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On Night of Upsets, Blake Falls to Friend

Nadal advances easily, but other leaders get unwelcome shocks

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 31, 2008 11:34 AM CDT

(Newser) – Despite James Blake's hometown support in Flushing Meadows and recent victory over Roger Federer, the No. 9 seed couldn't move on to the fourth round of the US Open. Standing in his way was Mardy Fish, the friend for whom Blake will serve as groomsman...   Read full story »

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