After a busy two weeks at the US Open, we’re back to your regularly scheduled posting. We had a blast seeing so many of our favorite players up close, and caught some incredible matches. We’re already counting down until next year!
Stan The Man
Stan Wawrinka proved he most definitely is the man, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final to win his 3rd major title at the US Open. Stan had a tough path to the finals – he was down match points in the 3rd round to Dan Evans – but was able to win with his excellent shot making (that backhand!) and mental toughness.
Juan Martin del Potro Is Back
Delpo’s comeback to tennis has been incredible and inspiring, and he brought us all to tears yet again at this year’s US Open. Delpo made it all the way to the Quaterfinals before losing to eventual champion Stan Wawrinka. Ole, ole, ole, ole, Delpo Delpo!
Kerber is #1
Angelique Kerber was impressive in her run to the final, winning her first US Open and her second major of the year. Kerber also is the new world #1!
The #NextGen Is Coming
We tried to catch as many of the #NextGen players as we could at the US Open this year. Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz were impressive in taking the more experienced Americans, John Isner and Jack Sock, to 5 sets in the first round. Jared Donaldson made it through qualifying and to the third round, and entered the top 100 for the first time. Kyle Edmund took out 2 of our favorite players (Isner and Richard Gasquet) before falling to Novak Djokovic.
Davis Cup Semi-Finals This Weekend
We’re in that weird post-slam state where there isn’t even a 250 event to get excited about this week. Lucky for us, the Davis Cup Semi-Finals and World Group Playoffs kick off on Friday! Great Britain will host Argentina and Croatia will host France in the Semis. We’re excited to see Juan Martin Del Potro play again for Argentina, and are hoping Team France will make it all the way!