The 2010 US Open Thread/Sports Thread #1 For 8/30/10: Day 1

The 2010 US Open has already commenced so far, as here is live coverage of the tournament.

While it would be a surprise if the likes of Federer, Nadal, Murray or even both Roddick and Djokovic fail to win the title on the men's side, the women's field does provide a very wide open feel with Serena Williams' freak injury caused by a beer bottle.

With how the draw has worked out, Caroline Wozniacki is snake bitten by drawing Maria Sharapova in the 4th round, while Kim Clijsters really should have a free run to at least the semis before she plays Victoria Azarenka (unless Venus Williams somehow shows ominous form, something really unlikely considering her time off and non clinical showings at the Grand Slams this year.) Jankovic is off form, Dementieva's week in New Haven a few days ago signifies her struggles, and Kuznetsova is Kuznetsova.

At fortnight's conclusion, regretfully, I think the Shriester that is Sharapova will take home her 4th Grand Slam (provides her nerves hold up when expectations start to weigh on her shoulders, something that has led to her cracking). On the men's side however, it will be a finally sweet first time for Andy Murray in my view.

Already, French Open champion Francescs Schiavone is the first winner of this year's main draw brackets, as she advanced in ease with 6-1, 6-0 demolition over Ayumi Morita of Japan. And Melanie Oudin kicked off her quarterfinal points defending campaign with a nice 6-3, 6-0 win over Olga Savchuk of Ukraine 6-3, 6-0. Both Oudin and Schiavone could meet each other in the 3rd round.

The live coverage to live tennis at Ashe Stdaium, Louie Armstrong, the Grandstand, and all those other courts on USOPEN.org.