| And the action just does not stop at Flushing | | | | Williams became the 2008 US Open Grand Slam |
| Meadows where the last players standing in the | | | | winner and the new WTA world number one female |
| female tournament, the American Serena Williams and | | | | tennis player while collecting USD 1.5 million dollars. |
| the Serbian Jelena Jankovic met last night after almost | | | | Runner up Jankovic remains in the second position, and |
| two weeks of consecutive games, each player had to | | | | besides her not so bad check of USD 750,000 Jelena |
| face six different rivals in order to arrive to the Grand | | | | also won the crowd at Flushing Meadows as she |
| Slam final which was played at the Arthur Ashley | | | | received standing ovations for her game, humble |
| stadium. | | | | speech and the support given to her American rival. |
| It was an incredible night as the opening match was - | | | | The last game of the men's semi final between Nadal |
| part two - of the previous evening encounter between | | | | and sixth seeded Andy Murray which began Saturday |
| the Spaniard world number one, Rafa Nadal and the | | | | at the Louis Armstrong court ended with the Briton's |
| Scott Andy Murray which had been called off due to | | | | victory in four sets. For many of us, one of the major |
| bad weather. This was indeed a night to remember | | | | upsets of the tournament mainly after the way Nadal |
| not just for us the tennis fans but for the players, for | | | | had played at previous Grand Slams such as the |
| the 23-year-old Serbian this became her maiden | | | | French Open, Wimbledon and even the Olympics. |
| Grand Slam final and despite her hard work to take | | | | There is no doubt Murray was superior, he knew |
| the title her nerves betrayed her game more than | | | | exactly what to do and he wisely nailed the first two |
| once. | | | | sets with a blast of aces while the Spaniard geared up |
| On the other hand, everyone's favourite the youngest | | | | a bit during the third and by the fourth Murray just |
| Williams' sister imposed herself on the court taking the | | | | sealed the game for his first Grand Slam final. |
| two sets by 6-4 and 7-5 in a flawless fashion that | | | | The 2008 ATP Tour has been Nadal's golden year |
| impressed us very much. Nevertheless, she had to | | | | and we believe he deserves to be in the number one |
| work her way to the trophy as Jankovic did not give in | | | | position, but his task is tough as being number one |
| so easily, both players shared multiple rallies but | | | | means to proof himself constantly. Now, that a new |
| Serena's seniority quickly showed as her serve and | | | | era in the sport has began with new talent growing |
| forehand became better and better. | | | | we will see how the season's ends and how the |
| In approximately two hours and four minutes Serena | | | | pieces move in the world rankings. |