1.   A similar O.J. Simpson-Mike Ditka matchup failed two years ago.

2.   Or at least to keep their fans interested once the overhyped Johnson-Michael Jordan matchup failed to materialize.

3.   Or at least to keep their fans interested once the overhyped Magic-Michael Jordan matchup failed to materialize.

4.   With neither semifinal at the French Open stretching beyond three sets, the matchups failed to deliver an ounce of suspense.