Well... Wimbledon isn't the only tennis major out there
There's also the US Open, happening as we speak in New York City.
So far, a few notable things to mention...
----- Serena Willians, all of 40 years old, got as far as the 3rd round before succumbing to unseeded Ajla Tomljanovic, from Australia. Though she didn't come out and say it, odds are this was Serena's last US Open. She battled mightily, but IMO not only the age, but the wee bit extra baggage was just too much for her to overcome. She did herself proud, though. I watched the match and it was quite exciting.
----- American Frances Tiafoe upset Rafa Nadal to make the quarterfinals. Sigh of relief for me, as I really don't want the clay court specialist to win any other majors. Yes... I sound like a hater... so sue me.
----- Unfortunately, another winner was Nick Kyrgios, who upset top seeded Daniil Medvedev. Kyrgios is the new tennis phenom I love to hate on. He's a punk on the court. Sort of a modern day John McEnroe wannabe.
----- Novak isn't playing, given his COVID non-vaccination status and all. Kind of silly at this point, if you ask me.
Bookmarks