Comments on Minter Dialogue Blog: US Open Tennis 2009 Winners

I always root for Federer, but I especially though...

2009-09-16T06:07:45.664+02:00

I always root for Federer, but I especially thought it would have been cool if both champions were parents. Striking a blow, as it were.

@Steve: Even when the opponent is/was American? T...

2009-09-15T18:48:44.563+02:00

@Steve: Even when the opponent is/was American? The underdog won the women's tournament, but not the final, how ironic.

@Nicole, nothing like pulling that out in the final. A little entertainment. But, once you've practiced the shot and have it lined up, it is actually a reasonable shot to play.

@Mary: indeed. Although, I'd add that great champions also pull out the stops when the dice are on the line... and avoid sinking into those challenging times! RF just didn't do it this time, but he usually has that knack.

It is not how you act when all is well, but how yo...

2009-09-15T18:44:59.977+02:00

It is not how you act when all is well, but how you act when all is more challenging that shows the true character.

Federer's between the knees shot was astonishing!

2009-09-15T18:44:38.453+02:00

Federer's between the knees shot was astonishing!

Quite an accomplishment by Ms. Clijsters (and Juan...

2009-09-15T18:05:43.543+02:00

Quite an accomplishment by Ms. Clijsters (and Juan Martin Del Potro, of course). Reminds me of when the Raiders took the Super Bowl that way, way back in the last century.

We Americans LOVE the underdogs.