The absence of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic in the later rounds of the 2020 U.S. Open presented an opportunity for players like Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev. Plus, more on the role of coaches in the final match; the 2020 French Open allowing fans and more.
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.
Breaking down the details of the new Professional Tennis Players Association proposed by Novak Djokovic and other men on the ATP Tour, including the goals of the organization, the decision to form without women and more. Plus, news and notes from the 2020 U.S. Open.
Six years after winning his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2014 U.S. Open, 31-year-old Marin Cilic looks back on the journey and shares how he feels about returning to the U.S. Open this year.