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Monday, September 13, 2010

US Open 2010: Champions

Caro showed that her game still needs development to win a slam as Bepa was able to keep her off balance with variety.

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark reacts to a poor shot during her match against Vera Zvonareva of Russia during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York September 10, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Vee's power and athleticism was not enough to overcome her inconsistency or Kimpressive's defensive.

Flushing Meadows New York US Open Tennis 2010 Day 12 10/09/10 Venus Williams (USA) makes an awkward return during semi-final defeat Photo Roger Parker Fotosports International Photo via Newscom



Bepa felt like hiding after getting manhandled by Kimpressive.

Flushing Meadows New York US Open Tennis 2010 Day 13 11/09/10 No hiding place for Vera Zvonareva (RUS) as she slumps to defeat in one-sided Ladies singles final. Photo Roger Parker Fotosports International Photo via Newscom


The Mum Train paraded Jada out for another year.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Kim Clijsters of Belgium and daughter Jada pose with the championship trophy after Clijsters defeated Vera Zvonareva of Russia during their women's singles final on day thirteen of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 11, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)



Head Banger came out flat, and could only sustain the intensity he knew he needed to beat the Rafinator for only one game.

Mikhail Youzhny of Russia rests during a break in his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 11, 2010.   REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Federror struggled with his forehand and first serve, and could not convert two MPs on the Djoker's serve.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to fans as he leaves the court after losing to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the men's singles semifinal match on day thirteen of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 11, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)


When you face the wall that is called the Rafinator, you'd crack your rackets too.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia slams and breaks his racket during his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York September 13, 2010. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Rafa took him the trophy to bite, and join the rarefied air of men who have won a Career Slam in singles (Federer, Agassi, Laver, Perry, Budge, Emerson). Like Rafa did, let's hold off on GOAT debates and just enjoy the moment.

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the men's final at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 13, 2010. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Courtesy of Forty Deuce, here's the trophy ceremony which was interrupted by ESPN2's rush to get to football.

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