Juan Martín del Potro defeated five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final, 3–6, 7–6 (7–5), 4–6, 7–6 (7–4), 6–2 to win the Men's Singles tennis title at the 2009 US Open.Del Potro became the first Argentine man to win the title since Guillermo Vilas in 1977.This was del Potro's first and so far only major title, although he would reach a second final in 2018. Posted in Sports, TV Sports | 16 Comments. ( Log Out /  Working his 29th U.S. Open, Bob Mansbach will serve as coordinating producer of CBS Sports’ live coverage of tennis’ final grand slam of the year for the 20th year. Venus looks the better in the stats, with 20 winners (2 aces) to Kim's 14 (no aces) and 24 unforced errors (2 double faults) to Kim's 27 (3 DFs). Flavia, winner of this year's Los Angeles title, finished 2nd in this year's. We as ‘fans’ enjoy the game and would like the politics to remain off the court. Caroline struck 16 winners (1 ace), with 25 unforced errors (2 double faults); Svetlana launched an amazing 59 winners (9 aces), but with 62 errors (2 DFs). Mary Joe Fernandez serves as reporter. Ian Eagle serves as contributor. Yaroslava promptly broke Jelena's serve, and served for the match again at 6-5—only to be broken by Jelena again. What were your reactions to his comments?.". Caroline struck only 5 winners (no aces), with 20 unforced errors (4 double faults); Melanie hit 11 winners (no aces), but with 43 errors (2 DFs). Including the aces, Gisela totaled 16 winners, with 15 unforced errors; aggressive Yaroslava struck 22 winners, but with 31 errors. Going to the hospital for MRI today. They are not objective in calling the match today between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the US open. Now if only C.B.S. CBS Sports will provide live comprehensive coverage during both weekends of the event and on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7 (11:00 AM-6:00 PM, ET) and on Friday, Sept. 11 (12:30-6:00 PM, ET). On Wednesday, September 9, long-time Japanese #1. Aleksandra, serving 55%, won only 25% of her 1st serve points. please put a muzzle on her. Vera held 6 match points in the 2nd set, but Flavia successfully defended all of them. At about 10am on Friday morning, Sabine posted a message at Twitter reading: "It was very unlucky what happened yesterday. Like the Australian Open, the tournament featured night matches. Mansbach and Ken Mack will produce ARTHUR ASHE KIDS’ DAY, and Suzanne Smith will direct. Jim Courier joins CBS Sports U.S. Open announce team as an analyst and will call the action alongside Bill Macatee. Svetlana broke Caroline's serve 7 times and scored 106 points; Caroline broke Svetlana 5 times and scored 101 points, but scored when necessary to win the match. ( Log Out /  And here's the CBS announcer lineup for the US Open Tennis: CBS SPORTS SERVES UP 2009 U.S. OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Men's and Women's Finals Highlight CBS Sports' Coverage Jim Courier Joins CBS Sports Announce Team CBS Sports presents the U.S. OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS, tennis' final grand slam of the year and the only one played… in fact it left me with me with a bad impression of the USTA. 2009 U.S. Open Women’s Draw By The New York Times August 28, 2009 12:20 am Joshua Robinson of The Times writes that the women’s event seems poised for … Kim serving, Serena driving a forehand, Kim about to swat one, Serena's racquet, broken after the 1st set, resulting in a warning, s5 Daniela Hantuchova SVK & Ai Sugiyama JPN r3. ( Log Out /  I am perplexed that you use Serena’s first name in all your comments and you do not use Victoria’s. The official site of the 2020 US Open Tennis Championships. Na struck 22 winners (including 3 aces), with 19 unforced errors (including 1 double fault); Francesca managed only 5 winners (no aces), with 14 errors (2 DFs). Keep your personal opinions to yourselves. 119 points were played. I am very displeased with these three commentators. Kim struck 9 winners (including 2 aces) with 25 unforced errors (including 1 double fault); Na also hit 9 winners (1 ace), but had 41 errors (1 DF). Change ). Get over yourself John McEnroe and shut up. All the other announcers pronounce it correctly! I´m a fighter! Gisela delivered 5 aces with only 1 double fault (Yaroslava: 2 aces, 3 DFs). The 2009 US Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts, held from August 31 to September 14, 2009 in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, New York City, United States. I very much enjoyed the match between Donald Young and Juan Ignacio Chela. Not sure who you’re referring to. Na converted four out of seven break points she held against Francesca; Francesca scored on 100% of her break points against Na—but she held only one. CB. John McEnroe is the absolute best for t.v. Thank you! Although Flavia put only 34% of her 1st serves in the box, she won 85% of those points. Ana struck 34 winners, but had 50 unforced errors (Kateryna: 24 winners, 42 errors). Both players struck 19 winners, but Dinara finished with 48 unforced errors, and Olivia with 65. I wish the commentators would be more mindful of what they are saying. When asked: "Your father made some comments I guess to the newspaper yesterday that both you and your sister were hurt, and he thinks you should consider withdrawing from the tournament. Wish me luck.". commentary and analysis. Yaroslava served for the match at 5-4 in the 3rd set, but Jelena broke her to reach 5-5. That constant whiney voice is extremely difficult to listen to. Melanie had defeated two other top Russians, #4. While serving to stay in the match trailing 5-6, 15-30, Serena was called for a foot-fault. Mansbach and David Winner will produce, and lead director Bob Fishman and Jim Cornell will direct. How come Dick Enberg does not know how to pronounce Rafael Nadal’s last name? Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The 2009 women’s final live in prime time highlights the Network’s “Super Saturday” coverage on Saturday, Sept. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET). US Open champions will win a $1 million bonus if they won the US Open Series, and thus receive a $2.6 million prize. I´m very disappointed but I´ll come back stronger! And here’s the CBS announcer lineup for the US Open Tennis: CBS SPORTS SERVES UP 2009 U.S. OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS, Men’s and Women’s Finals Highlight CBS Sports’ Coverage, Jim Courier Joins CBS Sports Announce Team. I do however think interviews just before the player goes on the court to play is distracting to the athlete whose is trying to fcus on the job at hand. Flavia struck 13 winners (2 aces) with 18 unforced errors (1 double fault); Aleksandra hit only 3 winners (0 aces) with 27 errors (2 DFs).