US Open a Big Man’s Game

Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 30 August 2010 6:58 AM

Be sure to look up at this year’s US Open. In the past, male tennis players were either “big men who pummeled tennis balls but moved clumsily [or] smaller men who played with elegance and artistry.” This year, however, the major contenders all look more like NBA stars than tennis players says the New York Times, and they’re changing the perception of what size means on the court.  The paper credits Roger Federer with reforming the idea that tall and powerful players are only good at serving.

The Times has a special section on the US Open and there’s some great stories inside. Like this one about the bond Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert developed after playing more than 80 matches against each other. Or this one about Rafael Nadal’s insistence that he’s too young to be called one of the sports’ all-time best players.

And the Wall Street Journal reminds us that Rafeal Nadal and Roger Federer have played each other 21 times. But never in New York.

US Open Official Website

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