us open 2008

Feeling Olympics' withdrawal syndrome, like me? Well, luckily now, it's one of my favorite times of the year...2 weeks when NYC gets taken over by the tennis bug and I can't help but be immersed in it. It's the US Open. And this year's event started with a beautiful day and some amazing tennis. I attended the day session watching headliners such as Rafael Nadal and getting acquainted with up-and-comers such as Li Na (who had a great run at the Olympics), Feliciano Lopez, Gael Monfils, and others. Every year, when Flushing Meadows gets filled with the top tennis players, NYers, and the guys/gals who run the waffle fries stands...there is this dynamic atmosphere called the US Open where winners dominate the courts, some players have heartbreaking losses, underdogs come through to win a career-high match, spectators chat play-by-play commentary, visitors absorb the energy of the venue grounds...things that can only happen here in NYC take place. I'll be attending a few more sessions this week, and I can't wait!