddick wins it 6-3 , 6-4 , 6-0 so on he goes against Fognini

[Alis]

Well done ARod - best I've seen him play for ages but Tomic just folded.

[ljs]

that was horrible from Tomic !!!!!!