As the title suggests, the almost inexplicable scenario of rain delays on a show court packing as roof was the main water cooler moment of the second round at Flushing Meadows.
In the frustratingly inconsistent Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz’s exits we saw only a handful of bigger names fall. Grigor Dimitrov’s retirement too was unfortunate, but the brutal reality remains for all of his swashbuckling style and flair, his best days are over.
Sloane Stephens continued her rich vein of form with another impressive win. Coco Gauff has so far largely lived up to the immense hype that surrounds her worldwide but one feels especially at home. She just needs to stay patient and build on her game, she is still so young.
Speaking of hype, young Raducanu is providing some welcome column inches to the British Press. You just get the feeling that another long baron period is right around the corner so this is justified excitement, but let’s not get carried away.
Round 3 Match Picks
Djokovic Vs Nishikori
Monfils Vs Sinner
Rublev Vs Tiafoe
Bautista Agut Vs Auger-Aliassime
Kontaveit Vs Swiatek
Kvitova Vs Sakkari
Rybakina Vs Halep
Stephens vs Kerber
Azarenka Vs Muguruza
Mertens Vs Jabeur
Collins Vs Sabalenka
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