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15 Sep: Del Potro Dumped Federer
The unexpected happened. Roger Federer was chasing his 6th US Open title at Flushing Meadows and was well on his way with his typical hard serves, court coverage and astute shots. But Juan Martin Del Potro made short of his expetation by winning 6-3 7-6 4-6 7-6 6-2.
Federer started well not allowing Del Potro to settle down when he took the first set by exploiting Del Potro's weak coverage on the forehand court. Federer was again superior in the second set but by now Del Potro was beginning to produce his power shots. Federer was being unsettled and become a bit emotional in the third set. The rest was history.
Del Potro won his first grand slam title and I think there will be many more to come.
I was also delighted when Kim Clijsters won the womens event by beating Caroline Wozniacki. She is such a darling. It was a great win after her brief retirement to marry and start a family.
Federer started well not allowing Del Potro to settle down when he took the first set by exploiting Del Potro's weak coverage on the forehand court. Federer was again superior in the second set but by now Del Potro was beginning to produce his power shots. Federer was being unsettled and become a bit emotional in the third set. The rest was history.
Del Potro won his first grand slam title and I think there will be many more to come.
I was also delighted when Kim Clijsters won the womens event by beating Caroline Wozniacki. She is such a darling. It was a great win after her brief retirement to marry and start a family.
14 Sep: Del Potro Dumped Nadal
I was awake at 1:00 am this morning and couldn't sleep. So, I took the opportunity to watch the tennis US Open Mens semifinal. There it was, Juan Martin Del Potro (I like this name) vs Rafael Nadal. Of course, Nadal is the favourite and has been a finalist in many major tournaments. While Del Potro is the new kid on the block.
Del Potro is from Argentina and stands tall at 6 feet 6 inches, that's really tall. He easily dwarfed me by 1 foot, and that means I will be as high as his armpit. And guess what, this guy doesn't shave his armpit, it shows as he wears sleeveless T-shirt when playing.
Back to the game, Del Potro won 6-2 6-2 6-2. Nadal was overwhelmed by Del Potro's big serves and big forehand and the biggest weapon unleashed was the big backhand. Next, Del Potro will face the current champion, Roger Federer. It will be interesting.
Del Potro is from Argentina and stands tall at 6 feet 6 inches, that's really tall. He easily dwarfed me by 1 foot, and that means I will be as high as his armpit. And guess what, this guy doesn't shave his armpit, it shows as he wears sleeveless T-shirt when playing.
Back to the game, Del Potro won 6-2 6-2 6-2. Nadal was overwhelmed by Del Potro's big serves and big forehand and the biggest weapon unleashed was the big backhand. Next, Del Potro will face the current champion, Roger Federer. It will be interesting.
10 Sep: Live Actions on 19 Ramadhan 1430H
Watched England thrashed Croatia 5-1 this morning with goals from Frank Lampard (2), Steven Gerrard (2) and Wayne Rooney (1). Great performance by England, kudos to all the players.
However, I was disappointed when Melanie Oudin lost her quarterfinal match to Caroline Wozniacki at the tennis US Open. I was hoping Oudin would make it to the semis at least. Anyway, she is only 18 and has a long road ahead of her. She will have her day soon.
However, I was disappointed when Melanie Oudin lost her quarterfinal match to Caroline Wozniacki at the tennis US Open. I was hoping Oudin would make it to the semis at least. Anyway, she is only 18 and has a long road ahead of her. She will have her day soon.
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