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US Open 2014 Bryan Brothers 100th Doubles Title: Take on American Dominance 9.4.2014

There was an article a couple of weeks back in The Daily Beast reference our decline in American Tennis. It did not mention our very own Bryan Brothers (USA), who have not had a good year in their 2014 doubles. This can change in this New York Moment.  Contrary to this year, They have had more Grand Slams in Doubles than anyone up to this point in the history of tennis. In fact, this year at the US Open they are going for their 100th Title at a Major (French, Australian, US Opens, and Wimbledon), and have a good chance of succeeding even though they have not had a good year. The article was mainly about Serena Williams as the last great American Tennis player. She is the fav this year at the Open. Of course, we have been the country to beat and dominated tennis until the 80's. It became a World sport and countries saw, especially small countries could be dominant on the world scene with just some hard work. In other words, they can have a place on the world stage and be a relatively small country. There are many examples of this in sports but tennis is fairly high profile. Pretty cool for world acceptance and participation. Plus a Good payday for the victor, $3,000,000 for the singles on either the men's or women's side and One half a mil for the doubles at this years Open.  They can shine. So what about us, the US?  

           

                                     

On the Doubles scene, The Bryan Brother  ought to win this year but it is not in the bag. 100 professional tournaments won. The Brothers are playing two other americans this morning Scott Lipsky USA and Rajeev Ram USA. The Serena Sisters who play doubles at most majors have already lost. The Doubles team of Kimiko Date-Krumm (JPN) B.Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) just won and will play Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) [4] Elena Vesnina (RUS) [4] today and  then later in the day the match of  Martina Hingis (SUI) Flavia Pennetta (ITA)  playing Cara Black (ZIM) [3] Sania Mirza (IND) [3]. If Martina Hingis wins it will be a big deal. A must watch if Hingis gets into the finals. It could happen. If you live in South Florida the Bryan Brother will be attending and playing  in the Delray Beach Open at The Delray Tennis Center Feb. 13-15, 2015. 

Andy Murray, left, with Djokovic after the match. “We both gave our best,” Djokovic said.CreditBarton Silverman/The New York Times

 In Men's singles, Andy Murray put a up an audacious fight against the Joker last night. His Forehands were other worldly but it looked as if Mr. Murray was injured. They had spectacular rallies but eventually Novak got the better of Mr. Murray.  He lost in 4 sets N.Djokovic (SRB) [1] 7⁷ 6¹ 6 6 MATCH COMPLETED  A.Murray (GBR) [8] 6¹ 7⁷2 4 Two Tie breakers in the first and second sets showed the fight Andy had in him. Of course he hung on but it was evident when Andy had to move he was in pain. Especially in the final 4th set.

Coming up in Men's singles Fed (Sui) will play Monfils (Fr) who is looking better than he has in quite some time. Roger is playing excellently so my bet is on The Swiss watch. This morning Tomas Berdych (CZE) [6]

vs. Marin Cilic (CRO) [14]. Berdych ought to win but anything can happen.

Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki celebrates her victory over Sara Errani in the quarter-finals of the US Open. Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images

On Women's side in singles, C.Wozniacki DEN won easilty against Sara Errani ITA 6-0, 6-1. Upcoming in the Semi finals is Serena Williams (USA) [1] vs. Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) [17]  and Shuai Peng (CHN)   vs. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) [10]. Caroline is playing like a tiger. When she played Maria Sharapova who hits the ball a ton, she outhit and outpowered her. Very Interesting. Of course they have talked ad infinitum about  McIlroy winning and commitment to Golf after breaking it off with Caroline. The other side is Caroline Woz is doing much better now that she has left Rory. She smiles more, looks more fit, and is winning. She has a real chance. She lost to Serena in Cincy (Cincinati Open warm up for the US Open). Having seen some of the match it is one professionals thoughts that Woz will be in the hunt for the Open title. She kept up with Serena well. Made her work for it. Serena has the best chance but Woz may upset the apple cart.  It is getting exciting at the Open in New York. As we know anything can and does happen. Stay tuned....Thanks for reading Coach Anderson September 4th, 2014

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Update: The Bryan Brothers are in the finals as is Hingis / Pannetta. Ought to be some good Doubles finals. Cilic will play the winner of Roger Federer vs. Gael Monfils match. Thanks, Coach Anderson 5:24 pm est