Stefanos Tsitsipas lost last night to Daniel Altmaier and after the match complained to the German about his underarm serve in the fourth set, a legal shot. He was booed off Grandstand court.
“Next time, don’t wonder why I hit you, ok? “No, I’m just saying if you serve underarm… if you serve underarm.” …Altmaier walked away…
Coco Gauff on crying during US Open match vs Donna Vekic: “It feels human. Being an athlete, people disregard that side of us. People say things like ‘No. 3 in the world, you should be better.’ If I stopped playing tomorrow, I have a career so many would dream of.” Nobody said she should be no. 1 or 2 or win more majors.
Taylor Townsend showed no class while egging the crowd on and pointing to Ostapenko after their on court argument.
Medvedev and Tsitsipas have fallen out of elite ATP status this year with their poor Grand Slam results. Medvedev: AO R2 FO R1 WI R1 US R1… Tsitsipas: AO R1 FO R2 WI R1 US R2… Neither of them got past R2 in any Grand Slam in 2025.
Novak Djokovic and New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso exchanged Head racquet and baseball bat.
Venus Williams on Novak Djokovic: “I am a big Djokovic fan. I would love to see him win his 25th Slam. It would be huge. And we can’t lose him. We need him in this sport for a few more years.”
Coleman Wong is the first man from Hong Kong to reach R3 at a Grand Slam – Andrey Rublev awaits.
Kamil Majchrzak was two sets to love down to Karen Khachanov and saved five match points before pulling the miracle upset 26 67 64 75 76. Kamil was 0-4 head to head vs KK before this match.
Kamil Majchrzak Biofile interview link
Speaking of epics, Tommy Paul survived a late night match on Ashe, beating Nuno Borges 76(6) 63 57 57 75 … The win required four hours and 24 minutes of work and finished at 1:46 am.
Leylah Fernandez on Venus Williams calling her the best doubles partner she’s ever had besides Serena: “I was shocked… it’s probably the biggest compliment I’ve ever gotten. I feel like those are big shoes to fill.” Who else has Venus played doubles with?
Steve · August 29, 2025 at 1:43 pm
It’s been a wild US Open. Cobolli vs. Brooksby was a great match.
Shelton vs. Mannarino starting. Jimmy Arias on the mic and am locked in with a honey turkey, swiss & Thousand Islsand dressing sandwich. 🙂
Scoop Malinowski · August 29, 2025 at 1:56 pm
Steve is in tennis heaven, with a Coke or Joe’s Tea?
Steve · August 29, 2025 at 3:43 pm
Into Fierce Grape Gator Aid at the moment. 🙂
Cory · August 29, 2025 at 4:28 pm
Have we had enough of Shelton’s dad coaching yet? I mean, he might as well be in the commentary box, he’s got a live mic. Enough already.
Love Nuno Borges, the guy is made of steel. He nearly pulled it off…
Tsitsipas is falling apart mentally… what he says about other players says more about HIM than them. Good for Altmaier, he’s solid AF, gets the most out of his skill level. And nasty on clay.
Scoop Malinowski · August 29, 2025 at 8:37 pm
Joes Tea raspberry is the goat.
Scoop Malinowski · August 29, 2025 at 8:40 pm
Cory, coaches have to put on a show, if he plays his cards right, there’s the Shelton Academy down the road. It’s just not good business or promo to sit there like Brian Barker or Annacone.
Steve · August 30, 2025 at 1:21 pm
Okay will try Joe’s Rasberry Tea. I had just switched from Snapple lemon.
Bublik is slightly favored over Tommy Paul by the odds makers.
Watching Munar vs Bergs would be nice if Munar can get to the 2nd week.
I hope Shapo can get a set off of Sinner.
Scoop Malinowski · August 30, 2025 at 2:24 pm
An insider told me he saw Munar taking some mystery stuff in a small vial in the locker room earlier this year. He sure has had an upsurge this year. Paul the underdog? Something fishy there.
Andrew Miller · August 31, 2025 at 9:55 pm
Waiting for FAA praise to drop. Nice to see him defeat the world’s least favorite, yet nonetheless ultra talented, player! So how much does FAA want this because these other guys are totally ruthless on the court. Can he break through their cool exterior.
Andrew Miller · August 31, 2025 at 9:59 pm
Don’t want to jinx FAA…this is a winnable match. I was stunned how hard Rublev hits when he essentially hit the racquet out of Federer’s hand their first match. He’s a great player yet we all know the score with the kid and he gives up on himself. FAA should take the advice from Dunst from the movie Wimbledon.
Scoop Malinowski · September 1, 2025 at 8:18 am
Andrew, Felix Auger Aliassime is maybe the biggest enigma in tennis, I gave up trying to figure that kid out years ago. Nothing would shock. Zverev is not far behind Felix in the enigma top ten rankings. Maybe this is the fortnight Felix decides to be the real Felix and pull a Flavia Pennetta.
Scoop Malinowski · September 1, 2025 at 8:19 am
One person Felix should close his ears to is Uncle Toni. Uncle Toni and Patrick Mouratoglou will get out of the tennis coaching doghouse at some point though.