Day 3

Arrived late today as it was doubles first up and didn’t really fancy that, preferred to stay in be. Got to my seat at 13.05 in time for the TB which Paes & Dlouly won.

On to the first of the ladies Quarterfinals. Can’t say I know much about these 2 but it was an ok match, better than what I thought it would be. A few breaks were swapped about before Wickmayer took another and served out for the set 7-5. Lost count of the breaks in the 2nd set, LOL but again Wickmayer gets an extra break and serves out the 6-4 and wins the match.

Got myself some lunch, grilled veggie wrap and large water, $14, and can I just say the wrap was fucking disgusting, awful, only eat half and threw the rest.

It was then time for Nole v Nando. Players came out onto court looking like the Tango Twins!! A few chances for both players to break but none converted so to the TB we went. A DF from Nando gave Nole a mini break. He gets another at 4-2 and serves out to win the first set 7-6.

Nando gets the break at the beginning of the 2nd set. He gets another at 3-1, which he takes to lead 4-1. Went for a “comfort break” and snacks (popcorn $4.50) so I missed the rest of the 2nd set, which Nando won.

1-1, 30-30 3rd set; how the fuck did Nando miss that smash at the net, nearly choked on my popcorn!!! Nole gets the break at 2-2 but gives it straight back and it is 3-3. Shocking shot from Nando give Nole 2 BP at 5-5 and with Nando going wide give Nole a break for 6-5. He gets 3 set points and takes the set 7-5.

At the start of the 4th the weather changed and went cool and very windy and I was starting to feel a bit sick after scoffing all my popcorn, LOL. Nole gets a few more breaks and serves out the set and match to win 6-2.

My need for food arose again and I got a cheese pizza, $8.50 before the night session matches. Didn’t take any notes but you could see that Oudin was nervous and the 1st set was over in 37 minutes with Cazza winning it 6-2. Similar story in the 2nd set and the same score line, Cazza into the semi final against Wickmayer.

Then came the final match of the evening, my 2 favourite players, LOL. First set was a whitewash. At 5-0 I was thinking, bagel or breadstick. Seeing that I am in New York it has to be bagel and I was correct!

Slightly better from the Sod in the second as he gets on the score sheet but Roger breaks in the 6th game. Goes with serve for the rest of the set and Roger takes it 6-3. I was now thinking which would come first, Roger winning in 3 or 11.15pm. As you know I was totally wrong as the Sod get the 3rd set on the TB.

Not sure if you could see on TV but it was very windy, at least were I was sat and I was getting very cold and tired. I gave it till 11.30 when the score was 2-1 on serve and left. Caught bits on the big screens around outside as I was heading for the subway and checked online when I got back to see that Roger won in 4, 4th set TB.

Apparently the weather is turning, sure felt it today so the schedule may change. Got Womens doubles up first tomorrow then Mixed doubles final followed by the Del Potro v Cilic with the night match Rafa v Gonzo. No idea how it will change but that is was the plan is for Thursday.

Hope you have enjoyed.