Performance, BYE!

Hiiiiiii, we’re back to discuss the fallout from the Simona Halep verdict and the tennis results since the U.S. Open. Now that Simona has been officially handed a four year suspension, we have a bit more clarity as to what’s been going on in actuality, not just on social media. Spoiler: it doesn’t look good for the former world #1 and two-time Slam champ. Maria Sakkari did what needed to be done (at long last) in Guadalajara, it’s just too little too late for Félix at Laver Cup, and we weigh in on Elena’s performance bye disgust in Tokyo   01:10 Patrick goes on CNN to claim Coco’s success and divert attention 04:00 The Simona verdict is handed down: the fallout 15:01 Darren is still going to bat for Simona  19:33 Why are players and journalists undermining the anti-doping process? 27:47 Now, why did Serena wade into this mess? 29:52 Sakkari headlines the post-USO results. Good on ya, mate 37:38 Barbie K is back and Kenin is on the come up   38:55 The men: All of a sudden Félix has something to say  43:29 Rafa news and it doesn’t sound good (to us) 45:16 Ryabkina and coach let it rip at the WTA and on social media 51:11 Some concerning news about Holger Rune’s health