A Day at the U.S. Open

Chris invited me to the U.S. Open today for the Womens’ Singles Semi-Finals. First match was Mary Pierce and Elena Dementieva, which Pierce won in the third set. She is one freaky chick, but you can’t help but like her. She’s loaded with all these weird ticks and OCD-ish type behaviors, especially before a serve; rubbing her skirt, touching her wrists, fixing her huge Rapunzelish braid, etc. It must be a bit annoying to play her. And she always has this strange smile on her face...it almost looks chemically-induced...like a “haze” of some sort. It was fun to see her in person. You just really end up rooting for her.

The next match was Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters. I really didn’t know who I wanted in this match. I kind of like them both, but neither one of them enough to make a clear cut decision. In the end, I decided to go with Clijsters; Sharapova has been a very successful media whore already, and has made a fortune in the process. I decided Kim needs the money more. And as it turned out, she shall have it. She won the first set somewhat easily, and then played a really contentious second set that ended wtih a tiebreak that Sharapova won. But she came back in the third set, and pretty much blew Sharapova off the court. There was great playing by both players. It was awesome.

I have some pictures below; two of Pierce, and two of Sharapova in action. Thanks, Chris! It was an awesome day. Especially what we got to see in one of the side courts. :) But that will remain between us, and we can discuss that further when we get to hell.