New York--(lawntennismag.com) Our picks for Sunday:
Marion Bartoli (FRA)[10] v. Serena Williams (USA)[8] Arthur Ashe Stadium –1st match
Wimbledon finalist Bartoli can cause some damage with her Monica Seles-like two-handed groundstrokes on both sides. Serena has the better
serve, but has not played her best tennis this week. Bartoli could surprise, but I think Serena will win in two close sets.
Prediction: Serena Williams
Jo Wifried Tsonga (FRA) v. Rafael Nadal (ESP)[2] Arthur Ashe Stadium –2nd match
Tsonga upset Tim Henman and has a big game. Nadal has been slowed this week by a knee injury. Nadal's experience should be a
major factor as he wins in four sets.
Prediction: Rafael Nadal
Venus Williams (USA)[12]v. Ana Ivanovic (SRB)[5] Arthur Ashe Stadium –3rd match
Ana Ivanovic has played well this year and last year upsetting several top players and in the process becoming a top player herself. She can get
nervous still and still lacks a major "go to" weapon. Venus should be able to play a bigger hard hitting groundstroke game to win in two sets.
Prediction: Venus Williams
Justine Henin (BEL)[1] v. Dinara Safina (RUS)[1] Arthur Ashe Stadium – 4th match
Justine is playing very well this week. Safina, sister of Marat Safin has a great game of her own, but I don't think it's developed enough yet to
beat Justine.
Prediction: Justine Henin
Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) v. Novak Djokovic (SRB)[3] Arthur Ashe Stadium – 5th match
Novak Djokovic is one of the hottest players on the tour this year. He should cruise in this match and closer towards the men's final.
Prediction: Novak Djokovic
