U.S. Open Update

The first week of a major tournament typically produces a few underdogs who win the hearts of the crowd by battling their way through the grueling three out of five set matches just to make the final 16. This years US Open is no different. With the typical superstars running through the draw in predictable form, the stage is still set for a Nadal vs Federer final. While it would be difficult to imagine either not making it, there are a few relative no names to pay attention to in the upcoming week. For example, Jaun Martin Del Potro has won four strait tournaments coming into the U.S. Open and is poised for an upset. He is one of a generation of 18-20 year olds(led by Nadal) who have torn on to the scene and are sure to be frequents in the later rounds of majors for years to come.