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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · 10d

“Heartbeats” Book Review: Bjorn Borg Reveals All in Uneven Yet Eye Opening Memoir #tennis

tennisnow.com/heartbeats-b...

Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · 29d

Very good article on the growth and popularity of Andy Roddick's "Served" podcast, and how tournaments, including USO, are still trying to figure out what should be "credentialed media" on site.

Ironically, "Served" was not one of them this year.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/b...

Andy Roddick Has a New Title: ‘YouTube Guy’

www.nytimes.com

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 7

Flushing Finale: Carlos Alcaraz wins #USOpen for a second time over Jannik Sinner 62 36 61 64 for his sixth career major.

Alcaraz returns to World No. 1.

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 7

Alcaraz to serve for it at 5-4. #USOpen

Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 7

Alcaraz races through third set 6-1 to hold two sets to one lead over Sinner.

Also, both men accelerating through this final. Into a fourth set after just under two hours.

#USOpen

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 7

Alcaraz takes opening set 6-2. #USOpen

Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ashe Stadium about a 1/3 full as many continue to navigate the security measures as men’s final about to start.

Sam Querrey on ESPN expects stadium full in second set. “It will be an awkward first set.”

#USOpen

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 6

Rousing Repeat: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defends her #USOpen singles title 64 76(3) over Amanda Anisimova.

Becomes the first woman to repeat as US Open champion since Serena Williams 2012-2014.

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sabalenka holds and now it’s tiebreak time. #USOpen

Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 6

As stated earlier, bound to be some intrigue as Anisimova responds late and breaks Sabalenka who served for it. 5-all. #USOpen

Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sabalenka serves out first set 6-3. World No.1 handling the major moment better right now. Only four UEs in the first set. #USOpen

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 5

Djokovic and Alcaraz about to get underway. #USOpen

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The Body Serve @thebodyserve.bsky.social · Sep 5

90s WTA fans will remember her kindness to Jana Novotna

Shannon Clarke @shannoncl.bsky.social · Sep 5

Duchess of Kent death: Royal who converted to Catholicism, dies aged 92

The duchess, who was married to the late Queen’s cousin, had retreated from public life in recent years

www.independent.co.uk

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 5

Anisimova levels 76(3) with Osaka to force a decider.

There’s some Montreal finals flashbacks here now as Osaka was on the verge of winning and now showing too much negative emotions on court. Maybe she will turn it around. #USOpen

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 5

This just in: President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the #USOpen Men's Singles final on Sunday per numerous reports. thehill.com/homenews/adm...

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 5

Aryna Sabalenka answers the challenge from Jessica Pegula to return to #USOpen final 46 63 64.

Great match from both players.

Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 5

Aryna Sabalenka answers the challenge from Jessica Pegula to return to #USOpen final 46 63 64.

Great match from both players.

Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 5

“I’ll be damned if she (Sabalenka) doesn’t get tight with a step away from another championship match.” Cliff Drysdale on ESPN.

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sabalenka serves out second set 6-3 after her level rose, dipped, then rose again.

Mary Joe thrilled she gets to call one more set with Lord Drysdale. “I’m so happy! We’re going the distance.” #USOpen

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 4

Jessica Pegula, who trailed 2-4, wins 16 of the last 19 points to wrap up first set 6-4 to the delight of Ashe Stadium crowd. #USOpen

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 4

ESPN icon Cliff Drysdale set to call his final match, the first #USOpen Women’s SF, with Mary Joe Fernandez.

Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 3

Venus says she is very proud of her feel good run at this year's #USOpen tennisnow.com/News/2025/da...

Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 2

Men's #USOpen QFs are set:
(1) Sinner vs. (10) Musetti
(8) De Minaur vs. (25) Auger-Aliassime

(2) Alcaraz vs. (20) Lehecka
(4) Fritz vs. (7) Djokovic

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Tennis Panorama News @tennisnewstpn.bsky.social · Sep 2

Siniakova/Townsend reach the Quarterfinals with a 6-2, 6-2 win in 55 minutes. They’ll play Venus Williams/ Fernandez next.

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Erik Gudris Tennis @erikgtennis.bsky.social · Sep 1

The best story so far at this year's #USOpen as the dream run continues for Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez who reach doubles QF 63 64 over Alexandrova/Zhang.

First major QF for Williams since she and Serena won Wimbledon in 2016.

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