27-8-14 us open

 

Roger Federer broke very late against Matosevic to lead 5-3 and showed his class to make the score 6-3. Federer broke in the 7^th games of the second set but with some of the amazing shots he hit you would think he could go back to being one of the best in the world incredible shots from Roger. He was able to win the second set by 6 games to 4 and did look like a class act. Federer could have lost a break in the third but got one in the 7^th game of the set. Matosevic did break back straight away in the 8^th game. The third set went to a tie break Roger Federer showed his class at the end to win the final 3 points and go through to the second round.

Spaniard David Ferrer the number 4 seed won his game in four sets 6-1, 6-2, 2-6 6-2 against Dzumhur from Bulgaria. While John Isner beat fellow American Giron in straight sets. Richard Gasguet of France beat Istomin from Uzbekistan in 3 very close sets  

Serena Williams played Taylor Townsend in this all USA clash. Serena broke early to make the score 2-1 It did seem like there were things wrong with Townsend in the final game as Serena took it against the serve to take the first set. Serena broke very early to lead the second set 2-0. Serena showed why she was a champion after winning another break and leading 5-1. Townsend had a glorious chance to save herself but missed the shot completely and with match point Serena excited.

In the first round Sorana Cirstea from Romania played Brit Heather Watson. Watson got herself off to a good start winning her first service game. In the 6^th Watson gave Cirstea a good go but this was not the best of sets for her losing 6-1. Heather Watson showed her class in the second set by breaking back to make the score 1-1 but that seemed to be all it was. As Cirstea broke back a game later. Which gave her the chance to take control of the match and not lose another game.

Sam Stouser beat American Davis in 2 sets Petra Kitova beat Mledenovic from France as cantered her way to the second round. Elena Bouchard from Canada beat Govertsova from Bulgaria. The shock of the tournament and something I feel I have to mention is 15 year old Bellis from the USA beating Ciblkova from Slovakia no 12 seed in 3 sets.