Go deeper with player and match breakdowns, catch up on the US Open, and look ahead to the Asian swing.
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A quick look
Inside this issue
Our Substack is live, with longer-form player and match breakdowns.
Tiafoe, Alcaraz and Sabalenka move into the US Open quarterfinals.
Chengdu, Seoul and Shanghai are next on our tournament watchlist.
“More and more I can enjoy myself and have fun.”
Frances Tiafoe, after reaching the US Open quarterfinals
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Another way to follow the game
The Drop It Substack is live. Find player breakdowns, match analysis and tour updates with more room to explore the decisions behind each point.
Think of it as the deep-dive companion to your Digital Coach: explore the game on Substack, then bring that inspiration into your own practice with Drop It.
Today's read: the net play that helped Frances Tiafoe beat Daniil Medvedev in the US Open fourth round and move to 10-0 at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
The second week is here, with American contenders and defending champions building momentum.
Tiafoe finally solves Medvedev
Frances Tiafoe won 7-6(1), 6-4, 7-6(6) in the fourth round, overcoming an opponent who had won six of their seven previous meetings. Alex Michelsen awaits in an all-American quarterfinal.
The defending champion beat Tommy Paul in straight sets and has dropped just one set through four rounds. Next comes Ben Shelton, with a semifinal place on the line.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to reach another US Open quarterfinal. Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova is next as Sabalenka pursues a third consecutive title in New York.
A missed shot judged to come from the player's own mistake rather than exceptional pressure from an opponent. Think of a routine forehand sent long or an easy volley missed.
Instead of chasing a perfect session, note which routine misses repeat. Bring that pattern into your Journal and give your next practice a clear focus.
