By Paul Gotham For more than an hour of Thursday night's U.S. Open quarter-final match, it was difficult to identify the winner of 17 major singles titles. Then Roger Federer appeared. Lauded in earlier rounds for his footwork and pace, Federer lacked rhythm and balance while dropping the first two sets to Gael Monfils. Looking unnerved by his carefree opponent who has … [Read more...] about Along came Federer
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O Caption My Caption! Marcos Baghdatis 8/13/11
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Marcos Baghdatis 8/13/11
O Caption My Caption! Venus Williams 1/23/11
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Venus Williams 1/23/11
U.S. Open: Muy Bueno!
By Paul Gotham Think about the last 2,200 days of your life. Think of the accomplishments you have enjoyed. What personal triumphs have you experienced? Got 'em all? Now, consider what Roger Federer has NOT done in the last 2,200 days: lose a match at the U.S. Open. Yes, that's right for six years Roger Federer (40 matches) has gone without a loss at Flushing Meadows. … [Read more...] about U.S. Open: Muy Bueno!