TENNIS- US OPEN finals weekend continues. Then it's onwards to Japan and China.

[Raahh]

Not the most exciting title.

I suppose Laver Cup and Davis Cup must be happening too soon.

A bit of adrenaline does wonders

Total farce. I think the code violation was unreasonable though.

The umpire could have dealt with it in a much better way!

It's painful being a Medvedev fan. There is always a dark side.

“I’m trying to be good” was very funny though

And that’s that. Well done Lerner

Well done Learner. I fear he's getting absolutely destroyed by Jannik tomorrow.

Disappointing for Daniil.

https://youtube.com/shorts/fZbehVnvjew?si=70KKkDA84_k12hQO
I love this

That is brilliant. His reaction is so genuine. And it does look just like him.

He could start a trend. Forget carrots and foxes.

The Hedge Hogs. .

I have been out, and expected the Paolini match to be pretty much over by now- but the Muchova/ Anisimova one is very topsy -turvy, and still going.
Going to be a late one for Jasmine and Marie.

Carlos’ reaction is so cute. He should definitely adopt the hedgehog as his symbol. Hedgehogs >> Foxes.

I actually really like his hair as it is at the minute, it's just the right mix. I wasn't sure how it would grow out, but it it's growing on me

Yeah I like his hair now, it makes him look like a grown up.

Oh dear, trading breaks in the second set in the Paolini match- they will want to get this over soon- the weather isn't looking good, and it's nearly midnight.

Come on Jasmine, it's time one of you held serve!

Jasmine's got doubles at 10am. She will be shattered, She really needs to wrap this up in 2 sets.

Carlos has withdrawn from Shanghai , I 've just seen.

Not sure if it's a hangover of the issues with his foot- in whic case it's odd he prioritised the smaller tournament over the big one.

Well done Jasmine, that second set was tough.

She will want to go off and try and get some sleep.

Well done Jannik- result pretty much as expected.

I wanted to watch Berrettini, but my Virgin box has the flashing red light of Doom, and nothing seems to be working (including the Sky red button).

I will turn it on and off again.

it worked. I am a genius.

I wish someone would get Mannarino some new shorts. His kit looks like it has been bleached several times. And the shirt belongs to someone else.

The crowd are doing YMCA with actions in Shanghai.

Shenanigans in the crowd in Shanghai- James has just asked someone to leave, the crowd is booing- can't see what is going on. Play has stopped.

There's no commentary- but play seems to be starting again.

Matteo lost the first set. He is not pleased with himself.

Come on Matteo!

Learner Tien did better than I was expecting against Jannik, he got 4 games.