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.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:46 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey Engagement
01:50 Celebrity Lists at the US Open
04:34 Men's Round One Highlights
04:52 Carlos Alcaraz's New Haircut
05:54 Novak Djokovic's Performance
07:41 American Players
08:21 Medvedev's Controversy
12:35 Alex Michelsen Tough Loss
13:40 Fashion Statements at the US Open
14:33 Popcorn Matches and Predictions
17:45 Women's Tournament Highlights
21:50 American Women in the Spotlight
24:37 Bracket Challenge and Goodbye!