FIRST DAY at THE OPEN:

Simona Halep, or "Japelena", as Brad Gilbert has coined her, was clearly nervous, but pulled through in three easy sets.  She's still a contender.

Sharapova survived a first set that she shouldn't have won, and bagled the other Maria in the second set.  It makes me unhappy.

I love me my crazy Russians, and Youzhny is one of my favorites, but he fell to the hard-hitting OZ-MAN who may be the new Jimmy Connors:  Nick Kyrgios.

Jo-Willy:  you are my lawyer friend's pick to win this years US Open Champion, are you ready to step-up? It's would be a lot of fun to watch.

Oh, Daniella, you won your first round match - I'm happy.  You have the new coach in your corner, and he believes in your potential.  Don't stop eating, and don't stop believing in your potential.

Stan, I love you.  Get your SHIT together and win another Major….. don't stop believing in your shots.

Interesting three-sets with Venus and Kimiko….. good shot making, and a bumble bee that made everyone take pause…….

Good start the the 2014 US OPEN, I'll be there in two days…….