Doubtful someone would play two matches in the same day but if it rains today then they will finish this match tomorrow+first semi and sunday second semi and monday the final.Either way the winner of this match will have a tough time in the next match and possibly the final.
USO 2009 QF: Nadal vs Gonzalez
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bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Having this lingering QF match is a huge problem. If the QFs were completely finished, this all wouldn't be such a problem. It would simply be like last year, SFs Sunday (even late afternoon Sunday with simultaneous matches), final Monday (assuming they don't get play in on saturday).
But, since they are not going to make the winner play twice in one day, they basically have to get the rest of the match in sometime today, otherwise everything is screwed up.
Even after this happening two years in a row, I doubt the USO will get away from Super Saturday scheduling.
But, for the life of me, I can't understand why the USTA (which has tons of cash) doesn't just build a retractable roof court for these situations.
Arthur Ashe stadium (which holds 23,500 people) doesn't seem like a good structure for a roof, since it rises so high and the way it fans out at the top, and it would be much more difficult to retrofit such a roof on an existing structure than simply build a new stadium with a roof.
So keep Ashe with no roof. Build a new second stadium, which seats anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 people, and design it like Laver Arena at the AO, where the roof can close quickly.
But, since they are not going to make the winner play twice in one day, they basically have to get the rest of the match in sometime today, otherwise everything is screwed up.
Even after this happening two years in a row, I doubt the USO will get away from Super Saturday scheduling.
But, for the life of me, I can't understand why the USTA (which has tons of cash) doesn't just build a retractable roof court for these situations.
Arthur Ashe stadium (which holds 23,500 people) doesn't seem like a good structure for a roof, since it rises so high and the way it fans out at the top, and it would be much more difficult to retrofit such a roof on an existing structure than simply build a new stadium with a roof.
So keep Ashe with no roof. Build a new second stadium, which seats anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 people, and design it like Laver Arena at the AO, where the roof can close quickly.
Armstrong is a nice little stadium, how many does that hold? I used to know but can't remember anymore.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
When Armstrong became the second court, they scaled it down from around 18,000 to just over 10,000 currently.
thanks. 10 char.
The-Champ
Legend
Amazingly humble kid. He may not speak English perfectly, but his intelligence is undeniable.
UsualSuspect
Banned
Intelligence? What exactly did he say in that interview that made him a huge intellectual.
It was a good interview. Nadal is a humble athlete.
Marius_Hancu
Talk Tennis Guru
Weather:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/usny0996
I don't expect any tennis today as a result of this, but let's hope ...
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/usny0996
I don't expect any tennis today as a result of this, but let's hope ...
D
Deleted member 3771
Guest
the women's semi starts very soon. Does anyone know if its raining there in NY right now ?
Fedace
Banned
JoelDali
Talk Tennis Guru
I always marvel at their legal department.
They have like 100 on staff lawyers alone that take up one whole floor.
Thats expensive.
Really?
By the way, it's Clijsters, not Clisters
It should be pronounced entirely different as well.
Fay
Professional
this is an older interview ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6YqYN3SGaE&NR=1
but it is very clear that he is sincere, respects and likes Roger, and is humble and self effacing.
It is really hard not to like a player who plays so well and is so considerate of other players.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6YqYN3SGaE&NR=1
but it is very clear that he is sincere, respects and likes Roger, and is humble and self effacing.
It is really hard not to like a player who plays so well and is so considerate of other players.
Fay
Professional
LOL I see what you mean ... I am often surprised on these boards at the swipes and snipes that people take at each other .... when tennis is already losing people because of the difficulty of the game, and the perceived snobbism.
Can you believe that some tournaments where the match might start in 50 F degrees are telling people, regardless of age, that they cannot wear long pants.
Come on, "they cannot be serious" - LOL
championix
Banned
Is this match about to resume or not?
Fay
Professional
at first hey said 2:30 Eastern time in US, so I have no idea ... but don't go by that ... we'll have to sit in front of television ... LOL
why they showed Venus beating Clijsters TEN years ago is beyond me ...
our U S media is anything but fair .... why not show some positive highlights from BOTH players at various times and let it go at that ...
why they showed Venus beating Clijsters TEN years ago is beyond me ...
our U S media is anything but fair .... why not show some positive highlights from BOTH players at various times and let it go at that ...
S
SerbWhoLovesDelPo
Guest
This should be on Armstrong not before 15:00 NY time.
And they want all matches to start at the same time. Sucks...
And they want all matches to start at the same time. Sucks...
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
effervescence
Rookie
Ugh, just checked the schedule and play's been pushed to 3:30PM now. Which is 3:30AM for me. It's 2:30AM right now, guess I'm going to bed. Sucks because I really wanted to watch this.
malakas
Banned
Drn, its past midnight here, i was up all night last night, and i cant keep this crap up
I wanted to see the CliJsters match and the mens dubs finals (2 indians playing, Lee vs Hesh). And Rafa beating Gonzo.
don't worry go to sleep.You're not going to miss anything anyway.I doubt there's gonna be any tennis tonight.:neutral:
Fedace
Banned
Kim is expanding her Horizens..... don't blame her...
malakas
Banned
yes but when???Today..tomorrow??that's the real question here!!:-?
MEAC_ALLAMERICAN
Legend
This going to be a brutal weekend for all the players remaining because the forecast for tomorrow is a bit dodgy as well, hopefully they will get a few solid windows to get play going.
jackson vile
G.O.A.T.
It was stupid to have the match at a time that they had an almost 100% certainty of rain.
With that said Nadal did a very good job of neutralizing Gonzo and then taking care of his serve. However not that Gonzo has had time off he will not be tired and can really tear up the court, as for Nadal his injury has some time to heal.
With that said Nadal did a very good job of neutralizing Gonzo and then taking care of his serve. However not that Gonzo has had time off he will not be tired and can really tear up the court, as for Nadal his injury has some time to heal.
jackson vile
G.O.A.T.
And how do you like the commentators?
Is that 5:30 East Coast?
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