2012 US Open Review

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B

Sloane Stephens The young American showed a lot of grit in making the third round for the second consecutive year, but once again Ana Ivanovic ended her hopes.

D

C

D

Roger Federer

Bernard Tomic

This was supposed to be Roger Federer’s best US Open since his last title in 2008. Instead his mind-bogglingly bad performance against Tomas Berdych in the quarterfinals has everybody wondering if his 2012 form will be too hard to sustain for the 31-year-old going forward.

The young Aussie proved he’s still got a lot of growing to do. He played some of the most uninspiring tennis of the tournament against Andy Roddick in the second round, then proceeded to act like a major brat in the press conference.

F

F

John Isner

New York Weather

Arthur Ashe Stadium

Another U.S. Open without an American man in the quarterfinals. With Roddick retired and Fish suffering health-related issues, the blame rests on the broad shoulders of Mr. John Isner. It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it.

There wasn’t much to worry about until Super Saturday came along. But an illtimed tornado watch threw a wet blanket over Super Saturday and caused the fifth consecutive men’s singles final

The weather wouldn’t have been a problem if Arthur Ashe Stadium would have been built with a roof on it. Sorry, had to say it.

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