Bethanie Mattek-sands

This is the way we're sure Marat Safin would want to be remembered: arguing a line call

Safin, Santoro Say Goodbye to Open

By Zachary Woolfe | September 2, 2009 | 8:31 pm

The day was highlighted by two goodbyes. Marat Safin fell to Juergen Melzer in the first round, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, ending his final Open early. Safin won here in 2000, and also won the Australian Open in 2005. One of the most promising players of the past decade, he brought power and passion to his game. He was also blazingly inconsistent and prone to regular fits of pique towards umpires and himself.... READ MORE»

Opening Day Afternoon Wrap

By John Koblin | August 31, 2009 | 9:07 pm

There's still some action happening out there, but it looks like we're going to make it through afternoon matches without any glaring upsets. Here's what happened... READ MORE»

What to Watch on Day 1

By John Koblin | August 31, 2009 | 11:13 am

It's the first day of the Open, which means chaos. Lots of matches, all courts full and crowds--everywhere, crowds. Here's what we're most looking forward to today: Viktoriya Kutuzova vs. Kim Clijsters; Arthur Ashe, 11am: The former Open champ returns for the first time in three years! And she might be more than respectable. Bethanie Mattek-Sands vs. Iveta Benesova; Court 4, late... READ MORE»