I believe that world’s #1 Nadal has an easier draw than his chief rivals Federer and Djokovic. Roddick will have to face Djokovic in the QF if he can make it through. This may be too much for Djokovic to face Roddick in the QF and then Federer in the SF.
Nadal has not done well at the U.S. Open in past years. In addition, Federer will be so determined to get back at Nadal for the loss at Wimbledon. Therefore, I will pick #2 Federer over Nadal in the final in 4 sets.
The wild card this year will be the fitness and fatigue factor as a number of players traveled to Beijing for the Olympics.
Even though Ivanovic is the top seed, I am not keen on her winning the U.S. Open. She may have to face former #1 Mauresmo in the 3rd round. That will be a tough matchup for her.
In the same bracket is D. Safina, sister of world’s former #1 Marat Safin. I like Safina but I do not think that she is fit enough to survive Beijing and 2 weeks of NY summer heat.
It is bad luck that Serena and Venus are stuck in the same bracket. If they win their matches, they will meet in the QF. This could have been a fun final to watch.
I am having a hard time picking the clear favorite between Dementieva, Kutznetsova, and Jankovic. I think Venus has too much experience in big matches and Jankovic has not done well in Grand Slam finals.
My pure instinct tells me to go with Venus Williams and Jankovic in the final with Venus coming out on top in 3 sets.
I pick Nadal and Serena.
I don’t know why you keep on clinching on Roddick. Roddick is history and he will never win another grand slam again. Time to find another American hope.
serena will top her sister in QF
roddick blows, massive serve, no skills. good game.
I choose Slam Sloan in a dress.
Federer and Safina. i thihnk she is fit enough and she is on a massive role lately. Roddick looks good of late, but he always looks good until he blows it.
When SP isn’t keen on someone’s chances, watch out! Ana Ivanovic became the first #1 woman seed since 1968 to crash out in the first 2 rounds.