Fernando Verdasco, Caroline Wozniacki win US Open final tune-up

Fernando Verdasco won his first title of the season and third of his career on Saturday defeating American Sam Querrey 6-4, 7-6 (6) at the Pilot Pen tennis championship.

Meanwhile, in the women's singles Caroline Wozniacki won her second consecutive beating Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-4 in the final tune-up for the U.S. Open.

Wozniacki’s championship was her sixth, third this year.

In men's the doubles final, Jurgen Melzer and Julian Knowle took down Bruno Soared and Kevin Ullyett 6-4, 7-6 (3).

In the women's doubles final, Nuria Llagostera Vives and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez defeated defeated Iveta Benesova and Lucie Hradecka, 6-2, 7-5.

(Via AP; Images via Yahoo! Sports)

Serena Williams meets her match at Madame Tussauds

In conjunction with the US Open, Serena Williams' wax figure was unveiled at the Madame Tussauds, in NYC yesterday.

Serena's wax figure shows her wearing a replica of the outfit which she wore during the 2004 US Open, a Nike denim tennis skirt, with a black Nike sports top and sports shoes.

Can you tell which one is really ME?

Other tennis icons who have their own wax figures include Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova.


(Images via sports.sina.com.cn)

VIDEO: Grey Goose Honey Deuce delights for a perfect weekend

If you're planning a party or gathering with friends and family over the weekend, why not serve them up with the official 2009 US Open cocktail, Grey Goose "Honey Deuce".

This is the third year that Grey Goose will partner with the USTA.

Here's the recipe for those who would like to experiment mixology at home,:

1 1/4 part Grey Goose® Original Vodka
2 parts fresh lemonade
1/2 part Chambord® raspberry liquor
Frozen honeydew melon balls

1. Fill a highball or double old-fashioned glass with crushed ice.
2. Add Grey Goose Vodka and fill the rest of the cup with lemonade to a half inch below the rim.
3. Drizzle Chambord over the top.

4. Garnish with frozen honeydew melon balls.

Cheers!

Have a good weekend & Happy Independence Day to my fellow Malaysians!

Note: HCFoo does not condone underaged drinking, excessive drinking, and drinking and driving. Non-halal.

(Via Down the Line!)

VIDEO: Andy Roddick on Late Show With David Letterman

Andy Roddick took time out from US Open practice to appear on the Late Show With David Letterman last night.

It was the second Letterman appearance for Roddick as he was a guest back in 2003.

Check out Roddick's own version of "street tennis" on the show.