Wednesday, June 11, 2008

NO GREAT AMERICAN TENNIS PLAYERS?


The U.S.A. used to have a plethera of talent on the circuit but now that talent can't win anything. Years ago when Andy Roddick arrived as a big time player with an even bigger serve he looked like the replacement for Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi as the top American player. But with players like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer he hasn't had time to emerge as a dominating force. Another american is James Blake, a favorite on the circuit, Who never relly makes it to the final in any major championship. I think that Americans should start focusing on the minor sports like tennis, golf and hockey instead of every one trying to be a basketball phenom or a hot prospect for an MLB team. If everyone looked at every sport equally instead of one sport being better,because every sport has its pros and cons, then Americans will have oppurtinyt to win other sport championships. Foreign countries train for years and are driven that is why they dominate. Americans are naturally lazy.

FRENCH OPEN

The French Open
closed up this week in Roland Garros. The winner of the men's tournament wasn't a real shock but the way he dominated his opponent, top seed Roger Federer, was a huge surprise. The final was 6-1, 6-3, 6-0. This match-up is usually the most anticipated match in Tennis every year, to see if Federer can finally win the French and if Nadal will continue his mastery on clay. Nadal showed why he is considered the top player. And I agree because is unstoppable on clay and wins on other surfaces as well, Federer is the most dominating force in tennis but has yet to win the french open. Also, the way Nadal took out Federer should put him at the top of the rankings.
The French Open also showcased the women of tennis. Ana Ivanovic cruised through that especially because her main competition,JUstin Henin retired a few months ago.