Wow, US Open sucks at doing schedules... 

The fact best of 5 semis are played on saturday is simply :cuckoo::retard:
The fact best of 5 semis are played on saturday is simply :cuckoo::retard:
If that were true then they would never have random WTA matches played first in the evening schedules, before the men's match.HappyAndie said:The semi scheduling was done that way also because Andre gets people in the seats earlier than if they were to start with the Fed-Hewitt beatdown.
The pissed off feelings coming out from many are because it was announced earlier on air and to Federer that he would play first, agassi being the marquee draw. This was the case until very late the night before last. Then there was a sudden change and that's the problem --that due to pressure from the honchos at CBS on in camp agassi, the other players who don't really have a voice because they are not US, get the short shrift. There is no law, otherwise there would be a lawsuit. This is like the 12 minute injury timeout --perfectly legal and in bad taste.Fee said:Myskinalover, the draw was donw according to the rules of the ATP and ITF. The first and second seeds are place at the top and bottom, the rest are placed according to a random draw. Same for every slam, and the USO used the current rankings without tweaking them according to surface results.
As for the scheduling, players can and do make requests of tournament directors regarding their match times at every tournament (yes, even Roger does this). The TV networks make requests as well. Its the tournament director's decision whether to take that into consideration or not. CBS wanted Agassi on second, rumor is that Agassi wanted to be on first. What law says that Roger had to be the first semi?
The CBS crew admitted today that Agassi requested to play first and they granted his request. Initially I wanted Agassi to win, but with all the ass kissing by the commentators on tv I'm pulling for a Ginepri upset now.R.Federer said:The pissed off feelings coming out from many are because it was announced earlier on air and to Federer that he would play first, agassi being the marquee draw. This was the case until very late the night before last. Then there was a sudden change and that's the problem --that due to pressure from the honchos at CBS on in camp agassi, the other players who don't really have a voice because they are not US, get the short shrift. There is no law, otherwise there would be a lawsuit. This is like the 12 minute injury timeout --perfectly legal and in bad taste.
Oh, no law says that Roger has to be first ... he's just the #1 player in the world and he's received no respect from the USTA throughout this tournament. Oh well. I'm sure he doesn't care, much like ESPN chooses to televise horrible Roddick matches over Federer's, we will all see on Sunday who the real champion is. You know what, Americans are very clueless about tennis because they lack exposure to true talent. How can one not grow tired of the media trying to turn Agassi into this super human entity and blow Roddick up ? Roddick is exposed, year in and year out ... at Wimbledon ... by Federer ... nobody even knew who Fedex was until he wiped Roddick out ... the average American turned on the television and saw Roger dismantling Andy ... thought ... wow ... who is this guy ? It's true and it's sad, the USTA should try doing a better job to promote tennis and not it's own players.Fee said:Myskinalover, the draw was donw according to the rules of the ATP and ITF. The first and second seeds are place at the top and bottom, the rest are placed according to a random draw. Same for every slam, and the USO used the current rankings without tweaking them according to surface results.
As for the scheduling, players can and do make requests of tournament directors regarding their match times at every tournament (yes, even Roger does this). The TV networks make requests as well. Its the tournament director's decision whether to take that into consideration or not. CBS wanted Agassi on second, rumor is that Agassi wanted to be on first. What law says that Roger had to be the first semi?
Actually, the scheduling is a disservice to everyone-tournament staff included.mishar said:Anyway it does make sense that Fed/Hewitt would be second because the top half of the draw has played a day after the bottom half throughout the tournament. A commentator may have theorized that Andre would be the marquee second match, but no official decision was made, and then reversed.
Look, a tournament has a right to make the scheduling. These guys are getting paid an outrageous amount of money to hit a yellow ball around.
The saturday semis might be a bit ridiculous, but it can't be said to be favoring the Americans -- in this case, it definitely is a disservice to the Americans, especially Agassi.
To tangerine_dream: who will you vote for tomorrow? You appear to be a fan of Roge's and also andre's, no? Or you not care who wins?tangerine_dream said:MTFers and their never-ending paranoia about the USO :lol:
Andre could have a week off and Roger would still beat him in the final. Don't get your panties in a twist folks, JesusFed will save you from the evil American tomorrow.![]()
Yes, andre himself said it made a difference to him when he lost to Pete in 2002. So take it from the players, not random MTFers: it very much can play a role.mickymouse said:Would a few extra hours of rest make that much difference?