2011 U.S. Open: How does rain impact the Players and the Tournament?

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Treacherous rain cancelled the Open on Tuesday and Wednesday but play continued Thursday during the Quarterfinals.

How does this impact the weekend? Well the 10 year anniversary of the worst terror attack ever in American history is on Sunday. Originally, the finals were supposed to occur that day. Television ratings might be down for the semi-finals and the finals due to the anniversary and all the controversy about another terror attack. Heavy security will settle down citizens and allow a great weekend for tennis.

Getting back to the actual competition, for the first time in 19 years the top 4 mens seeds have made it to the semi-finals. The last time this happened John McEnroe was the worlds number 1. Now its Novak Djokovic of Serbia. Originally predictions had Djokovic and Sharapova as the winners. Now that Maria has been eliminated, it looks as if Serena Williams or Caroline Wozniacki are the front runners, although they play each other, the other side of the bracket doesn’t contain high seeds, or proven winners.

The mens side will definitely be something to watch, although it is 9/11 on the day of the semis, it’s definitely something to tune into or ever check on your mobile phone, or even computer if you’re around a television tune into the open either on ESPN 2 or CBS.

So far it’s been a very exciting couple weeks. Unfortunately 10 years ago 9/11 occurred and now it’s impacted the whole world for the better. It does effect many american players although many have been eliminated, Serena is the only hope left that can bring home a title on sunday. The impact that the rain had on the Open has gone against some players who said that not playing may have impacted their outcome of the tournament. Mentally it’s hard to prepare when it’s unknown if you’re going to play. But the best know how to handle these situations and that’s why the top four mens seeds have made it this far.

We’ll have more after this extensive championship is over, reporting for Got Sports? Blog I’m Zack Smolev. You stay classy.