US OPEN kicks off

The final grand slam of the season is on with Nadal leading the seedings this time. Nadal, after his first round victory seemed bit exhausted though he gets a through in the second round. He may recover in that period.

But the former numero uno got his first round alomost as a practice session when he eased passed Maximo Gonzalez 6-3 6-0 6-3. Roger fired 15 aces in the match compared to 1. Roger, still, has got the extra gear that PETE SAMPRAS mentioned. watch out the King for you have a rejuvenated champ coming after you.

Roger is in the US to prove that he still rules the flushing meadows. He has won the last for slams here. And he needed this one to get something of the loss in this season. But long way to go. on the other hand is Nadal, the new king from spain who wants to continue his good form this season with clay and grass slams to his kitty already. added to these is his Olympic medal.

Novak started his season with the slam at the Oz but couldn't add more to that. He seems to be out of form but he was at his best last year in flushing meadows. He wants this slam as well and be a potent threat to both RF and RN.

Anna Ivanovic seems to be the potent threat in women section to the unstoppable sisters - serena and venus. But one cant deny the emerging Dinara safina. She seems to be a vital force. The glam girl, maria, seems to be way off target needs, to break all the odds to get into the title clash with the rest. But one expects another sisterly final this slam. But lets expect against all odds that something new happens and prevails.

This leads us to a exciting Slam ahead. One cannot predict any winner here. Its almost impossible to bank on a player. But one seems glimmer of hope in RF and Venus in singles side. Expect the unexpected.