'25 US Open Day 1 Order of Play & Discussion

[shmrck14]

Incredibly, Eala never faced a match point during her comeback. The crowd was roaring for Tauson double faults.

Tauson saved four match points with big, deep hitting before one final unforced error doomed her.

I really really hate the cheering of double faults and errors. It is such a turnoff, no matter who I'm rooting for. I was rooting for Eala and think the crowd negatively impacted Tauson. I know she should be able to take it, but it doesn't happen often, so players are not used to it.

[Owendonovan]

Why Djokovic isn't killing every one of Tiens 75/80mph second serves is puzzling me.

[skatingfan]

Why Djokovic isn't killing every one of Tiens 75/80mph second serves is puzzling me.

Lack of match play, or the foot issue - take your pick.

[skatingfan]

People really thought that Tien was going to challenge Djokovic?

[news727]

The first 5 setters have taken place in:

- Grandstand (7:12 to 10:58PM): Nakashima wins it 6-2, 6(5)-7, 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(7).
- Court 11 (6:18 to 10:29PM): Navone's comeback bid sadly fell short. He lost to Giron 0-6, 5-7, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6.

[dryrunguy]

So, I had Navone in the pool, but honestly, I'm really glad Giron pulled that out. He had a match point with Navone serving at 2-5 in the 4th; didn't get it done. Then Giron served for the match at 5-3 in the 4th, got broken twice, and lost the set 7-5. Navone was up an early break to start the fifth, but was immediately broken back. They stayed on serve the rest of the set, I think, until Giron broke at 4-all (at love, no less), at which point he served in out at love. So Giron won the last 8 points of the match.

I bet it was a fun match to watch in person, save the opening set.

[skatingfan]

Bonzi leading 2 sets to 0, 5-4 40-30, 2nd serve when a camera person came on to the court. The chair umpire, Greg Allensworth, correctly awards a 1st serve, and the crowd loses it. The crowd causes a 6 min+ delay, and then Medvedev breaks back, and wins the 3rd set.

[Owendonovan]

.....and the 4th at love.

[ashkor87]

People really thought that Tien was going to challenge Djokovic?

that was me, just being whimsical.. I was expecting Tien to do well, but hadnt noticed who his first round opponenet was until later... then I thought best to leave it alone.

[ashkor87]

the really shocking ones were Kudermetova and Tauson, both were playing well, I thought.. I had pencilled in Tauson for the QFs. very surprising, though, of course, Eala is a good player.

[ti-amie]

[ti-amie]

[news727]

Navone and Medvedev, two desparate comeback attempts from two sets down.

Neither made it.

[skatingfan]

Medvedev won the 4th set 6-0, and then somehow Bonzi came back to win the 5th set from a break down.

[ti-amie]

Ben Rothenberg
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Breaking:

Bounces can report, confirmed by USTA, that the photographer was escorted from the court by US Open security.

His credential has been revoked for the 2025 US Open.