Very Good, Serena Williams: US Open Week One

Well folks, that was quite the first week of the US Open, wasn't it? Jonathan is back from his trip to Flushing Meadows, and we are back to talk about Serena's last dance (or at least our first stab at it). There's a lot to unpack from the first week of the season's last major, so grab a honey deuce and join us for the ride.

2:35 Serena d. Kontaveit

12:00 The Farewell: Serena bows out to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round 

26:10 Jonathan’s observations from the US Open: Venus, Danielle, The Penko Experience 

43:00 Thoughts on Arthur Ashe Stadium

54:40 Indulge me for a moment: the sound mix and off-court coaching

64:45 Commentary, a lifetime appointment?

69:20 Quickly running through where we’re at in the draw: women’s round of 16 is stacked

81:35 Rafa’s first week: nerves and a shocking smack in the nose