September 15th, 2009
2009 U.S. Open
So I spent these past two weeks watching the 2009 U.S. Open anytime I could even if it meant tuning into the matches during class (thank you www.usopen.org) or rushing home to watch the end of the day matches or staying up late to watch the night matches even though I had 8am class the next morning. Why did I put myself through this two week juggernaut? The answer is simple. It has always been the tradition in my family to do so and, yes, I admit, I am a tennis junkie.
This year’s tournament was no exception. I am extremely happy about the return of Kim Clijsters, classy on and off the court, who made it through to the finals and won the whole thing by beating up-and-comer Caroline Wozniacki 7-5 6-3. I’ve been a longtime Clijsters fan and I am glad to see her win her second Grand Slam of her career and to do it after becoming a mom (a rarity)! Sadly, I think this win was overshadowed by the controversy from her semifinal’s match against Serena Williams. (Foot fault or no foot fault, there’s a thing called sportsmanship in the game of tennis.)
As for the men’s side fo the draw, it was a surprise outcome. A surprise that Juan Martin Del Potro dominated Nadal (Vamos Rafa!) in the semis and then went on to top 5-time U.S .Open defending Champion Roger Federer (undeniably one of the greatest tennis players to live) in a thrilling five-setter 3-6 7-6 4-6 7-6 6-2! Clearly, Del Potro is making his grand entrance onto center stage. Hopefully, he’ll be able to stay and not fade away like some past winners (ahem, Andy Roddick).
All in all, through rain delays and major upsets and surprising wins, this year’s US Open was once again a fun two weeks for me.
