http://www.bestbettingsites.uk/

Sep 7, 2008

Serena Williams to face off Jelena Jankovic in the US Open final

Serena Williams secures a place in the final after a 6-3, 6-2 win over Dinara Safina in the U.S. Open semifinals last night. Probably that wicked backhand Williams zinged off the Russian’s shoulder in the second set.
“Overall, she’s, I think, the strongest player on the tour, together with her sister,” Jankovic said.

“Nobody has the power that they have. We cannot compare.”
Jankovic who also made it to the final at the U.S. Open after beating Olympic champion Elena Dementieva 6-4, 6-4 must figure something.

However that is, if the weather permits. With Tropical Storm Hanna getting closer and rain in the forecast, tournament organizers made contingency made that could mean postponing the match until Sunday.
“I’m going to try my best and that’s all I care about,” Jankovic said, “even if it’s tomorrow or next day or in a week.”
(Images by AFP/Don Emmert/NASA)

Sep 6, 2008

Maria Sharapova's Malfunction Wardrobe?


Recently Maria Sharapova not only unveiled her limited edition and overpriced Canon PowerShot Diamond Collection but also her one-armed dress. Perhaps it has something to do with her shoulder injury which prevents her from participating in the U.S. Open.

At the event, five of the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH cameras, designed in conjunction with Amosu, encrusted with 88 white diamonds totaling 2.22 carats, valued at approximately $10,000 and were to be awarded to lucky winners in sweepstakes.

(Via mariasharapova.com, stuff.co.nz)

Bryan brothers deny Leander Paes US Open doubles double


American twin brothers Bob and Mike Bryan won their seventh Grand Slam men's doubles crown defeating India's Leander Paes and Czech Lukas Dlouhy 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (12/10) to take the U.S. Open title.


The Bryans, who ran through the tournament without losing a set, previously won Slam crowns at Roland Garros in 2003, the US Open in 2005, Wimbledon in 2006 and the Australian Open in 2006 and 2007.

The defeat denied Paes a chance at a U.S. Open doubles double, having already claimed the mixed crown with Zimbabwe's Cara Black.


The victory enables the Bryans to move back into the world number one ranking from second.

(Image by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Reasons why Venus Williams lost to sister Serena at the US Open

Serena Williams reached the semifinals on Wednesday with a tough 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (9-7) victory over older sister Venus Williams.

The reasons for Venus' lost could be fatigue and lack of sleep.

Oh gosh, Venus, you really need some sleep.

Earlier this week, Venus Williams was seen with her hitting partner and her boyfriend,
pseudo-golfer Hank Kuehne during court practice.


Serena Williams too has her faithful manservant Common, the rapper and her boyfriend
at the court practice.

So, is Serena Williams going to win at this Grand Slam?

Statistics wise, Serena has the extra edge over
the other 3 semifinalists Jelena Jankovic, Elena Dementieva and Dinara Safina. Serena not only has won the U.S. Open but a total of eight Grand Slam singles titles. The others never have won one.


My pick? I would say Dementieva for she deserves a Grand Slam after a magnificent run since winning the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics. She has been working very hard all these years (turned pro in 1998). Perhaps recent glory moments will delay her retirement a bit.

(Images by Stephanie Myles via Montreal Gazette)

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...