The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament is under way at Flushing Meadows and Roger Federer and Andy Roddick are marching on to their next opponent.  The number one seed Rafael Nadal starts him march tonight.

Roger Federer began his journey towards his 7th consecutive trip to the U.S. Open Finals by defeating 96th ranked Brian Dabul of Argentina 6-1, 6-4, and 6-2 respectively.  A trick shot by Federer drew a standing ovation when he returned a lob by hitting it from between his legs and having it fall in for a point.  It was the second time that Federer has made such a shot.

Happy Birthday to Andy Roddick who turned 28 yesterday as he ran past Frenchman Stephane Robert 6-3, 6-2, and 6-2.  Roddick, an American, is the 9th seed.  Roddick won the U.S. Open Title in 2003.

The 5th seeded Swede Robin Soderling also managed to get by 214th ranked Austrian Andreas Haider-Maurer 7-5, 6-3, 6-7, 5-7, and 6-4.  The 23 year old challenger put up quite a fight and hit 26 more aces than Soderling.  However, Soderling fought back and squeezed by to the next round.

The matches at the U.S. Open are only going to get better; you can bet on that.  Until we meet again; may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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Rafael Nadal is the number one ranked tennis player in the world.  Although this young lad of only 24 years of age has 8 majors notched on his tennis racket he has yet to win the eluded U.S. Open.  He has won 5 French Opens, 2 Wimbledon’s, and 1 Australian Open.  However, over the past few years he has not made it through the semifinals at Flushing Meadows.

Nadal has faced off with number 2 ranked Roger Federer in 21 events in years past but they have never faced each other at the U.S. Open, which Federer has won.  However, Federer has a lot of respect for Nadal.  He made it very clear that if he can get to the semifinals; he can get to the finals.

The U.S. Open begins today at Flushing Meadows in New York.  Federer will get his feet wet today but Nadal does not start until tomorrow.  Federer has reached the championship match ever since 2004 but why can’t Nadal do the same?

Nadal says that the U.S. Open falls towards the end of a long season.  Because he plays so hard by the time he gets to the U.S. Open he is normally spent.  He also says the hard surfaced courts there are very hard on the body as well.  In addition, Nadal said they used different tennis balls at the U.S. Open then say at the French Open and therefore, the topspin he is so famous for is often eluded.

Finally, Nadal says that Arthur Ashe Stadium, which is the largest for major events, is always quite windy.  Today Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, and Robin Soderling are all picked to win easily as they begin the journey towards a U.S. Open Title.  Tomorrow Nadal will join them in the hunt and I would not count the number one seed out just yet.  Until we meet again, may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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On June 6, 2010, the 66th anniversary of D-Day, Rafael Nadal led a successful invasion of his own.  Nadal defeated Robin Soderling 6-4, 6-2, and 6-4 to win his 5th French Open title.  The King on Clay displayed his wizardry with keen skill and precision; as he picked a part his foe from Sweden.

If anyone had any questions about Nadal’s knees; they should have them no longer.  He moved swiftly and fluently and did not show any signs of ill effect from last years surgery.  There was no doubt that Soderling was playing a different Nadal then the one he surprisingly defeated in the French Open last year.  Nadal never looked better.

Nadal will now be chasing his 6th French Open title so as to tie the record held by Bjorn Borg.  However, that is a year away.  Now he is off to London in pursuit of another achievement; winning his second Wimbledon Championship; which begins on June 21st.  He won his first there in 2008.

Nadal, the Pride of Spain, accomplished something else with his win at the French Open.  He reclaimed the honor of being the #1 ranked tennis player in the world.  All I can say is, “Look out Wimbledon; Nadal is coming.”  Until we meet again; may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

In other sporting news; the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 last night to tie the NBA Finals at 1-1.  Don’t count the old boys out just yet.

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Andy Murray, the British tennis gem, had to pack his bags early yesterday as Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic defeated him 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 on the clay court at Roland Garros.

It was a wet and windy day and in the end the player who adapted best to the weather conditions gained the opportunity to move on.  It was plain to see that Murray never got comfortable on the court all evening.  On the other hand; Berdych looked very much at ease and it paid off in the end.

Berdych is entering new territory as he has never survived this long in the French Open.  He will have to face #11 Mikhail Youzhny from Russia.  Berdych is ranked #17.  Some days the ball just does not bounce your way.  Somebody has to win and someone has to lose.  Yesterday, in the 4th round, it was the Pride of Scotland, Mr. Andy Murray, but don’t worry, he will be back.  You can bet on it.  Until we meet again, may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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Rafael Nadal has won the French Open Tennis Tournament 4 times.  He is working very hard in an attempt to make it number 5.  If he can pull it off; he will only be one French Open Championship behind the great Bjorn Borg who has completed the task 6 times.

Nadal pretty much walked over Lleyton Hewitt in 3 straight sets 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.  It took less than 3 hours for Nadal to clear his way to the 4th round.  It was the 4th round here last year; you might remember, that he saw his 31 matches in a row streak come to a screeching halt at the hands of Robin Soldering.

This year he will not face Soldering in the 4th round, but rather the Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci who is ranked #24.  Nadal finished off Hewitt making it 5 in a row against him and 6 out of 10 over the years.  Nadal has sent Hewitt packing 4 out of the last 5 years.  Things are just heating up at the French Open; you can bet on that.  Until we meet again, may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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Roger Federer will face Andy Murray for the Australian Open title Sunday night.  If Roger wins it will be his forth.  Andy Murray is still trying to become the first British player to win a major since Fred Perry did it way back in 1936.   Federer on the other hand has won his share.

Roger has won 15 majors and has participated in no less than 22 grand slam titles.  Although Murray has defeated Federer in 6 of their 10 match ups, Roger has won the last 2.  He will be favored to win this one as well.

The number 2 ranked Rafael Nadal had his right knee give out in his quarter final match against Murray.  He will be out for at least 4 weeks.  His luck continues to run bad.  Now Murray must look for some luck against Federer.

Federer is ranked number 1 in the world because he is at the peek of his game on the court.  Murray is once again feeling the stress of having to take a British player to new heights.  He will need more than luck on Sunday night.  Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

In the tennis world Roger Federer became a proud father of twins last month and to sweeten his life a little more he won the Cinncinati Masters on Sunday beating Novak Djokovic 6-1 and 7-5. It was Federer’s first win as a father and it choked him up a bit. Next week he will play in the U.S. Open which he has won the last 5 tournaments. He looks confident enough to make it number 6.

The NFL Preseason is well under way and in Philadelphia Michael Vick seems ready to step on the field this coming Thursday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Vick, the former QB for the Atlanta Falcons just finished a prison sentence for association with dog fighting. The Eagles have given him a chance to prove he is a changed man and can still deliver a peak performance. In other NFL news it is true that it is only preseason but this is the time to test the veterans and the rookies to see what they can bring to the table.

You cannot help but be curious as to how some of the big trades will work out over the past off season. Jay Cutler, the former Denver QB was traded to the Chicago Bears. Jay Cutler looked pretty good over the weekend as Chicago defeated the New York Giants 17-3.

Chicago is my pick to win the NFC Central as long as they stay healthy. Cutler is the missing ingredient this team has needed for years. Chad Pennington was traded to the Miami Dolphins last year from the New York Jets when they signed Brett Farve for one season.

Pennington lead the Dolphins from a 1-15 season the previous year to a 11-5 record. Then he stumbled in the playoffs against the Baltimore Ravens throwing 4 interceptions. Chad knows he cannot make that mistake again this year. He knows this may be his last chance. The Ravens take on the New York Jets tonight on Monday Night Football.

In NCAA Football the Associated Press released their preseason top 25 and Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators were at the top of the list. The Gators have a relatively easy schedule and they should do well. The Gators received 58 out of 60 votes for number one. No other team has ever done that in the preseason 25 poll. Texas, Oklahoma, USC and Alabama rounded out the top 5. Ten preseason number ones have won the National Championship in the past, perhaps Florida will be number 11. It is going to be an exciting college season for sure.

There will be some very competitive games, you can bet on that. Until we meet again may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick 16-14 in the longest 5th set final in major history to win his 6th Wimbledon Title and his record breaking 15th Grand Slam.  He is not ready to throw in the towel yet.  He has plenty more championship tennis in him and he wants to continue his already excellent run of success.  Federer has also reclaimed the title of the number one tennis player in the world.  This Wimbledon seemed a little sweeter since he lost in the finals last year to Rafael Nadal.  Nadal did not participate at Wimbledon this year due to sore knees.  There are some who feel that the true final would have been between Nadal and Federer once again.  However, this takes nothing from Federers victory.  He is one of the greatest tennis players in history.  Serena Williams beat her sister Venus once again in the womans Wimbledon Championship.

In other tennis related news French Tennis player Mathieu Montcourt has died at the age of 24.  He was only recently banned from the sport for betting on matches.  All the authorities in Paris will say is that he died in his sleep and there will be an autopsy performed.  Montcourt had received a 5 week ban and was fined $12,000 for betting on matches.  French phenom Rafael Nadal had rose through the ranks in France playing against Montcourt in the junior circuit.

In the Davis Cup the United States still feels good about their upcoming match against Crotia this weekend.  Andy Roddick has bowed out fresh off of his loss to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon finals complaining of a hip injury.  United States Captain John McEnroe said he will be missed but the team is still full of confidence in their ability to win.  Andy Roddick had helped the Americans win the Davis Cup in 2007.

It has been a rough week in sports.  Steve McNair the great Quarterback for the Tennesee Titans for many years was found shot to death in his apartment.  The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.  McNair was a tough cookie and played his heart out during his tenure with the Titans.  He won the respect of his adversaries and team mates a like.  His accomplishments of the gridiron wll be long remembered and his kindess as a human being will cement his place in our memories forever.  Until we meet again good betting and remember to always be a good sport.

It took Andy Roddick almost 4 hours but after 5 long sets he finally defeated 2002 Wimbledon Champion Lleyton Hewitt 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4.  Roddick breathed a sigh of relief when he finished this one.  The last time Roddick reached the final four at Wimbledon was back in 2005.  His 43 aces against Hewitt put him there again.  The contest today was easily one of the most exciting sets thus far in the surge for the Wimbledon Title.  Hewitt refusted to go down without a fight.  These two men worked hard both physically and mentally in their quest to move on in the tournament.  In the end Roddick had just a little more than Hewitt could handle and this battle of formal champions concluded with Roddick moving on and Hewitt moving out.

Needless to say the journey for Andy Roddick will not get any easier.  His next foe is 3rd ranked Andy Murray the British hopeful who put away Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 to move on in his search of destiny.  Andy Murray is trying hard to become the first British player to win the Wimbledon Title since way back in 1936.  The battle of Andy and Andy will find a lot of the British fans rooting for their guy but Andy Roddick says he will take it all in stride.  After all he said he would use it too his advantage because when the call out Andy he will pretend they are rooting for him.

Friday #2 seed Roger Federer takes on #24 seed Tommy Haas.  Tommy will have the chance to prevent Roger Federer from winning that record breaking 15th Grand Slam.  He knows it is going to be a long hard road.  Roger defeated #22 seed Ivo Karlovic 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 to move on to face Haas.  Haas proved that rankings mean very little as he defeated #4 seed Novak Djokovic 7-5, 7-6, 4-6, 6-3.  Andy Roddick and Tommy Haas have never gotten this far at Wimbledon before.  They are trying to treasure the moment and maintain their poise as they move on against the big guns.

So we will have an American, Britain, Swiss and German in the final 4 at Wimbledon.  Fans have long predicted and expected the final to be between the Britain Andy Murray and the Swiss Roger Federer.  They are favored.  The American Andy Roddick and the German Tommy Haas will do their best to upset the odds.  These men are exactly where they want to be.  This is what they practice so hard too do.  There is plenty of excetement left before the dust clears and a new Wimbledon Champion is crowned.  Who are you betting on?  Are you sure?  Until we meet again good betting and remember to always be a good sport.

The last time a male tennis player won the Wimbledon Title was in 1936 when Fred Perry defeated Gottfried Von Cramm 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.  That moment was frozen in history for British Tennis fans and it is that memory that has offered them solace for over 73 years.  For the first time in three quarters of a century British fans have a reason to be hopeful.  Andy Murray, the young man from Scotland, is one of the top favorites to win the 2009 Wimbledon Mens Title.

There is a vast amount of pressure on Andy Murray right now.  The hopes and dreams of his countrymen hang in the balance of every set he plays.  On Wednesday Andy began his mission to bring the Wimbledon Title back to Great Britain.  His first obstacle, Robert Kendrick of the United States.  This match was not highly anticipated from the standpoint that Kendrick is ranked at 76th.  It was to simply be a warm up for more competitive matches down the line.  It developed into more of a warm up than Murray had anticipated.

After all, in previous matches against one another the Scot had easily defeated Kendrick 6-0, 6-0.  This day however the American came to play.  Although Kendrick played with fire and vigor and with the same determination that took him to 5 sets against Rafael Nadal 3 years earlier at Wimbledon in the end the Scot was to have his day.  Murray lost the second match but kept his composure and never gave up.  His competitor was running the court making amazing returns but Murray stood steady and answered each with his own heart and passion eventually winning the two and a half hour match 7-5, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4.

Once again it is noted that on any given day a player or a team can play beyond their potential.  Kendrick played well beyond his ranking and although he fell in the end he earned the respect of his victor and the fans at Wimbledon.  Murray admitted that the match was tough but his confidence in himself was ever apparent.  His next match is against the Latvian hard hitter Ernests Gulbis and you can bet that Andy Murray will not take this match lightly.  The road to the 2009 Wimbledon Title will not be an easy one for Murray but he appears to be composed and prepared for the competition.  This could be the year that Britain has cause for celebration once again.  Until we meet again good betting and remember to always be a good sport.