On this week's episode of Beyond the Baseline, host Jon Wertheim talks with Kevin Anderson, following his first-round loss to Alexander Zverev, and Jamie Lisanti about the news and storylines from the first week of the 2020 U.S. Open in New York. Wertheim and Anderson discuss the U.S. Open bubble and COVID-19 protocol; his thoughts on the newly-proposed Professional Tennis Players Association, especially as a long-standing member of the ATP Player Council; and much more.
USTA chief executive and U.S. Open tournament director Stacey Allaster discusses the protocols and new rules in place for the 2020 U.S. Open, including COVID-19 testing and updated regulations on messages of social justice on player attire and shoes.
A number of players have elected not to play this year. Listen to the MMQB's Week in Review podcast for a full discussion on those opting out of the 2020 season
Podding the Bubble Part 2 follows the lives of the NBA players inside the bubble who now face a unique challenge. How do they stave off restlessness and cabin fever for three months while living inside the bubble through the rest of the season and the playoffs?