Friday's Match to Watch at The U.S. Open

Aleksandra Wozniak(CAN)

vs.

Flavia Pennetta(ITA)[10)

Get to the grounds at Flushing early so you don't miss this 11am start.  Wozniak, the Canadian is ranked 39th in the world and Pannetta recently cracked the top 10.

Wozniak like hitting with pace, Pannetta is consistent and solid on the ground.  Pannetta has had a great Summer, and looks focused heading into this third round encounter.  Pannetta reached the quarterfinals last year in New York, and is primed to get at least that far this year.  Pannetta is great to watch, and her game is technically sound.  Pannetta in straight sets.

Kindle Store Now With Almost 400,000 Items

Just received notification that Amazon's Kindle Store now has almost 400,000 items for purchase.  That's a far cry from when the Kindle Store opened.  Jeff Bezos has promised that every book published will be available for The Kindle and he appears well on his way to doing that. The almost 400,000 items includes, books, newspapers, magazines and blogs.

Thursday's Match to Watch at The U.S. Open

Robert Kendrick(USA)

vs.

Tommy Haas(GER)[20]

Kicking off the action on Thursday on my favorite court, The Grandstand, American Robert Kendrick takes on veteran Tommy Haas.

Kendrick had a big game and a big serve.  Haas is a great hard court player and is the favorite.  This match could go back and forth.  Lots of aces, and outright winners will be hit.  Won't be many service breaks.  Winning this match would mean a lot to both players.  Haas with the slight edge.  Haas in 5 sets.

Some First Round Matches Still be to Played on Wednesday

Seems like there are more first round matches on the men's side remaining to be played on Wednesday than usual. Rafael Nadal takes to the court Wednesday afternoon.  The talk has been fairly quiet around Nadal.  I'm sure other men's players will be playing close attention to his match today. 

Wednesday's Match to Watch at The U.S. Open

Jurgen Melzer(AUT)

vs.

Marat Safin(RUS)

Head on over to Armstrong Stadium court to watch this match.  Safin says he is easing into retirement at years end.  Melzer is a flashy lefthander who likes to play aggressive tennis.  Melzer gives some players fits.  Safin is known to have fits.  Melzer's best result in New York is the third round.  Safin won in 2000.  That seems like a long time ago.  He hasn't been to the quarter-finals since 2001.

A tough match to call.  Should be lot's of fireworks.  Safin in 5.