Good to see the old racquet clap, which was the heart of Djokovic's impersonation of Roger -- back when Novak used to do impressions and crowds (if not players) used to like him. It seems like old times.

Terrific play from Roger this weekend. Only a healthy Rafa could have pushed Roger when he is playing this sort of tennis. Every time he got a look at a forehand he snapped it so hard for the corners that Murray and Djokovic looked surprised and rushed every single time. He was swinging freely at backhands, and hitting hard approach shots off that wing. Great stuff!

Four out of five tournaments for Roger now. That strange loss to Tsonga, after leading 5-1 in the third set of the quarters at Montreal, is the only loss since May.

New York's horrible stadium will be windier, and might not allow for such precise shotmaking, but Roger is looking like a strong favorite.