Pam's Picks
	Shriver Former WTA Tour pro Pam Shriver is providing ESPN.com with in-depth analysis throughout the U.S. Open. Shriver, a tennis analyst for ESPN, was ranked as high as No. 3 in singles play. She won 21 singles and 112 doubles titles, including 22 Grand Slam titles.

NEW YORK -- It's been the worst weather in U.S. Open memory. A second major storm front has come through and the first week isn't even finished yet. Players have their Wimbledon mindset on -- be patient because you can't do anything about it and just wait for a break in the weather.

Here, it's a little tougher because, unlike the other three Grand Slams, there are no indoor courts on site. If you are desperate to hit a ball, you're either playing in the rain or finding an indoor court in the city. But a lot of the players will just go to the gym and let it go at that.

Serena Williams (1), U.S., vs. Daja Bedanova (20), Czech Republic
In her first match, against Corina Morariu, Serena didn't look like she was playing that well. But she's shaken off the rust and only lost three games in four sets since then. Bedanova is a real talent who beat Monica Seles here last year. Bedanova doesn't have the firepower or strength to stay with Serena. The only chance she has is if Serena plays two levels below where she's played the last year. Big advantage to Serena.
Pick: Williams

Daniela Hantuchova (11), Slovakia, vs. Justine Henin (8), Belgium
Two young players who everyone has an eye on. They are evenly matched. Both have had straight-sets easy passages. Most people feel Hantuchova has a slight edge, but really it's 50-50. It totally depends on who comes out playing their best tennis. Hantuchova's baseline game is a little bigger, while Henin plays more of an all-court style. Henin has been playing well in the Grand Slams, while Hantuchova has not yet, so that gives Henin the slightest of edges.
Pick: Henin

Lindsay Davenport (4), U.S., vs. Silvia Farina Elia (13), Italy
A classic matchup that Davenport should love. Elia hits a beautiful ball, so Davenport should be in a nice rhythm and should win comfortably. Davenport continues to impress. It's almost like she's picked up where she left off. But she'd like to get back to when she was winning one Grand Slam a year like she did in 1998-2000.
Pick: Davenport

Francesca Schiavone, Italy, vs. Elena Bovina, Russia
This is a wild-card match, but again this plays well for Davenport, giving her one of the easiest draws by playing the winner of this matchup. Schiavone hustles and gets a lot of balls back. Bovina is one of 11 Russians in the main draw. She's tall, talented and every player who has promise needs a first Grand Slam opportunity to break through.
Pick: Bovina

Kim Clijsters (7), Belgium, vs. Amelie Mauresmo (10), France
This is another great matchup. Mauresmo's playing better tennis right now; she hasn't lost a set. Both have been to the finals of a major, so a fourth-round match is not intimidating to either. It's a great power matchup. Mauresmo has a little more variety than Clijsters right now. Clijsters was very fortunate to beat Vera Zvonereva. So based on Clijsters' play right now, Mauresmo has the edge.
Pick: Mauresmo

Amy Frazier, U.S., vs. Jennifer Capriati (3), U.S.
The first of two all-American clashes. Capriati is the big favorite. She's playing well and has a really happy look about her. So expect Capriati to win in straight sets. It's great to see a veteran like Frazier, a hard worker, still competitive in the Grand Slams. She has a beautiful two-handed backhand.
Pick: Capriati

Monica Seles (6), U.S., vs. Martina Hingis (9), Switzerland
This is the most fun matchup in the fourth round. It's unusual to find two former winners competing in the round of 16.

Everyone is talking about whether this will be Seles' final U.S. Open. People close to her think she'll keep playing. But when a veteran like her, who keeps having injuries, is playing you'd better stop and notice because it might be your last chance.

It's Seles' power against that all-court style of Hingis. But from Hingis' standpoint, Seles doesn't have the level of power of the Williamses. Hingis hasn't hit pre-surgery stride. She's behind Davenport on the comeback road. If she's going to have a chance to get on in the Open, she's got to find the next level. Seles will be more relaxed against Hingis, so a slight edge to Seles. She's beaten Venus this year in a major.
Pick: Seles

Chanda Rubin (14), U.S., vs. Venus Williams (2), U.S.
This is the other all-American clash. Rubin is one of the best stories of the year. She comes out of surgery within two days of Davenport in the same hospital and same doctor. She had the easier surgery, so she comes back earlier in the year. Since May, she's been the third-best player in the world. She's won two tournaments, and is the only player since the Wimbledon final to have a victory over a Williams (Serena in the quarters at L.A.). She's followed that up with great play here.

If Rubin plays well, she's got a huge forehand and has the ability to bother Venus, who has barely broken a sweat in three matches. Venus is looking more determined than she has since winning here last year. She's looking like she did in 2001. I think she'll do everything in her power to win at least one major this year.
Pick: Williams