DemCae
@demcae.bsky.social
Tennis player and watcher. Volunteer at Canadian Open in Montreal. This is a tennis only dedicated account.
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DemCae
@demcae.bsky.social
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“I’m the lucky loser of my own draw.”
Lorenzo Musetti and Jennifer Lopez
September 24, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Lorenzo Musetti and Jennifer Lopez
Reposted by DemCae
an autumn it was
That grew the more by reaping.
That grew the more by reaping.
September 22, 2026 at 3:53 PM
an autumn it was
That grew the more by reaping.
That grew the more by reaping.
Grigor Dimitrov can spread his legs really wide.
September 22, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Grigor Dimitrov can spread his legs really wide.
Alcaraz’s kit for Paris and ATP finals:
September 22, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Alcaraz’s kit for Paris and ATP finals:
Qinwen now has a dedicated Nike shoe line.
September 21, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Qinwen now has a dedicated Nike shoe line.
Foki is back and giving a f*ck as always
September 21, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Foki is back and giving a f*ck as always
Siniakova, Bejlek, Bouzkova, Muchova, and Noskova all wearing the same dress. They weren’t going to a funeral service, but representing Czechia in the Billie Jean King Cup.
September 21, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Siniakova, Bejlek, Bouzkova, Muchova, and Noskova all wearing the same dress. They weren’t going to a funeral service, but representing Czechia in the Billie Jean King Cup.
"The very visible presence and self-aggrandizing antics of the 'influencers' (some 100 of whom were said to be given credentials by the USTA), which broke out like a bad case of genital herpes in Flushing Meadow this year."
The US Open, Hurtling Toward the Abyss
A farewell to tennis, Part 1
peterbodo.substack.com
September 16, 2026 at 11:42 AM
"The very visible presence and self-aggrandizing antics of the 'influencers' (some 100 of whom were said to be given credentials by the USTA), which broke out like a bad case of genital herpes in Flushing Meadow this year."
"It’s being shouted from all corners: The U.S. Open has become an overcrowded, overpriced circus awash in influencers, aspirational influencers, corporate stooges, drunken buffoons, brand activations, inane stunt food, weed smoke, and bettors."
The State Of The U.S. Open Is The State Of Us | Defector
It’s being shouted from all corners: The U.S. Open has become an overcrowded, overpriced circus awash in influencers, aspirational influencers, corporate stooges, drunken buffoons, brand activations, ...
defector.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:55 AM
"It’s being shouted from all corners: The U.S. Open has become an overcrowded, overpriced circus awash in influencers, aspirational influencers, corporate stooges, drunken buffoons, brand activations, inane stunt food, weed smoke, and bettors."
Muchová with a higher ranking than Swiatek.
September 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Muchová with a higher ranking than Swiatek.
Rybakina with the WTA number #1 trophy.
September 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Rybakina with the WTA number #1 trophy.
I read most tennis journos (Wertheim, Carayol, Cambers, Steph Myles, Courtney Nguyen), but I struggle with Ben Rothenberg and Carole Bouchard: the first‑person style throws me off completely.
I loved their writing when they were at NYT and L'Équipe, and I actually miss their reporting and insight.
I loved their writing when they were at NYT and L'Équipe, and I actually miss their reporting and insight.
September 14, 2026 at 11:29 PM
I read most tennis journos (Wertheim, Carayol, Cambers, Steph Myles, Courtney Nguyen), but I struggle with Ben Rothenberg and Carole Bouchard: the first‑person style throws me off completely.
I loved their writing when they were at NYT and L'Équipe, and I actually miss their reporting and insight.
I loved their writing when they were at NYT and L'Équipe, and I actually miss their reporting and insight.
Simon Cambers: "I really don’t buy the arguments given for not starting at 6pm, instead of 7pm. (...) There is time to come back (players came from 2 sets to 1 down 14 times at this year’s US Open, for example) and if the stadium is not full until the end of the first set, it’s not a big problem."
US Open parting shots: Winners, (sore) losers, and two major changes required
From two worthy winners (in tennis terms), late nights and controversy, this year’s US Open was certainly not short on talking points
simoncambers.substack.com
September 14, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Simon Cambers: "I really don’t buy the arguments given for not starting at 6pm, instead of 7pm. (...) There is time to come back (players came from 2 sets to 1 down 14 times at this year’s US Open, for example) and if the stadium is not full until the end of the first set, it’s not a big problem."
Tumaini Carayol: "Meanwhile, the general conversation on Ashe was so loud at times that even Aryna Sabalenka’s screams were drowned out."
From influencers to brutal finishes, US Open 2026 was worst grand slam in recent memory | Tumaini Carayol
Despite the drama on the court, the poor condition of Arthur Ashe Stadium was just one problem among many
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Tumaini Carayol: "Meanwhile, the general conversation on Ashe was so loud at times that even Aryna Sabalenka’s screams were drowned out."
Borna Coric got married.
September 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Borna Coric got married.
On @jonwertheim.bsky.social "50 parting thoughts":
"Can this be right? When players are assigned to show courts at Wimbledon, they—or, more accurately, their management agencies—get 40 tickets? At the U.S. Open, it can be even more, depending on the player and the context."
"Can this be right? When players are assigned to show courts at Wimbledon, they—or, more accurately, their management agencies—get 40 tickets? At the U.S. Open, it can be even more, depending on the player and the context."
50 Parting Thoughts From the 2026 U.S. Open
Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev took home the hardware, while influencers and high ticket prices dominated the conversation at Flushing Meadows.
www.si.com
September 14, 2026 at 2:33 PM
On @jonwertheim.bsky.social "50 parting thoughts":
"Can this be right? When players are assigned to show courts at Wimbledon, they—or, more accurately, their management agencies—get 40 tickets? At the U.S. Open, it can be even more, depending on the player and the context."
"Can this be right? When players are assigned to show courts at Wimbledon, they—or, more accurately, their management agencies—get 40 tickets? At the U.S. Open, it can be even more, depending on the player and the context."
Someone needs to tell Shelton that the grumpy face won’t change anything. It just comes off as immaturity.
September 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Someone needs to tell Shelton that the grumpy face won’t change anything. It just comes off as immaturity.
Players who lost Aus Open and US Open finals in the same season in the 21st Century:
Justine Henin 2006
Roger Federer 2009
Aryna Sabalenka 2026
Justine Henin 2006
Roger Federer 2009
Aryna Sabalenka 2026
September 13, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Players who lost Aus Open and US Open finals in the same season in the 21st Century:
Justine Henin 2006
Roger Federer 2009
Aryna Sabalenka 2026
Justine Henin 2006
Roger Federer 2009
Aryna Sabalenka 2026