Damian and I got to see nearly all my favorite second-tier hunks at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center over the weekend. (More about that TK.) In the meantime, things are crazy in both the men's and women's draws, with multiple people in a strong position to win their first-ever major title. Frances Tiafoe surprised me by finishing off Rafael Nadal, who hasn't fully rebounded from his latest injury. As relieved as I am that the record books won't be more out of whack because of Novak Djokovic's refusal to get vaccinated, now I'm fearful that this could be just the opening needed by Nick Kyrgios, whose antics grow on my nerves by the minute. For me, I'd be happiest with Matteo Berrettini winning but realize Carlos is the better bet, which I would also be happy with. Until then, enjoy what I've collected over the past week BELOW.
How do I become a towel boy for Pedro and Bernabé?
Second-round loser Cristian Garin sure likes to hang out with the boys
Cam practiced with Martin Landaluce and then used it against Holger Rune
Cabal-Farah took out Venus-Putz and will now face Glasspool-Heliövaara, who surprised Kyrgios-Kokkinakis earlier today
That's not all he deserves after that win!
Berrettini put on quite a show
Damian wasn't happy to see Rafa lose. But he was pleased to see the win got the high-beams on in Tiafoe's box
And speaking of unknown hot men in boxes ...
Did you get a load of the guy in Coco Gauff's cheering section?!
Big Joe and his big friend
During the Jabeur-Kudermetova match it was a regular Sophie's choice:
Mr. Jabeur
or Mr. Veronika
Argentine Pedro Cachin beat Tracy Austin's son then promptly to lucky loser Corentin Moutet
The French shorty carried on like a lunatic against Ruud, but at least he gave us something to look at
Ireland's James McGee cleans up McNicely
We spotted JMG -- looking like a 1950s movie star -- with his beau at Flushing Meadows
Costume change
Flavio Cobolli: Italian men are really reliable for two things: Voting Republican and looking hot
Andrea Vavassori and Lorenzo Sonego were a sight for sore eyes
They came up short against pork chops Marcelo Demoliner and João Sousa
Tommy Paul in orange
I'm going to need help recovering if Casper Ruud winds up being No. 1 in the world -- he is so NOT a No. 1 player
Everyone was excited to see Ireland's Mark Bowtell ...
The former college player now works at the John McEnroe Academy on Randall's Island, having recovered from Guillain-Barre syndrome, also known as Landry’s paralysis.
Dressed to impress: Samuel Ribeiro, Jose Maria Gómez Álvarez and Bernabé Zapata🇪🇸
Tommy's mustache comes to Reilly Opelka's aid
Nothing like a height joke when someone's there to help!
J.J. Wolf upset Roberto Bautista Agut en route to the third round, before running up against Kyrgios
The young American takes in the sights
It's hard to say Alex Rybakov lost in the qualies looking like this
All aboard!
Probably need an extra set of hands to massage all of Mate Pavic
The doubles champ spies Vlade Kaplarevic
The handsomer Zverev always has my attention
Tommy was having a great tournament, even knocking out Sebastian Korda, before slouching in the fifth set against Ruud
Loving Zapata's "socks"!
Zapata with dreamy Samuel Ribeiro
Photo of the tournament: Hard to believe someone as fit as Jack Draper would have to retire from a match ... especially against Karen Khachanov
Kramies lost in the second round after destroying our chances of seeing Marcos Giron in action
As predicted, Dominic Thiem had plenty of time to be a tourist
Aljaz Bedene lost in the first round of singles and doubles ...
So quickly headed West for his "Baywatch" moment ...
He's a Williams fan ... Robin, that is
Cute couple alert: Luciano Darderi and Matias Descotte
Vasek Pospisil in the Big Apple ... and attempting karaoke in the Bahamas?!
Jonathan Eysseric & Co.
It was a bummer that Brandon Holt lost his second-round match. But how great to see his whole family in town to support him!
Oscar Otte and Maxi Marterer get handsy
Tim van Rijthoven made an incredible comeback in the first round before running out of gas against Ruud
Liam Broady fell in the qualies then hit the beach
Thomas Fabbiano's life is officially over
I just can't quit Ryan Harrison
Need to get to the bottom of Nick McCarvel's time with JMG
Borna won his first Masters 1000 and then promptly lost in the second round of the U.S. Open to ... Jenson Brooksby(!)
At first blush I thought Christian Harrison and boy toy Cesar Ramirez were hanging out at Julius's in the West Village
Adam Jones in Budapest
Where he seems to have misplaced his blouse
Roberto Carballes Baena moves in on my boyfriend Pedro
The boys look like they had a good time at the Challenger event at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca ...
Where 19-year-old Luca Nardi claims his third #ATPChallenger title of the year with a 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-5 win over Zizou Bergs
And last but not least: I won't miss the endless drama -- frequently from her sycophants. But that was one hell of a career!
Serena sendoff: I only have eyes for Jabeur's hubby
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