I really don't know what happened to Venus, but she has yet to acknowledge that she choked like a building fire victim. Serena was magnificent.
I don't do many predictions after a certain point; it makes me feel too crazy. I'm with you in what I want, Chris--for JJ and Fed to both pull it out. But...
Matt Cronin, in his pre-match analysis, said--in so many words--that there really isn't any difference at this point, ability-wise, between Safina and Serena, but that Serena will prevail because she is in New York. Serena is certainly poised to win, but I have seen her have letdowns after big wins before, and if she has one today, Safina won't be afraid to clean up.
As for JJ, she can do it, but being the walking wounded takes it toll. If Dementieva's new-found confidence stays intact, she'll go to the final. If there is a crack in it and she pulls her old tricks, it's JJ's.
I think Federer will beat Murray, but I'm not so sure Djokovic will beat Nadal. I think Nadal is stronger in the head, and after last night, he's going to have the entire New York crowd behind him.
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