US Open 2007: Why Novak Djokovic is So Popular?

Novak Djokovic is undoubtedly one of the rising stars of the tennis world. Novak Djokovic has not won any Grand slam yet but the way he has been playing, it seems that he is going to be the next beg star of Tennis. Djokovic has already reached at the US Open 2007 semi final. Now, the question is that why he is so popular.

Today, I got a short article in AP Blog where writer says there are two reasons behind his popularity and that is his personality. The writer also indicates an incident behind her opinion. I want to share it with you below:

Just two big reasons why Novak Djokovic has become a favorite among tennis fans.
When he walked off the practice court Friday at the U.S. Open, he was met by a large group of fans — and the Serb stopped to chat and sign autographs.
At one point, Djokovic stopped a group of young kids and invited them to, "High-five me!"
They jumped at the chance.

Well, it is true that this Serbian star has a kind and childish mind that impresses his fans. Recently, Novak Djokovic showed his entertaining capability during his quarter final match. In the match, Djokovic tried to pretend to be Sharapova and Nadal. He tried to do what Sharapova and Nadal do during their matches. Later, he admitted that he had tried to entertain the fans and he had no intention to make fan of Sharapova or Nadal.

Anyway, it seems that Novak Djokovic is getting popular in both on and off the court. He also said that he is trying to enjoy the tennis. So, it seems he wants to go a long way in his career and wants to enjoy it from the beginning.

Who will Win US Open 2007 Title in Men’s and Women’s Singles?

Now, it is a big question that who are going to be the winners in both women’s singles and men’s singles of US Open 2007. I know that both Roger Federer and Justine Henin are now most favorites to win the title. For Federer, it has become a habit to win grand slam. However, it does not mean that he will not be happy to lift the US Open 2007 title. Though Rafael Nadal has already been of the tournament, Novak Djokovic is still in the competition. So, no doubt, tennis fans are now eagerly waiting to see another Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic final.

Novak Djokovic has a memorable record which he can take as his inspiration to stop Roger Federer. Just before the start of US Open 2007, Novak Djokovic won the title of Masters cup defeating Roger Federer in the final. After that win, Novak Djokovic is regarding as the new competent of Roger Federer. Even he was though to be the only person who can stop Roger Federer in US Open 2007. Anyway, only time can say who will succeed but it is true that Roger Federer can not relax at this moment.

On the other hand, Women’s singles was more open for the US Open 2007. However, with the time progress, many stars have got out of the tournament. Now, it is natural that World no. 1 Henin is most favorite for the women’s single title. However, Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova can come up with surprising performances as she did in US Open 2004. So, Henin has no chance to relax.

Now, I think, both world no. 1 Justine Henin and Roger Federer are favorite to win the US Open 2007 title. It is also true that their opponents have potential to surprise them but the matter of fact is that Justine Henin and Roger Federer are very hungry for the US Open title. Justine Henin could not win the US Open title since 2004 and Roger Federer is on the verge of making a open era record of winning four consecutive US Open title. So, I think, neither Henin not Federer will like to miss the chance in US Open 2007.

US Open 2007: Justine Henin Reaches at the Final

World no. 1 Justine Henin has reached at the final of women’s singles of US Open 2007. This Belgian star has defeated another favorite Venus Williams in two sets. Justine Henin was excellent in the match. Henin won the match by 7(7)-6, 6-4. Actually, Justine Henin hardly gave any chance to the home girl Venus. Though it was expected that the match would be competitive, Venus Williams could not show that much resistant against Justine Henin.

Earlier in the quarter final of US Open 2007, Justine Henin defeated Serena Williams. So, both the home girls have been eliminated from the tournament being defeated by Justine Henin. So, the Americans may not be so happy with Justine Henin. Now, let us see in the final if Justine Henin gets the supports of American fans. Justine Henin will face Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova.

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Wikipedia

Justine Henin Vs Svetlana Kuznetsova Preview: US Open 2007

Justine Henin and Svetlana Kuznetsova will meet in the final of Women’s singles of US Open 2007. World no. 1 Justine Henin defeated Wimbledon champion Venus Williams in the semi final and ensured the final of US Open 2007. Russian star Svetlana Kuznetsova has huge potential to confront against Henin. However, it is true that Justine Henin is favorite for the match.

Justine Henin and Some Facts

Justine is now in her way to become another legend of Women’s tennis. Henin has already won six grand slam titles in her career. Except the Wimbledon title, Henin won all other grand slam tournament in her career. So, she is now definitely determined to win the seventh grand slam title in her career. In the semi final this Belgian tennis star defeated another star Venus Williams in two direct sets. Henin faced strong challenge in the first set as she had to win through tiebreaker. Henin won the first set by 7(7)- 6(2). However, Venus Williams could not live up to the expectation in the second set as Henin win the second set by 6-4.

Justine Henin came to the tennis world during the tenure of Williams sisters. That was the time of power tennis. Both Serena and Venus were in their prime form and hardly any opponent could stop them. For a girl with 5 ft 5+¹⁄₂ in height, it was really unbelievable to dominate the world at that time and compete with Venus and Serena Williams. However, Justine Henin could make it possible and curtain the dominance of Williams sisters.

Justine Henin was born in June 1, 1982 in Belgium. Her father José Henin and mother Françoise Rosière, both was teacher by profession. Justine Henin started playing at a local tennis club near their house in Rochefort. Henin started playing tennis at the age of six. In her childhood, she along with her mother went to France to see French Open several times. Having seen her idol Steffi Graf loosing against Monica Seles in the final of 1992 French Open, she told her mother that she would play there one day and would win. To tell the truth, that little girl has already won French Open titles four times in which last three were in a row. Justine Henin was ambitious from her childhood which guided her to become the world no. 1 in the tennis world. Carlos Rodriguez is her long time coach in her career to whom she has been training since 1995.

The main advantage of Justine Henin is that she can play in all courts with equal success. Earlier, I mentioned that she came into the period of power tennis. Actually, Henin is also a follower of power tennis despite his tiny physique. Justine Henin has a combination of both power and skill. Henin is most famous for her Power services are one of her main weapons. Her single handed backhands and slice backhands are something special that you can not expect so perfectly from any other player in Women’s tennis at this moment. Moreover, her movement and balance have made her more successful in her career.

Justine Henin came to play profession tennis at the age of 16 in 1999. In her first WTA tournament, Belgian Open, Henin won the title to become the fifth player to win WTA title in his debut tournament. She first came to lime light in 2001 as she reached at the semi final of French Open and final of Wimbledon. Justine Henin finished the year at seven in the WTA ranking. The year 2003 was the breakthrough year for Justine Henin as she won her first grand slam title in French Open 2003. Henin also won US Open title in the same year. From then on, winning grand slam has become a habit for Justine Henin.

Justine Henin started the year with a bad incident which made him to miss the Australian Open 2007. Justine Henin got divorced during the time and went though a hard time. However, Justine Henin did not look back and came back with the French Open and won the title for three consecutive years. In Wimbledon, Henin failed again as she lost at semi final.

Justine Henin has nothing to prove in the tennis world. I think, she has the potential to win the US Open 2007 title and if she is in her prime form then it would not be a problem for her to win the seventh grand slam title in her career. So, what she needs is to play her natural game in the final.

Svetlana Kuznetsova and Some Facts

Svetlana Kuznetsova will play her second US Open file in this tournament. This fourth seed Russian has defeated another Russian, sixth seed Anna Chakvetadze in the first semi final of women’s singles of US Open 2007. Kuznetsova won her first and only grand slam title in US Open 2007. As a teenager of 19, it was something unexpected that she would win the US Open title leaving behind the then stars like Lindsay Davenport, Elena Dementieva etc.

Now, after three years, Svetlana Kuznetsova is more matured and has proved her ability in world tennis during this time several times. However, Kuznetsova failed to live up to the expectation of her fans in the grand slam tournament. Except reaching in the French Open final in 2006, she could not show any other impressive performances in grand slam tournaments in the last three years. However, Kuznetsova continued her successes in WTA tournaments. Svetlana Kuznetsova has already won 9 WTA titles.

Born in Leningrad, Russia, Svetlana Kuznetsova learned tennis in Spain. She came to Spain at 13 in order to get higher training in tennis. Svetlana Kuznetsova came from a sports family. Her father was a cycling coach and coach five Olympic and World cycling champions. Moreover, her mother, Galina Tsareva is a six time world champion and she made 20 world records in her career. Last but not least, her brother Nikolai Kuznetsov won a silver medal cycling in 1966 Summer Olympics. Actually, Svetlana Kuznetsova was also in the queue to join cycling but she did not find interest in cycling.

Now, not doubt, Svetlana Kuznetsova is a world star. Kuznetsova joined professional tennis in 2000 at the age of 15. So, you can see how much talent this Russian teenager had that led her to join professional when she was just 15 and that was the start of this tennis star. She won her first career title at the age of 16 in Cagliari, Italy in 2001. Kuznetsova won her first WTA title in Helsinki in 2002 which was followed by her second WTA title in the same year at Bali.

From then on, Svetlana Kuznetsova never looked back. Gradually she was coming into line light. The brake through year was in 2004 when Kuznetsova won her first Grand Slam title in US Open 2004. With that title, Kuznetsova rose to stardom overnight. Her ranking was increasing rapidly and she started getting focuses international media. The year 2007 was also good for her. Just before the US Open 2007, Svetlana Kuznetsova won the Pilot Len Tennis at New Havana defeating Hungarian Agnes Szavay in the final. Interestingly, Agnes Szavay was also the quarter final opponent of Svetlana Kuznetsova in US Open 2007. Kuznetsova reached at the final of three other WTA tournaments this year.

The best shot of Svetlana Kuznetsova is undoubtedly her powerful forehand. She likes to play from the baseline and is very quick mover. So, she gets much time before hitting the ball and can observe the opponent players position easily. Svetlana Kuznetsova has huge talent and skill in her. Now, what she needs is to perform consistently and try to play her natural game.

At the end, I would like to say that the final match of women’s singles of US Open 2007 can be a classic final. Both Justine Henin and Svetlana Kuznetsovaa are in their prime form. So, both the players are full of confident and determined to win the title. It is very hard to predict regarding the result of the match because it is a big match were both the players have got some promising wins that strengthen their confidence. I just hope to see a competitive match.

Sources:
http://www.tennis.com/livescores/index.aspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justine_Henin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svetlana_Kuznetsova

Online Live Score

I know that hardly any of you will miss the Just Henin vs Svetlana Kuznetsova match. However, it is also true that many of you will not be able to watch the match because of your personal and professional tasks. Thinking off those unfortunate fans, I am giving some links of websites that will provide online live score of the match. Here are the links:

Gooners Guide

Tennis.com

US Open.org

Online Score

Live Score

ATP Tennis

Sportsline

Flash Score

ESPN Tennis

US Open 2007 Live: Justine Henin Takes First Set Against Venus Williams

This is the match of the tennis titans. At this moment, in the second semifnal match of US Open 2007, Justine Henin is playing against Venus Williams. The first set has finished few minutes ago and Justine Henin has taken the set in tie breaker. Justine Henin started the match well and took the first two points. However, Venus Williams tried to come back. At one stage, Justine Henin was leading by 5-4 and had 3 set points. Venus Williams played marvelously and forced Henin to go to tie breaker.

This match is exciting one and I am sure it will entertain the viewers for sometime more.

US Open 2007: Svetlana Kuznetsova Reaches at the Final

Svetlana Kuznetsova has reached at the final of US Open 2007. In the first semi final of women’s singles Svetlana Kuznetsova has just defeated her countrywoman sixth seed Anna Chakvetadze. Fourth seed Kuznetsova was really excellent in the match. Kuznetsova won the three set match by 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. So, you can see that how much dominance Kuznetsova had in the match.

To tell the truth, this all Russian semi final was a fantastic match. Kuznetsova could not show any resistance in the first set as she lost the set by 3-6. However, Kuznetsova came back in the second wet which she won in style by 6-1. It is expected that the third set would be much more interesting. Anna Chakvetadze took a point earlier in the third set. However, Svetlana Kuznetsova was so determined that it is really impossible for Anna to come back in the match.

Since winning the US Open title 2004, this is going to be the first final in US Open for Svetlana Kuznetsova. I think, now she will be determined to win her second grand slam title in her career. Svetlana Kuznetsova will face either Justine Henin or Venus Williams in the final of US Open 2007. So, it would not be so easy for this Russian to win in the final. Let us see if Svetlana Kuznetsova can continue her success in the final match.

US Open 2007: Svetlana Kuznetsova Reaches at the Final

Svetlana Kuznetsova has reached at the final of US Open 2007. In the first semi final of women’s singles Svetlana Kuznetsova has just defeated her countrywoman sixth seed Anna Chakvetadze. Fourth seed Kuznetsova was really excellent in the match. Kuznetsova won the three set match by 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. So, you can see that how much dominance Kuznetsova had in the match.

To tell the truth, this all Russian semi final was a fantastic match. Kuznetsova could not show any resistance in the first set as she lost the set by 3-6. However, Kuznetsova came back in the second wet which she won in style by 6-1. It is expected that the third set would be much more interesting. Anna Chakvetadze took a point earlier in the third set. However, Svetlana Kuznetsova was so determined that it is really impossible for Anna to come back in the match.

Since winning the US Open title 2004, this is going to be the first final in US Open for Svetlana Kuznetsova. I think, now she will be determined to win her second grand slam title in her career. Svetlana Kuznetsova will face either Justine Henin or Venus Williams in the final of US Open 2007. So, it would not be so easy for this Russian to win in the final. Let us see if Svetlana Kuznetsova can continue her success in the final match.

Roger Federer vs Nikolay Davydenko: US Open 2007 Semi Final

Roger Federer will face Nikolay Davydenko in the semi final of US Open 2007. Roger Federer is clearly favorite in the match. Roger Federer is the one of the strongest contenders of US Open 2007. On other hand, fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko was not as favorite as Federer, Nadal or Dokovic before the start of US Open 2007. However, with the progress of the tournament, Nikolay Davydenko started playing well and now, it is to say that he can even win the US Open 2007 title. Though this Russian has not played any grand slam final yet, he has the potential to win the Men’s singles title of US Open 2007.

Roger Federer is the no. 1 ranked tennis player at this moment. Moreover, he has won the US Open title last three consecutive years. So, if he can win US Open 2007, they he will be the first players to win US Open title for four consecutive years in open era. It seems that this Swiss is now on the verge of another world record. So, naturally he is now inspired to win the US open 2007 title.

Nikolay Davydenko is not a high profile tennis player. His track record is not impressive at all. However, if you just take his current form into your consideration then you have to say that he is capable to throw a strong challenge to Roger Federer. So, Federer should not take Nikolay Davydenko lightly, otherwise he can be a victim of another upset in the competition.

Roger Federer has 11 grand slam titles in his career. However, Nikolay Davydenko has not won any grand slam title in his career. Nikolay Davydenko has 10 career titles whereas Federer has 50 grand slam titles. The most important thing is that in their nine meetings Nikolay Davydenko could not win against Federer. Even if you loot at their performance of this year, you can easily understand that Roger Federer is clearly ahead of Nikolay Davydenko. In 2007, Roger Federer has won in 50 matches whereas lost in 6 matches. On other hand, Nikolay Davydenko has won 44 matches but lost in 24.

I know that statistics is just for make a prediction. Only the performance of a day determines the winner. So, Roger Federer vs Nikolay Davydenko semi final match of US Open 2007 are expected to have sheer excitement. Roger Federer must be determined to win the match because he is now just two matches away from his much anticipated fourth US Open title. Nikolay Davydenko can be confident to win the match in order to appear in a grand slam final for the first time in his career.

Well, I do not want to make any prediction ahead of this important match because upset exists in any kind of sport. Rather I just hope to see a competitive match. I think, almost all tennis fans around the world wish the same. So, let us see what is waiting for the tennis fans in this match.

Well, I do not want to make any prediction ahead of this important match because upset exists in any kind of sport. Rather I just hope to see a competitive match. I think, almost all tennis fans around the world wish the same. So, let us see what is waiting for the tennis fans in this match.

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Online Live Score

Roger Federer vs Nikolay Davydenko match is expected to be very interesting. I know many of you will not be able to watch the match because of your personal and professional tasks. So, for those unfortunate fans, I am giving some links of websites that will provide online live score of the match. Here are the links:

Gooners Guide

Tennis.com

US Open.org

Online Score

Live Score

ATP Tennis

Sportsline

Flash Score

ESPN Tennis

Justine Henin vs Venus Williams: US Open 2007 Semi Final

Justine Henin and Venus Williams are going to face each other in the semi final match of US Open 2007. Ahead of this high profile match, tennis fans around the world are now excited. They are now eagerly waiting for this tight match. The match will be a classic one. Both Henin and Venus are tournament favorites. The year 2007 was good for both Justine Henin and Venus Williams.

Justine Henin is the world no. 1 raked player in Women’s tennis whereas Venus Williams is 12^th seed in this tournament. Justine Henin missed Australian Open because of her getting divorces with her husband. However, Henin came back in grand slam tournament in style winning her fourth consecutive French Open titles. However, in Wimbledon she could not reached at the final.

On the other hand, American tennis star Venus Williams also won a grand slam title in Wimbledon. However, in Australian Open and French she could not impress. This former world no. 1 is now looking at her second grand slam titles of this year in US Open 2007. Venus can be inspired to hear that in her 8 previous meeting with Justine Henin, Venus won in 7 matches. So, clearly Venus Williams is ahead of Justine Henin in terems of Statistics.

Justine Henin is playing really very well in this year. Till now, Henin already won 6 titles whereas Venus could win only 2 titles. It is needless to say that the performance of Venus Williams in 2007 is much better than that of last few years. However, in one point both Justine Henin and Venus Williams are equal. Both the players have won six grand slams each in their career. Moreover, both the players have achieved 35 career titles each so far. So, winning the US Open 2007, they can surpass each other in terms of career titles and grand slam titles.

Justine Henin’s main strength is her technique and skill. In contrast, Venus Williams likes to play power tennis. Speed is the main strength of Venus Williams. American fans will wish to see Venus Williams in the final and win the title. However, no doubt, Venus will face a strong challenge from Justine Henin. This Belgian has already proved her skill and ability in international tennis.

It is not possible to predict anything beforehand. However, I think, the fans of world tennis would like to see a classic match between these two great players. Let us see, to what extent they can live up to the expectation.

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US Open 2007: Svetlana Kuznetsova Reaches at the Semi Final

Svetlana Kuznetsova has defeated Hungarian Agnes Szavay by 6-1, 6-4 in her way to the semi final of US Open 2007. Fourth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova was excellent in the match.

Kuznetsova did not give any chance to Agnes Szavay in the match and won the match in style. This is going to be her first semi final appearance in US Open since she won the US Open title in 2004. Svetlana Kuznetsova will face her countrywoman Anna Chakvetadze in the semi final. So, it seems that US Open 2007 is going to see an all Russian semi final.

ABC News reported:
She'll face another Russian next, because No. 6 Anna Chakvetadze swept the last six games to eliminate No. 18 Shahar Peer 6-4, 6-1 in the day's first quarterfinal.
It will be Chakvetadze's first Grand Slam semifinal. Kuznetsova can count on an edge in experience, having made it to the 2006 French Open final, in addition to claiming her only major championship at Flushing Meadows three years ago.

Wimbledon quarter finalist Svetlana Kuznetsova will try to repeat her success of US Open 2004 here this time. Svetlana Kuznetsova has won her first and till date, only grand slam title in her career in US Open 2004. I think, this Russian tennis star has potential to win the title of US Open 2007. What she needs is to focus on her won game and show consistency in the last two matches. However, it is also true that she has to face strong challenge to win the US Open 2007 title.

US Open 2007: Anna Chakvetadze Reaches at the Semi Final

Russian star Anna Chakvetadze has reached at the semi final of US Open 2007. This is something special Anna Chakvetadze because US Open 2007 semi final will be her first ever semi final appearance in any grand slam tournament. Anna Chakvetadze defeated Israeli opponent Shahar Pe'er in two direct sets. Shahar Pe'er was excellent in US Open 2007 and she became the first Israeli female to reach at the quarter final of US Open.

Anna Chakvetadze won the match in style by 6-4, 6-1. After the match, Chakvetadze said that she was aggressive in the match and won the match. Actually, Anna Chakvetadze is playing very well in this year.

ABC News:
"I just started to play more aggressive," Chakvetadze said.
Simple as that.
"That's why Anna is a top-10 player she's playing really good tennis the last few months," Peer said, "and I think it's just a matter of time (until) I will get there."

Anna Chakvetadze will face her countrywoman fourth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in the semi final round. It is not possible to predict anything about the match but fans can expect a competitive match between these two Russian. Anna Chakvetadze is now full of confidence as she has already reached at the grand slam semi final for the first time in her career. I think, Anna Chakvetadze is now confident to make it to the final of US Open 2007.

US Open 2007: Justine Henin Gets into Semi Final

Belgian star Justine Henin has ensured her semi final round defeating Australian Open winner Serena Williams in the quarter final. The match was thought to be a classic one as both Henin and Serena were tournament favorites. However, world no. 1 ranked Justine Henin defeated Serena Williams by 7-6 (3), 6-1. So, no doubt, the home crowed was not happy with the performance of Serena Williams.

Forbes reported:
Finding all the right angles and hanging tough on long rallies, Henin beat Williams 7-6 (3), 6-1 Tuesday night to reach the U.S. Open semifinals. They have met in the quarterfinals at three consecutive majors, and Henin is 3-0.

This year, Justine Henin and Serena met in grand slam tournaments for three times and Justine Henin won all the three matches. Belgian top seed Henin played very well in the match and to tell the truth, she did not give any chance to her American opponent. So, Justine Henin must be determined to win ser seventh grand slam title in US Open 2007. However, Henin has to face Serena’s elder sister Venus Williams in the semi final. So, fans can expect a classic match in the semi final.

US Open 2007: Nikolay Davydenko Gets into the Semi Final

Nikolay Davydenko has ensured his second US Open semi final appearance on Wednesday. Fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko has defeated Tommy Haas of Germany by direct three sets. Nikolay Davydenko was excellent in the match. To tell the truth, Tommy Haas could not show any resistant against Nikolay Davydenko. French Open semi finalist Davydenko won the match by Davydenko.

For this Russian star, this is going to be the second semi final of the year. Davydenko also reached at the semi final round of last US Open in 2006. So, this time he will definitely try to bring about something bigger. However, in the semi final round, Davydenko has to face world no. 1 and reigning champion Roger Federer. So, you can easily understand that it would be difficult for this Russian to expect something special in this tournament. Anyway, we can expect a competitive semi final from Davydenko and Federer. Now, let us see what is waiting in the fate of Davydenko in the semi final match.

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US Open 2007: Roger Federer Reaches at the Semi Final

Roger Federer is now just two matches away from fourth consecutive US Open title which will be an open era record. No. 1 ranked Roger Federer defeated another favorite Andy Roddick to reach at the semi final round of US Open 2007. Though Federer won the match in direct three sets, it was not too easy for him to beat the 5th seed Andy Roddick. Federer won the match by 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4), 6-2. So, you can see, first two set were decided though tie breaker.

Both the stars played very well in the match and their serves were excellent in the match. However, Federer was in his top form. You know that when Federer is in his prime form, he can not give any chance to his opponent. The same thing happened in the quarter final match against Andy Roddick.

Roger Federer will face fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko in the semi final match. Nikolay Davydenko is also playing excellent in the tournament. However, it would be difficult for him to stop Roger Federer. Now, let us hope an excellent match in the semi final round.

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US Open 2007: David Ferrer Reaches at the Semi Final

Spanish David Ferrer has reached his first ever grand slam semi final in US Open 2007. In his quarter final match against Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela, 15^th seed Ferrer won in direct three sets. To tell the truth, Ferrer’s Argentine opponent could not show any resistant in the match. David Ferrer won the first two sets very easily by 6-2, 6-3. However, in the third set, Ferrer had to face strong challenge from Chela, though Ferrer could win the set by 7-5. Ferrer was excellent in the match. He did not make any double fault in the match.

Sports Network reported:
The 15th-seeded Ferrer handled 20th-seeded Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. He will next face the third-seeded Djokovic, who downed 17th-seeded Spaniard Carlos Moya, 6-4, 7-6 (9-7), 6-1, in the semifinal round on Saturday

David Ferrer has been playing excellent this year. He already won two ATP tournaments this year and now looking at something bigger from US Open 2007. David Ferrer had earlier knocked out tournament favorite another Spaniard, Rafael Nadal in the fourth round. However, Ferrer has to face a strong challenge from Serbian star Novak Djokovic in the semi final. So, undoubtedly it will be a big match for David Ferrer and it will also be very hard to cause an upset this time.

US Open 2007: Venus Williams Gets into Semi Final

Venus Williams has got into the semi final round of US Open 2007. The 12^th seed, Venus defeated Serbian star Jelena Jankovic in their quarter final encounter. Venus Williams won the tight match by 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4). Jelena Jankovic made some mistakes in the third set which resulted in losing for her. On the other hand, Venus was excellent throughout the match with some impressive services.

Mercurynews reported:
Williams turned her game on when she needed to and was stronger down the stretch, beating No. 3-seeded Jelena Jankovic 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4) Wednesday in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

Venus is the winner of Wimbledon and she is now looking at her second Grand Slam title in US Open 2007. Venus Williams played very well throughout the tournament. Now, Venus is just two matches away from her seventh grand slam title in her career. Venus Williams will face no. 1 ranked Justine Henin in the semi final match. Now, let us see how Venus confronts against Henin.

US Open 2007: Novak Dokovic Reaches at the Semi Fi

Tournament favorite Novak Dokovic has reached at the semi final round of US Open 2007. This is going to be the third consecutive grand slam semi final for this Serbian tennis star as he also reached at the semi final round of French Open and Wimbledon this year. In the quarter final match, Novak Dokovic defeated Spaniard Carlos Moya by 6-4, 7-6 (7), 6-1. Dokovic was not so impressive in the first set. However, he came back winning the second set of the match and he won the last set very easily. Novak Dokovic will play against Spanish David Ferrer in his semi final match.

Canadian Press reported:
"I'm really happy that the people accept it in a positive way. I'm not trying to make fun of Maria or Rafa or anybody else," Djokovic said. "Just trying to make the people laugh and have a good time, you know, trying to enjoy the tennis on the court and off the court as well."

Besides his tennis success, he was also center of attention in the day because of his pretending the styles of Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal. Novak Dokovic continued it during the match to make people have fun. Actually, he has done it for the first time. I do not know how Sharapova and Nadal will accept it but I am sure, tennis fans have enjoyed it very much. Tennis skill, grand slam success; giving entertainment; What’s next from Novak Dokovic?

US Open 2007: Jelena Jankovic Reaches at the Quarter Final

Third seed Jelena Jankovic is going to meet Venus Williams in the quarter final of US Open 2007. Jelena Jankovic won her fourth round math against the Austrian Sybille Bammer. The match was not so easy for the Serbian Jelena Jankovic. However, Jelena Jankovic started the match well and won the first set by 6-4 but Sybille Bammer bounced back and won the second set by 6-4. In the last set, Jankovic gave no chance to Sybille Bammer winning the set by 6-1. Now, Jelena Jankovic is thinking about her quarter final match against Wimbledon champion Venus Williams.

Reuters reported:
"By the third set, I said, 'I will do it no matter what. I'm just going to hang in there and move my feet and swing at the ball a lot faster and I'm gonna play aggressive and I'm gonna win.
"I found this kind of energy inside of me and that's what I did."

Jelena Jankovic has won any grand slam tournament yet in her career. So, she must be determined to win her first US Open 2007. However, ahead of the upcoming match against Venus Williams in the quarter final, Jelena Jankovic has to be up to the mark to win the match. Venus Williams is now on her prime form. So, it would be hard for Jelena Jankovic to defeat Venus Williams. However, Jelena Jankovic can be inspired from the statistics. Jelena Jankovic won the last three head to head matches against Venus Williams.

US Open 2007: Svetlana Kuznetsova Goes into the Quarter Final

Russian tennis star Svetlana Kuznetsova has defeated Belarusian Victoria Azarenka in their fourth round match of US Open 2007. Svetlana Kuznetsova won the match by 6-2, 6-3. Thus Kuznetsova confirmed her quarter final appearance in US Open 2007. The Belarusian could not show any resistant against the fourth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova. Victoria Azarenka looked very ordinary in the match.

The Hindu reported:
The 22-year-old Russian, who was an upset U.S. Open winner in 2004, defeated fast-rising 18-year-old Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 6-3.
Kuznetsova will next meet Agnes Szavay of Hungary, who defeated Julia Vakulenko of Ukraine 6-4, 7-6(1) in another early fourth-round tie.

Svetlana Kuznetsova won her first and only grand slam title in US Open 2004. However, from then on she could not live up to the expectation. Svetlana Kuznetsova could manage to play in the final of French Open 2006. However, this year, Kuznetsova’s performance in WTA was consistent. The 22 year old, Svetlana Kuznetsova is now the biggest hope of the Russian people after the early exit of the defending champion Maria Sharapova from the third round. Svetlana Kuznetsova will meet Hungarian Agnes Szavay at her quarter final match.

US Open 2007: Novak Dokovic Reaches at the Fourth Round

Serbian top seed Novak Dokovic has entered into the fourth round of US Open 2007. This third ranked tennis star projected an easy win over his Argentine opponent Juan Martín del Potro in the third round match. Novak Dokovic won the match by three direct sets. After winning a close five-set match in the second round, Novak Dokovic could win his third round match by 6-1, 6-3 and 6-4. So, you can see that how much dominance Novak Dokovic had in the match.

Novak Dokovic is one of the strong contenders of the US Open 2007. Many also think that he is the only person who can stop Roger Federer. It is actually worthless to mention that Novak Dokovic won an ATP tour tournament defeating Federer in the final match. So, suddenly the whole world has started thinking off Novak Dokovic as the new opponent of Roger Federer.

Novak Dokovic is now 20 and he has played his first grand slam tournament this year in Australian Open. From then on, he continued his improvement. In French Open and Wimbledon, Novak Dokovic reached at the semi final round. So, his fans are now hoping to see him lifting the US Open 2007 title. Now, let us see how far Novak Dokovic can go in the tournament.

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