US OPEN tennis thread- it's the last Grand Slam of the year- who will win?

[Raahh]

Obviously, my heart wants Nadal to end a shit year, with a massive (if pretty unlikey) win. But hey, the defending champ is Marin Cilic- so who knows what will happen. But he will face Coric in the first round, which might be tricky.

And Murray has Kyrgios. For a one-time only deal, I am firmly team Murray. The arrogant little Aussie needs to end 2015 with his tail between his legs- and come back next year more contrite. Of course, it has the potential to be as messy and sweary as their other encounters- which will trigger Nick's suspended ban. Here's hoping

[BagelwithButter]

OMG what happened to Serena??

Just heard when I turned to Sky? Didn't see any of it - and Halep lost too? Woah

[Raahh]

Gutted that Halep lost- but Go! Vinci!

[Raahh]

I can't 'watch' have seen some of the scores.

[Raahh]

Not going well for Cilic

It's early days...

[LaVolcan]

Oh dear, Cilic is being slaughtered.

[hugoagogo]

Oh deary do !

[CremeEggThief]

Listening to Radio 5SX on the tv to Federer vs Wawrinka, but not sure how much longer I can stay up. Anyone else watching/listening? Come on Fed!

Flabbergasted about Serena earlier! Who could have predicted that?

[CremeEggThief]

Yesss! Fed wins in straight sets in 1 hour 32 minutes.

[HeartsTrumpDiamonds]

I missed the whole thing. TORONTO, less than 600 km away, and the fecking Canadian broadcasters are showing Canadian Football League bullshit and NASCAR.

I mean honestly.

[HeartsTrumpDiamonds]

I'm surprised Wawrinka didn't give him more of a run for his money TBH.

[HeartsTrumpDiamonds]

Shocked and happy in equal measure about Serena though. Didn't see that one coming but she needed to be taken down a peg or two. From what I have read online she wasn't exactly a gracious loser either.

[Raahh]

Serena wasn't a gracious loser, Hearts, you surprise me. What with her being such a quiet, humble woman.

[Raahh]

I am sad that Stan and Marin couldn't give Synth and Djokovic a scare at least. I'm glad Cilic got as far as he did though. I think I want Fed to win now- if Djok wins too many, he will catch up with Rafa. Can't have that.

[LaVolcan]

Yes, Serena a shock - what with the Commentators writing off Vinci after the third game in the first set, and then going on about Serena getting in the groove, Serena to win, and then Vinci plugged away steadily, and WON.

Pity about Federer - Warwrinka- would have liked more of a match there, but too tired to stay up to listen anyway.

[CremeEggThief]

I am pleased that Roger won quickly and easily, as he will be fresh for the final. As a massive fan, I think he needs to hold a little something back for the finals, as in recent years, he's been brilliant in several tournaments, almost too good (Murray in the semis of this year's Wimbledon, for example ), but failed to shine in the finals. If he doesn't win here, I hope Stefan can work on this with him, as next year is his last chance for another GS, really. He has played so well on the grass and hard courts this year, it would be a shame not to win the title here.

[HeartsTrumpDiamonds]

Raahh

[CremeEggThief]

Congratulations to the new women's U.S. Open champion, Flavia Penetrative! 7/6,6/2.

[CremeEggThief]

Bloody auto-correct!

[Raahh]

yay! Flavia avoids surname problem

[Raahh]

the auto correct was VERY funny though

[hugoagogo]

brilliant auto correct!

[CremeEggThief]

OMG, she's just announced her retirement!

[CremeEggThief]

[GrouchyKiwi]

Sorry, CremeEgg, just came here to giggle at your auto correct issue.

Well done, Flavia Penetta! The BBC article says she and Vinci were childhood friends, which is sweet.

[HeartsTrumpDiamonds]

Best. Autocorrect. Ever.



Announced her retirement!! What??!!