Kevin

Pierre- You’re absolutely right! Rublev should still be favored, but Simon could be a VERY tricky matchup for a young power-hitter like Rublev.

Looks like Fed’s Round 3 opponenent will like be Evans! I’m honestly quite proud of Dan Evans. He could have so easily just permanently hung his head in shame after his cocaine suspension, and never made any […]

I think that this could turn out to be Rafa’s easiest path to a slam final in his career. He will be so fresh and ready to rock in the Final. As long as he stays healthy, this will be his best shot at beating N […]

You’re wxactly right, vmk. Fed typically does fine in open-air humidity. That’s what I was trying to say when I called Ashe a “giant sauna”. There is no air circulation. So when the humidity is high, it becomes […]

Sorry, I meant legacy-altering, rather than career-altering.

It’s not the temperature- it’s the humidity. Temperature has nothing to do with it. It’s nearly 70% humidity in NYC right now, which means it’s even higher in that stadium. Trust me, I was there the last two yea […]

I hope that none of you bet on Federer to go far here… Just as I’ve been saying, right on schedule, he is once again struggling immensely right off the bat. For various reasons, Arthur Ashe Stadium has become a […]

Eugene- it would be amazing to see a Fedal US Open Final. But I just don’t see any way possible that Fed could beat Djokovic on a slow, higher-bouncing hard court in best-of-five sets. A few years ago? Maybe. N […]

Olly- where did you hear which half plays first? They don’t make the Monday schedule til Sunday. I can’t find anything about your statement. If you really did read that somewhere, then that’s great because I don’t […]

Nadal and Djokovic fans- I have great news for you! I was just listening to the “Tennis Connected” podcast. One of the podcast hosts has been at the Open watching all the practices and everything really clo […]

Can’t imagine Rafa and Novak not meeting in the Final… Del Po is gone. Federer is too old for the ultra-slow, ultra-humid, post-upper facade/roof US Open. Wawrinka is washed. None of the young guys have even r […]

I’m sorry, but I just don’t see Kyrgios as a legitimate threat to Rafa at the US Open. For one thing, NK hasn’t done anything meaningful at the majors aside of that one win over Rafa at Wimbledon in 2014. He just […]

*anyone EXCEPT for….

Ramara- I understand where you’re coming from, however, Medvedev is so young. A guy his age should be fine with a whole week to recover, and with a day off between matches at the US Open. I will still remain s […]

Yaaaaay, I did he ol’ “put my email in the “Name” slot again! 🙄Ricky! Please help!

Two thoughts:
When was the last time Rafa defended a non-clay title? Even though this tournament was more a 500 than a Masters, it’s impressive nonetheless. Also, it’s incredible how strongly the young dude wil […]

However this tournament ends up for Rafa, he’s got a great draw at Cinci. So whether he wins Montreal (which he should) or not, he will be able to get more match play under his belt at Cinci before the Open, as t […]

Littlefoot- you’re right, Moron was not the right word to use. He’s a cocky bully who thinks he is cooler than everyone else. I’m sure he is actually a smart guy. He just acts like a teenager when he’s an adult. […]

Personally, I don’t see how Rafa is a counterpuncher. Counterpunchers generally need to use the power of the their opponent in order generate power on their own shots. Rafa is one of the most outright powerful p […]

I hate to say it guys, but at this moment I cannot see how Novak won’t end up being viewed by the majority of people as the “GOAT” when all is said and done… It will either take one of the young guys to magic […]