Wednesday Night at U.S. Open---Melanie's Plight

Melanie Ouden lost first set to Woznacki 6-2, and is behind in the second set 1-0. The young phenom from Georgia is looking nervous and making many errors. She looks off her game, and not just a little but in a major way. She is missing shots long, she is missing shots wide. However, she has the ad in the second match, now it's at deuce. Just tied up the second set at 1-1. Maybe she can come on now, putting away the big name nerves.

After this game, it's Roger Federer. Going for his sixth. Good luck Roger.

What is amazing to me is the superb conditioning of these athletes and the need to remain injury free and the will to play through it when it does happen.

Whether Melanie wins or not; she has been a bright spot on the U.S. tennis scene; enduring fans to here from all over the country. Nothing like a fresh wholesome face to brighten the horizon.

Caroline up 2-1 in second set. She has still got the big mo going her way. Sorry to say it could be a short match if Melanie doesn't get it going. As I leave you, it's 2-2 in the second. Maybe, just maybe.