What will stay with us from the 2010 U.S. Open tennis tournament…

o    The weather… the heat… the wind… the rain…
o    Venus Williams’ sparkly dresses
o    Maria Sharapova’s (continuing) serving struggles and poor play in her loss to Caroline Wozniacki
o    The inspiring play and “presence” of the IndoPak Express in the men’s doubles final
o    Roger Federer losing in the semis after having had two match points
o    “Prom patrol” inside Arthur Ashe stadium giving away swag and seat upgrades!
o    The trick shots… from Roger Federer’s tweener on opening night to Francesca Schiavone’s tweener to Rafael Nadal’s 360 degree half volley in the semis to Gael Monfils’ attempted “jumpman” trick shots!
o    Kim Clijsters’ dominating performance in the women’s final
o    Novak Djokovic’s improved play and guts… his victory in five tough sets in oppressive heat in the opening round, his epic victory over Roger Federer in the semis and his tenacity and fearsome forehands in his four set loss to Rafael Nadal in the final
o    Rafael Nadal’s mastery of hard court tennis in winning his first U.S. Open, third straight Grand Slam title on three different surfaces in 2010 and completion of a career Grand Slam