Top Ten Memories from the 2008 U.S. Open
What will stay with us from the 2008 U.S. Open...
• Serena Williams bouncing with joy after winning match point in the Women’s final
• Roger Federer’s display of emotion throughout the 2008 U.S. Open - it surprised many…
• Current and former top women “MIA” at the 2008 U.S. Open – e.g. Justine Henin, Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic
• Impressive play of the “next wave”, i.e. Marin Cilic, Juan Martin Del Potro and Ernests Gulbis…
• The quarterfinal match between Serena Williams and sister Venus, especially the end of the second set…
• Rafael Nadal leaning over exhausted after a long rally against Andy Murray – such an unusual sight…
• The decision to use only girls as ballpeople for the Women’s final
• Qualifier Gilles Muller playing his way to the quarters where he lost a tight match to Roger Federer
• USTA Green Initiatives – setting an example for other tournaments to follow...
• Andy Murray’s “arrival”… not just his fitness, but also his calm demeanor…
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