Djokovic Is Out, Alcaraz Is Back (US Open First Round, On Site)

Djokovic loses a first round at a major for the first time in twenty years, Alcaraz returns from a wrist injury, and Monfils wins on his fortieth birthday.

A Look at the new Arthur Ashe: https://youtu.be/tn-V6veuRrY?si=YhT4wT-m9RX0_1vD

First round recap after three days of rain. We cover Djokovic's loss and what it looked like from the press seats, Alcaraz back on court and the Nike kit, Gauff's start and the four way race for world number one, Pegula on the first Sunday, Fils going out to Tsitsipas, and Monfils on Louis Armstrong. Second half gets into the crowded grounds videos and what they leave out, the influencer backlash and where it's actually coming from, and the tournament's new prediction market partner.

Chapters

00:00 US Open Round One Recap

03:07 Weather Impact on the Tournament

05:53 Voice Memo from Winston Salem

09:00 Novak Djokovic's Shocking Loss

11:50 Carlos Alcaraz's Impressive Return

14:58 Coco Gauff's Strong Performance

17:59 Players' Adaptation to Schedule Changes

31:59 Match Play Dynamics and Player Preferences