She had to retire in her 2nd round match agasinst Dubois after falling and hurting her wrist. She is now in a fitness race to defend her US open title.

You've got to say it's looking good for Sharapova at the Open. The only leading contender fully fit and with a decent amount of preperation behind her.

Dementieva must be in with a shot as well since the US Open is the slam she does best at.

I would love Elena to win the USo. Her conditioning is awesome.

I don't think Sharapova will win the US.

Well bad luck to Kim. I am nt a fan but I do feel sorry for the poor girl. Couldnt; have come at a worse time. I wonder how serious it is? I just dont; think sh ei sgoin gto defend anyway at the USO. Who will win it? Anyone's guess. Maybe it will be Dementieva's big chance, but I dont; feel confident. I'd watch Vaidisova, that's who I am considerign a bet on. Maria has every chance I feel, but sh ejust isnt; convincing us consitently enough, neither is Venus. Maybe JHH can pull i tout on the hard courts? Although her lack of prep concerns me it i spossible.

Oh no! Kim's had to withdraw from the US Open :(

Apparently her wrist injury is quite serious, and she'll be out for around 2 months...

http://www.tennisinfo.be/nieuws/2178/Geen+...+Clijsters.html