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**Eunatis** · 11-10-2009, 04:25 AM

Is it usually the case that the top half semi is first and then the other semi? Or is there no such fixed rule? Or is it different for the men and the women?

I really don't think there is a specific rule, Rabbit - you'll note tht when they were playing Friday, Kim/Serena were up first, but now that it's been moved to Saturday, they are the late match.

**Eunatis** · 11-10-2009, 04:27 AM

Combine what I saw in person, with what I saw on TV, add in the return of my all time favorite female player, and have her reach the semis, add some Cinderella stories, some big upsets, ESPN performing above my (admitedly low) expectations, and I have to say this has been the most enjoyable USO for me since 2005.

**GrileVege** · 11-10-2009, 04:35 AM

This is the first US Open in recent memory that I haven't recorded a single match.

Why? Disinterested?

**GrileVege** · 11-10-2009, 04:37 AM

Murray is a great player,it is just his slam result that are very disappointing .

Johnny Mac brought up a good point saying that Murray had over trained leading up to and during the Open.

**Peretool** · 11-10-2009, 05:29 AM

Is it usually the case that the top half semi is first and then the other semi? Or is there no such fixed rule? Or is it different for the men and the women?

I really don't think there is a specific rule, Rabbit - you'll note tht when they were playing Friday, Kim/Serena were up first, but now that it's been moved to Saturday, they are the late match.

There is no set rule, usually the more competitive semi or the one featuring the bigger name is played second since the start time for the first semi is 11AM and Ashe tends to be empty and the ratings also pick up later in the day.

I believe the only reason the Serena/Kim semi was scheduled first is because of the weather. If only one match was to be played/completed during the broadcast window, CBS wanted it to be that one. Also, I'm sure the language in CBS' contract requires them to carry at least on semi live and that is why Rafa/Gonzo were originally scheduled to go up second on Ashe.

**cigattIcTot** · 11-10-2009, 06:20 AM

This is the first US Open in recent memory that I haven't recorded a single match.

The exact same here, though I'm planning to record Serena-Kim...if it ever happens.

**leacturavar** · 12-09-2009, 04:37 PM

Everything look on schedule for today? Any TATtherings going on? (In case I get lucky and get the girls to have simultaneous naps again? )

**enurneAcourdy** · 12-09-2009, 05:06 PM

They are on court!

(Maybe I shouldn't jinx it)

**insightmike** · 12-09-2009, 05:14 PM

Serena twittering constantly through the morning: http://twitter.com/serenajwilliams . I sometimes feel kind of bad for her, because she's completely exposed to snarky commenters who try to pretend they are witty at her expense. And she gets abused if she doesn't reply to all of the million people messaging her.

**enurneAcourdy** · 12-09-2009, 05:19 PM

That was fast.

Terrible place to start a match when you are the one behind.

11-10-2009, 04:25 AM	#21
Eunatis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	Is it usually the case that the top half semi is first and then the other semi? Or is there no such fixed rule? Or is it different for the men and the women? I really don't think there is a specific rule, Rabbit - you'll note tht when they were playing Friday, Kim/Serena were up first, but now that it's been moved to Saturday, they are the late match. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-10-2009, 04:27 AM	#22
Eunatis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	Combine what I saw in person, with what I saw on TV, add in the return of my all time favorite female player, and have her reach the semis, add some Cinderella stories, some big upsets, ESPN performing above my (admitedly low) expectations, and I have to say this has been the most enjoyable USO for me since 2005. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-10-2009, 04:35 AM	#23
GrileVege Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 629 Senior Member	This is the first US Open in recent memory that I haven't recorded a single match. Why? Disinterested? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-10-2009, 04:37 AM	#24
GrileVege Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 629 Senior Member	Murray is a great player,it is just his slam result that are very disappointing . Johnny Mac brought up a good point saying that Murray had over trained leading up to and during the Open. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-10-2009, 05:29 AM	#25
Peretool Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	Is it usually the case that the top half semi is first and then the other semi? Or is there no such fixed rule? Or is it different for the men and the women? I really don't think there is a specific rule, Rabbit - you'll note tht when they were playing Friday, Kim/Serena were up first, but now that it's been moved to Saturday, they are the late match. There is no set rule, usually the more competitive semi or the one featuring the bigger name is played second since the start time for the first semi is 11AM and Ashe tends to be empty and the ratings also pick up later in the day. I believe the only reason the Serena/Kim semi was scheduled first is because of the weather. If only one match was to be played/completed during the broadcast window, CBS wanted it to be that one. Also, I'm sure the language in CBS' contract requires them to carry at least on semi live and that is why Rafa/Gonzo were originally scheduled to go up second on Ashe. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-10-2009, 06:20 AM	#26
cigattIcTot Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	This is the first US Open in recent memory that I haven't recorded a single match. The exact same here, though I'm planning to record Serena-Kim...if it ever happens. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-09-2009, 04:37 PM	#27
leacturavar Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	Everything look on schedule for today? Any TATtherings going on? (In case I get lucky and get the girls to have simultaneous naps again? ) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-09-2009, 05:06 PM	#28
enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	They are on court! (Maybe I shouldn't jinx it) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-09-2009, 05:14 PM	#29
insightmike Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 529 Senior Member	Serena twittering constantly through the morning: http://twitter.com/serenajwilliams . I sometimes feel kind of bad for her, because she's completely exposed to snarky commenters who try to pretend they are witty at her expense. And she gets abused if she doesn't reply to all of the million people messaging her. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-09-2009, 05:19 PM	#30
enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	That was fast. Terrible place to start a match when you are the one behind. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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