Roger Federer Wins In Men's Final Posted Sunday, Sept 10, 2006 In the men's final, Andy Roddick of the USA lost to world number one Roger Federer of Switzerland 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 as Roddick was unable to stay at Federer's high level of tennis. Andy Roddick, currently America's best player said of Federer: "He's the best player in the game. He's improving as well, which is scary."

Day 14: September 10th Americans Remaining Andy Roddick US Open Links Schedule Of Play Singles Results Live Scores TV Schedule Women's Champion: Maria Sharapova Men's Champion: Roger Federer

Maria Sharapova Wins US Open Singles Title Posted Saturday, Sept 9, 2006 Saturday night at the US Open in the women's final, tennis' darling Maria Sharapova of Russia claimed her second grand slam title by overpowering French Open champion Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium 6-4, 6-4. Sharapova's key to victory was her mix of patient groundstrokes with aggressive netplay and baseline power. I had not seen Maria unleash some of those power forehands and serves since she won Wimbledon two years ago. Maria was playing some of her best tennis and fully deserved the win.

Maria Sharapova To Face Golovin Tonight Posted Wednesday, Sept 6, 2006 In the quarterfinals tonight at 6pm CST USA, Maria Sharapova of Russia will face Tatiana Golovin of France. Head to head Maria leads 3-0, last winning in Miami of this year after Golovin retired from the match with an ankle injury at 6-3, 6-7(5-7), 4-3. Pick: Sharapova in two close sets.

Andy Roddick Set For Late Night Battle With Lleyton Hewitt Posted Wednesday, Sept 6, 2006 In the quarterfinals of the US Open in the second night match on Ashe Stadium, Andy Roddick takes on Lleyton Hewitt of Australia in the men's quarterfinals. Hewitt leads Roddick head to head 6-2; however Roddick won their last meeting last year in Ohio 6-4, 7-6(7-4). Andy Roddick and James Blake are the lone American men left at the US Open. Pick: Roddick in four sets.

Errors Costly For Serena Williams Posted Monday, Sept 4, 2006 At the US Open Monday, Serena Williams of the USA lost to world number one Amelie Mauresmo of France at 6-4, 0-6, 6-2 in the fourth round. Williams, who was making a comeback from a knee injury had lead Mauresmo head to head 9-1. But on this day, Amelie launched her own smart mix of slice and topspin which lured Williams into costly errors.