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When Bob and Mike Bryan faced match point in their Australian Open men's doubles semifinal, it wasn't just the twin brothers who were feeling the strain.

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SI.com: Jon Wertheim: In defense of Serena as GOAT, more mailupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 11:41:00

Did you really says Serena is the GOAT in this week's Sports Illustrated? --Jeff H., New York

SI.com: Jon Wertheim: Parting shots from the U.S. Openupdated: Mon Sep 14 2009 22:41:00

NEW YORK -- The U.S. Open felt like two separate tournaments. The first was an exciting, spirited 10-day party, played amid ideal conditions. The second was a soggy circus. But in the end, the sun came back out and we were treated to some compelling finals. Herewith, some scattered observations and opinions:

SI.com: Jon Wertheim: Fifty parting shots from the U.S. Openupdated: Thu Sep 11 2008 10:11:00

NEW YORK -- Cleaning out the notebook from the 2008 U.S. Open.

SI.com: Mighty Fed strikes outupdated: Wed Mar 14 2007 10:31:00

Admit it: Roger Federer losing is great for tennis. Look at all the excitement his first-round loss has caused. Suddenly the field is wide open and the title is anybody's to win. All hail King Canas, the savior of tennis! I'm actually looking forward to watching Indian Wells this week now, while before Federer lost I really wasn't. What a difference a day makes! -- Jonathan, NYC

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