US Open Day 10 Order of Play and Discussion 9/9/09 - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**SHpuntik** · 08-09-2009, 08:49 PM

Schedule for Day 10: Wednesday, 9 September 2009-Ashe Stadium Only

Arthur Ashe Stadium 11:00 Start Time

1. Men's Doubles - Semifinals
Bob Bryan (USA)[1] v. Lukas Dlouhy (CZE)[4]
Mike Bryan (USA)[1] Leander Paes (IND)[4]
Not Before:12:30
2. Women's Singles - Quarterfinals
Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) v. Kateryna Bondarenko (UKR)
3. Men's Singles - Quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic (SRB)[4] v. Fernando Verdasco (ESP)[10]
Arthur Ashe Stadium 19:00 Start Time
1. Women's Singles - Quarterfinals
Melanie Oudin (USA) v. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)[9]
2. Men's Singles - Quarterfinals
Roger Federer (SUI)[1] v. Robin Soderling (SWE)[12]

**gardenerextraordinaire** · 09-09-2009, 05:37 PM

I had no idea about Wickmayer's personal story.

**enurneAcourdy** · 09-09-2009, 05:47 PM

I had no idea about Wickmayer's personal story.

Her Mom's death? Her Dad giving up his job and moving for her tennis?

**gardenerextraordinaire** · 09-09-2009, 05:48 PM

Her Mom's death? Her Dad giving up his job and moving for her tennis?

And her younger brother's death in some kind of accident. She's really got a story.

This match is supposed to be a red hot mess. All in all, the quality is pretty good... And NO BREAKS yet.

**enurneAcourdy** · 09-09-2009, 05:48 PM

I'm not going to gloat, but if I turn out to be wrong, at least all the people who had Bryan/Bryan or Nestor/Zimonjic are not getting bonus points in the prediction contest either.

**gardenerextraordinaire** · 09-09-2009, 05:50 PM

I'm not going to gloat, but if I turn out to be wrong, at least all the people who had Bryan/Bryan or Nestor/Zimonjic are not getting bonus points in the prediction contest either.

You KNOW I wanted to take Max, too... But I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

**bobibnoxx** · 09-09-2009, 05:57 PM

I didn't know about Wickmayer either.

But go K-Bond

**enurneAcourdy** · 09-09-2009, 05:59 PM

You KNOW I wanted to take Max, too... But I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

I took him in your honor.

Plus, I got tired of always deciding between the other two pairs.

That was also the same day I decided to take Soderling over Federer. So, I wasn't exactly thinking with a clear head.

**insightmike** · 09-09-2009, 06:15 PM

KBond is playing so defensively. Pretty different from her previous matches.

**#[SoftAzerZx]** · 09-09-2009, 06:15 PM

A string of errors from Wickmayer with the first set in her grasp.

**#[SoftAzerZx]** · 09-09-2009, 06:26 PM

Finallly, on the fifth set point.

**SHpuntik** · 09-09-2009, 06:32 PM

KBond is playing so defensively. Pretty different from her previous matches.

I'm hoping she steps it up during this set.

**BamSaitinypap** · 09-09-2009, 06:37 PM

Who needs live women's quarterfinal action when you can have Hannah Storm talking about the guy who kissed Rafa? Well done, ESPN2!

**allvideO** · 09-09-2009, 06:38 PM

Her Mom's death? Her Dad giving up his job and moving for her tennis?

she talked about it in her press conference
Q. Where did you learn to speak so well English?
YANINA WICKMAYER: Well, I lived in Tampa for three years, so it's been a long time. I guess it always stays with me.

Q. In Tampa with a trainer?
YANINA WICKMAYER: Saddlebrook.

Q. Why did you go there? Capriati?
YANINA WICKMAYER: Well, uhm, I went there when I was nine. I lost my mom when I was nine. I wanted to get away from home. I loved playing tennis.
I was actually only playing for half a year. So I really enjoyed it, but just wanted to get away from home and do other stuff, be around other people. That's why we left.

Q. That was a mature decision. Was it your decision?
YANINA WICKMAYER: Yeah, it was completely mine. I still don't know how I did it when I was nine. I guess I was older than I thought I was.

Q. What was the reaction of your father?
YANINA WICKMAYER: Well, I have to admire him for giving up everything he had. He gave up his job. He gave up his friends. Yeah, he gave up the house, his cars, and we just left.
Yeah, he put his whole life, yeah, in point of me, so I respect him for that. Everything I have now is a little bit because of him just because, yeah, he trusted me. He wanted to make me happy no matter what.
I guess he always believed in me. He always supported me. Even when I had some few tough years, I didn't get through well, but he always been there next to me and supported me.
Yeah, he's a great guy.

Q. What did he do in Belgium?
YANINA WICKMAYER: Well, he did buildings. He was actually he had his own company. He told his guys all, yeah, he was gonna quit. So he gave up everything for me, so I guess a great guy.

Q. You said he was a builder?
YANINA WICKMAYER: Yeah, he made buildings.

Q. Construction?
YANINA WICKMAYER: Yeah, constructions and stuff like that. Yeah, all kinds.

Q. It was a big bet, you being nine years old, to expect you could become a tennis champion and leave everything.
YANINA WICKMAYER: Actually, he didn't leave everything because he expected me to be a champion. Actually he just left everything to make me happy. I guess that's a whole lot of difference.
When I was nine, I wasn't even I loved playing tennis, but I never thought I was going to be a professional and do this every day. I still went to school when I was nine. I was just a little girl enjoying playing.
I guess every year I kept on playing. I loved it a little more and I got a little better. That's how the story goes.
But he gave up everything just to make his little girl happy, not to make her a tennis champion.

Q. How did your mother die?
YANINA WICKMAYER: Cancer http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/int...362265796.html

**enurneAcourdy** · 09-09-2009, 06:41 PM

"Actually, he didn't leave everything because he expected me to be a champion. Actually he just left everything to make me happy. I guess that's a whole lot of difference."

I love that part! Although, I am sure with all that happened with the family, he probably thought a few years away was a good idea.

**SHpuntik** · 09-09-2009, 06:54 PM

Who needs live women's quarterfinal action when you can have Hannah Storm talking about the guy who kissed Rafa? Well done, ESPN2!

Indeed.

Wickmayer does have a very bad temper. She had a spectacular meltdown earlier this year that I think got her ejected and disqualified from a tournament.

I was away for a few minutes. Anything happen?

**enurneAcourdy** · 09-09-2009, 06:57 PM

Indeed.

Wickmayer does have a very bad temper. She had a spectacular meltdown earlier this year that I think got her ejected and disqualified from a tournament.

I was away for a few minutes. Anything happen?

I read somewhere that while she does indeed have a temper, that particular incident may have been an accident. She tossed the ball behind her, I guess in anger, and it hit a line judge in the shoulder.

**bobibnoxx** · 09-09-2009, 06:57 PM

oh, no, they brought the dog there....

**cemDrymnVem** · 09-09-2009, 06:58 PM

Who needs live women's quarterfinal action when you can have Hannah Storm talking about the guy who kissed Rafa? Well done, ESPN2!

I was wondering how long it would be before I was screaming at the set, Bring Back USA. That they made it into the second week was fairly impressive.

**bobibnoxx** · 09-09-2009, 06:58 PM

Indeed.

Wickmayer does have a very bad temper. She had a spectacular meltdown earlier this year that I think got her ejected and disqualified from a tournament.

I was away for a few minutes. Anything happen?

It's not like Bondarenko is known for her coolheadedness.

08-09-2009, 08:49 PM	#1
SHpuntik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 608 Senior Member	US Open Day 10 Order of Play and Discussion 9/9/09 Schedule for Day 10: Wednesday, 9 September 2009-Ashe Stadium Only Arthur Ashe Stadium 11:00 Start Time 1. Men's Doubles - Semifinals Bob Bryan (USA)[1] v. Lukas Dlouhy (CZE)[4] Mike Bryan (USA)[1] Leander Paes (IND)[4] Not Before:12:30 2. Women's Singles - Quarterfinals Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) v. Kateryna Bondarenko (UKR) 3. Men's Singles - Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic (SRB)[4] v. Fernando Verdasco (ESP)[10] Arthur Ashe Stadium 19:00 Start Time 1. Women's Singles - Quarterfinals Melanie Oudin (USA) v. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)[9] 2. Men's Singles - Quarterfinals Roger Federer (SUI)[1] v. Robin Soderling (SWE)[12] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
gardenerextraordinaire Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 709 Senior Member	I had no idea about Wickmayer's personal story. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#3
enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	I had no idea about Wickmayer's personal story. Her Mom's death? Her Dad giving up his job and moving for her tennis? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 05:48 PM	#4
gardenerextraordinaire Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 709 Senior Member	Her Mom's death? Her Dad giving up his job and moving for her tennis? And her younger brother's death in some kind of accident. She's really got a story. This match is supposed to be a red hot mess. All in all, the quality is pretty good... And NO BREAKS yet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 05:48 PM	#5
enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	I'm not going to gloat, but if I turn out to be wrong, at least all the people who had Bryan/Bryan or Nestor/Zimonjic are not getting bonus points in the prediction contest either. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 05:50 PM	#6
gardenerextraordinaire Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 709 Senior Member	I'm not going to gloat, but if I turn out to be wrong, at least all the people who had Bryan/Bryan or Nestor/Zimonjic are not getting bonus points in the prediction contest either. You KNOW I wanted to take Max, too... But I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 05:57 PM	#7
bobibnoxx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 670 Senior Member	I didn't know about Wickmayer either. But go K-Bond Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 05:59 PM	#8
enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	You KNOW I wanted to take Max, too... But I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I took him in your honor. Plus, I got tired of always deciding between the other two pairs. That was also the same day I decided to take Soderling over Federer. So, I wasn't exactly thinking with a clear head. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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insightmike Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 529 Senior Member	KBond is playing so defensively. Pretty different from her previous matches. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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#[SoftAzerZx] Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	A string of errors from Wickmayer with the first set in her grasp. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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#[SoftAzerZx] Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	Finallly, on the fifth set point. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 06:32 PM	#12
SHpuntik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 608 Senior Member	KBond is playing so defensively. Pretty different from her previous matches. I'm hoping she steps it up during this set. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 06:37 PM	#13
BamSaitinypap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 502 Senior Member	Who needs live women's quarterfinal action when you can have Hannah Storm talking about the guy who kissed Rafa? Well done, ESPN2! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 06:38 PM	#14
allvideO Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 665 Senior Member	Her Mom's death? Her Dad giving up his job and moving for her tennis? she talked about it in her press conference Q. Where did you learn to speak so well English? YANINA WICKMAYER: Well, I lived in Tampa for three years, so it's been a long time. I guess it always stays with me. Q. In Tampa with a trainer? YANINA WICKMAYER: Saddlebrook. Q. Why did you go there? Capriati? YANINA WICKMAYER: Well, uhm, I went there when I was nine. I lost my mom when I was nine. I wanted to get away from home. I loved playing tennis. I was actually only playing for half a year. So I really enjoyed it, but just wanted to get away from home and do other stuff, be around other people. That's why we left. Q. That was a mature decision. Was it your decision? YANINA WICKMAYER: Yeah, it was completely mine. I still don't know how I did it when I was nine. I guess I was older than I thought I was. Q. What was the reaction of your father? YANINA WICKMAYER: Well, I have to admire him for giving up everything he had. He gave up his job. He gave up his friends. Yeah, he gave up the house, his cars, and we just left. Yeah, he put his whole life, yeah, in point of me, so I respect him for that. Everything I have now is a little bit because of him just because, yeah, he trusted me. He wanted to make me happy no matter what. I guess he always believed in me. He always supported me. Even when I had some few tough years, I didn't get through well, but he always been there next to me and supported me. Yeah, he's a great guy. Q. What did he do in Belgium? YANINA WICKMAYER: Well, he did buildings. He was actually he had his own company. He told his guys all, yeah, he was gonna quit. So he gave up everything for me, so I guess a great guy. Q. You said he was a builder? YANINA WICKMAYER: Yeah, he made buildings. Q. Construction? YANINA WICKMAYER: Yeah, constructions and stuff like that. Yeah, all kinds. Q. It was a big bet, you being nine years old, to expect you could become a tennis champion and leave everything. YANINA WICKMAYER: Actually, he didn't leave everything because he expected me to be a champion. Actually he just left everything to make me happy. I guess that's a whole lot of difference. When I was nine, I wasn't even I loved playing tennis, but I never thought I was going to be a professional and do this every day. I still went to school when I was nine. I was just a little girl enjoying playing. I guess every year I kept on playing. I loved it a little more and I got a little better. That's how the story goes. But he gave up everything just to make his little girl happy, not to make her a tennis champion. Q. How did your mother die? YANINA WICKMAYER: Cancer http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/int...362265796.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	"Actually, he didn't leave everything because he expected me to be a champion. Actually he just left everything to make me happy. I guess that's a whole lot of difference." I love that part! Although, I am sure with all that happened with the family, he probably thought a few years away was a good idea. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 06:54 PM	#16
SHpuntik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 608 Senior Member	Who needs live women's quarterfinal action when you can have Hannah Storm talking about the guy who kissed Rafa? Well done, ESPN2! Indeed. Wickmayer does have a very bad temper. She had a spectacular meltdown earlier this year that I think got her ejected and disqualified from a tournament. I was away for a few minutes. Anything happen? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 06:57 PM	#17
enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	Indeed. Wickmayer does have a very bad temper. She had a spectacular meltdown earlier this year that I think got her ejected and disqualified from a tournament. I was away for a few minutes. Anything happen? I read somewhere that while she does indeed have a temper, that particular incident may have been an accident. She tossed the ball behind her, I guess in anger, and it hit a line judge in the shoulder. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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bobibnoxx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 670 Senior Member	oh, no, they brought the dog there.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2009, 06:58 PM	#19
cemDrymnVem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	Who needs live women's quarterfinal action when you can have Hannah Storm talking about the guy who kissed Rafa? Well done, ESPN2! I was wondering how long it would be before I was screaming at the set, Bring Back USA. That they made it into the second week was fairly impressive. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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