Late August

Well, this summer has certainly gone by VERY fast. It's already August 23 as we speak. Although I wish this summer could last just a little bit longer, I am excited to begin the new school year come September. Nonetheless, I'll miss these past two months very much though.

It's been rainy here in the eastern part of the continent this week. Montreal's Rogers Cup semifinals and finals were delayed for more than 39 hours. Only this morning did sky clear for play. Caroline Wozniacki, the 2nd ranked female player in the world, took home the trophy this afternoon, beating Vera Zvonareva, 6-3, 6-2. Hardly a surprising result.

Roger Federer added to his illustrious resume with a win over Mardy Fish yesterday in Cincinatti in a three-setter. It's Federer's first ATP Masters Series title in 12 months and his 63rd career championship, 4th in Cincinatti. Is he going to capture his 17th Slam in New York in three weeks time? That's tough to say. I think he very well might. Nadal hasn't been in tip top shape these past two weeks. Del Potro withdrew from the Open today, due to his nagging wrist injury. So, he very well might win for the 6th time in Flushing Meadows.

However, I'm picking dark horse Tomas Berdych to make the final. Last year, I was right about Del Potro, so we'll see this year. Can't wait!

Jays dropped their second straight series, this time in Boston. But hey, that ass kicking of the Red Sox on Friday night, 16-2 was pretty amazing to watch. Jose Bautista might very well finish with 45 home runs this year.

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