Ep. 57: US Open 2025 Preview (Part 2): Men’s Draw Breakdown & Dark Horse Picks

Part 2 is all about the men’s draw . Alvin, Torrey, and Ashley start with Jannik Sinner’s health after Cincinnati and whether an early test like Alexei Popyrin could make his first week tricky. They spotlight a great opening matchup ( Nuno Borges vs Brandon Holt ) and work through that quarter’s depth—including Tommy Paul’s form check and quick hits like Bublik–Čilić and Musetti vs Mpetshi Perricard . The middle of the show covers Zverev’s section (with a likely Rublev R16 and a watch on Monfils ), plus verdicts on Felix and Tsitsipas . Then it’s Djokovic’s path (starting with Lerner Tien and a “time-on-court” concern if opponents can drag him deep) before a full segment on Taylor Fritz —including teen landmines Mensik and Fonseca . Down the stretch, the crew debates the best American hope (Fritz or Ben Shelton ), does a deep dive on Shelton’s growth and draw , and weighs Carlos Alcaraz’s form and the current rivalry window with Sinner heading into New York. Final picks close it out. Send us a text