Rafael Nadal and the missing U.S. Open title

Rafael Nadal has achieved many things in professional tennis. He surpassed Roger Federer in the world rankings and even proved that he can play well on grass by winning his second Wimbledon title this year. However, there is one major title missing on his track record and Nadal intends on filling that void by claiming the 2010 U.S. Open title. However, the Mallorcan for some reason always seems to have trouble giving it 100% on the fast hard-court in New York. He often appeared to be worn out after the first couple of rounds and his knees too often let him down as the event progressed to its final phase. But according to Nadal, this…

Caroline Wozniacki wins 2010 Pilot Pen title

Caroline Wozniacki is in top shape and full of confidence for the 2010 U.S. Open. The Danish tennis star won her third consecutive Pilot Pen title on Saturday by defeating the eight-seed Nadia Petrova in three sets, 6-3, 3-6 and 6-3. Earlier this week on Monday, Wozniacki won the rain delayed Montreal tournament title. In an interview with the media, she said that she feels great about her four won titles this year. Petrova had entered the event through a wild-card. After losing the first set she managed to find her way back into her game and equalized the score. However, in the third, Wozniacki took an early 2-0 lead and Petrova had to be…

Comedian Robert Schimmel seriously injured in accident

Best known for his appearances on “The Howard Stern” show on Sirius satellite radio reportedly is recovering from a car accident. According to EW.com, Schimmel was in a car driven by his 19-year-old daughter on Thursday when she veered away from a potential accident. The sudden car movement caused the car she was driving to roll over onto the road side. The incident occurred on an Arizona freeway. Schimmel’s daughter is reportedly in stable condition in the hospital, while his son, 11, who in the vehicle as well was released with no injuries on Thursday. The raunchy comedian known for sharing all of the dirty little details of his controversial life with his audience is…

Andy Murray’s ambitions to win 2010 U.S. Open

When Andy Murray entered the senior tour a little more than four years ago, experts said that he will become a future grand slam champion. And one day prior to the official start of the 2010 U.S. Open, Murray made it very clear that he believes his time has now come. The Scottish tennis star has already made it into two major finals. In 2008 he reached the Open final and earlier this year he played for the Australian Open title. However, he lost both matches to Roger Federer. But on his way to the title in Toronto earlier this month, he beat both, Federer and Nadal. Therefore, the 23-year old stated that he feels…

Lady Gaga to be immortalized in wax

Move over Marilyn Monroe and Angelina Jolie, Gaga is coming to town! That’s right, always controversial Lady Gaga will take her place among the greats at Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in New York City. According to a spokesperson at the wax house, they want Gaga’s “little monsters,” her affectionate name for her fans, to pick out the outfit her waxed counterpart will wear. “We’re open to hearing from fans about which looks they want.” Fans can go to NYCwax.com to choose their favorites. With so many kooky styles to choose from, no doubt fans will have a tough time picking a favorite. According to Madame Tussauds, wax figures of Gaga will be on display in…