Mornin'. After Varvara Lepchenko's big win over recent Roland Garros champion Francesca Schiavone yesterday, the sky seems to be the limit for young U.S. players. Is Sloane Stephens also capable of pulling off an upset of a Grand Slam champion? Well find out when she meets Slammin' Sammy Stosur.
That's the most intriguing match of the day for me, although maybe I ought to keep my own counsel. What was that I said about the entertainment potential of yesterday's clash between David Ferrer and Mikhail Youzhny? Sorri! Thankfully, Mikhail didn't do that Youzhy Racquet salute again (you know, the one where he opens a gash on his forehead by banging his racquet on it) and settled for just writing his (misspelled) apology into the clay. Thankfully, Kaia Kanepi more than made up for what that Ferrer win lacked in drama. Enjoy the tennis, everyone!
- Pete