97: US Open 2025: Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Preview | EP 97

Round 1 of the US Open had it all: celebrity gossip, bad haircuts, and Daniil Medvedev screaming at photographers. We start with the essential Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce update (because, priorities), then break down Carlos Alcaraz’s brother-approved buzzcut. Medvedev’s meltdown gets the full debate treatment, with zero agreement on who was right. Venus Williams throws it back with flashes of vintage Venus, Madison Keys crashes out way too soon, and the American women keep things spicy. Then, we wrap the episode with the best Round 2 popcorn matches and a very questionable look at the US Open’s celebrity guest list.—00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:46 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey Engagement01:50 Celebrity Lists at the US Open04:34 Men's Round One Highlights04:52 Carlos Alcaraz's New Haircut05:54 Novak Djokovic's Performance07:41 American Players08:21 Medvedev's Controversy12:35 Alex Michelsen Tough Loss13:40 Fashion Statements at the US Open14:33 Popcorn Matches and Predictions17:45 Women's Tournament Highlights21:50 American Women in the Spotlight24:37 Bracket Challenge and Goodbye!