Preview – Tennis – 2010 U.S. Open Women’s Event
The women of the WTA focus all of their energy on the 2010 US Open, as the final week of August begins. At this year’s final grand slam, the women’s competition is going to be dynamic and unpredictable. For claiming the trophy, the 2010 Olympus US Open Series provides some insight into the top candidates in the current era of tennis and are sports blog favorites too.
The Olympus US Open Series standings indicate that Kim Clijsters leads the table with most points and she has been the hottest player this summer. With a victory over Maria Sharapova, Clijsters claimed the masters title in Cincinnati. At the following masters event in Canada, the Rogers Cup, she also reached the quarterfinals. However, with a thigh injury during this loss, Clijsters struggled, which may prevent her from competing at the U.S. Open. If the Belgian mom will not be able to defend her U.S. Open title, it will be unfortunate.
Caroline Wozniacki is the second best player this summer, as she won two tournaments, based on the Olympus Series points. Early in August, Wozniacki captured the title in her native Denmark, and then came to America and won the Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada. In fact, on the same day, Wozniacki had to play the semifinal and final match, because of rain delays at this masters event. It looks like the last year’s performance can be replicated by the young talented Dane and reach the U.S. Open final once again.
The withdrawal of Serena Williams is the biggest headline on the women’s side of this year’s U.S. Open. The world number 1 is still recovering from a brutal cut that she suffered in July and she will not be able to compete in New York City.
At the U.S. Open, the swinging Russians pose plenty of threats. some great hard court tennis can be played by Vera Zvonareva, Victoria Azarenka (Belarus actually), Svetlana Kuznetsova and Elena Dementieva. Three-time grand slam champion Maria Sharapova is also another Russian threat. This summer she reached two finals.
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