US Open Round Up - Where Have You Gone Michael Chang?

Americans are beside themselves with the emergence Melanie Oudin (it really is unfortunate that Caroline Wozniacki will beat her senseless tonight) and that really is great. We have not had a real star emerge since the Williams Sisters showed up a (tennis) generation ago.
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On the men's side its much more dire, no american men made it to the second week. 20 plus years ago, America's Men Tennis was starting what would be a unique run of dominance that really spoiled us as a country. The outsized (though old) personalities of Connors and McEnroe were replaced by a new wave. This wave of talent included Andre Agassi and his then flashy clothes, Jim Courier, Pete Samprass and my personal favorite, Michael Chang. Not blessed with a huge serve (just a huge heart) Chang was the fly that would no go away. Watching him play was amazing. History will remember as the greatest counter puncher ever. He was sensational in first french open run. It was inspiring. So much so that the Bump and three quarters of central NJ incorporated a moonball into their repertoire. Like all things in sports they all faded away. The last being Andre Agassi who's parting gift was one great night of tennis three years ago - the last time anyone cared about American Men's Tennis. This year, on the men's side, all we had to talk about is the J-Block and Brooklyn Decker(even his wikipedia entry starts with her). It's just sad.

Shout out to the Hose Official Girlfriend Kateryna Bondarenko! Good luck in your quarterfinal match against Yanina Wickmayer today!