Everything’s fair in….

The Frenchwoman returned, still running, just in time to resume after the change-over. Looking flustered, Pierce initially made for the wrong end of the court before realising her mistake.

Fedex Rolls On

On each occasion that Federer and Hewitt have met in a Grand Slam event, Federer has been the top seed in the tournament — Saturday marking the fifth time.

Meanwhile, Hewitt has been able to win only one set during their last seven meetings, suffering straight-set losses in the last five matches they’ve played.

Ace Count

Americans Robby Ginepri and Andre Agassi blasted 17 aces each in their five-set semi-final slugfest.

Fastest Serve of the day: Robby Ginepri and Andre Agassi both clocked 128mph.

Trivia

The New York crowd known for its late arrival was all seated by the noon. Knowing that Agassi’s match against the American rookie was first on the Super Saturday schedule, 20,000 plus fans set up a brunch date with the legend. The gathering included five-time US Open champion and Agassi’s wife, Steffi Graf, who was spotted chatting with six-time US Open winner, Chris Evert.

Quote Unquote

“It’s an amazing feeling to have, I find it very hard to believe. I think that I just proved to myself, you know, that I can do it and that I’m up there with the best of them. But, you know, like I said, it’s all the hard work and everything, that’s more satisfying to me, you know; it’s paid off.”
—Kim Clijsters after winning the US Open.