The first big upset of the US Open. Tomas lost in straights to Llodra.

I still cannot believe Berdych is out of the USO. He had such amazing runs at RG and Wimbledon that I guess
I was expecting the same to happen now. I don’t know what happened there, if it were the high expectations,
an injury or Llodra’s serve. Maybe a combination of everything.

Honestly, there’s not much to say. It was only the second time this season that Tomas has lost in the opening round at a tour-level event. Llodra saved all three break points he faced and was able to convert two of the eight chances created. He served and volleyed like a mad man. Insane stuff. Berdych really didn’t get the chance to play his game.

Also, let me just say Michael Llodra is an idiot. I’ll explain. Apparently he got really pissed that Isner didn’t withdraw from USO because that would have given him a seeded place in the draw. Seriously. What a nice opportunity he lost to keep his mouth shut.

And in other news, this totally opens the draw for Muzz. Seriously, if he doesn’t reach SF now, there’s no hope for him (No pressure!). So, get yourself together, dude. Just do your thing.

It always annoys me to see men coaching women’s sports, particularly in women’s hockey. It’s fine in women’s tennis, a lot of them have their dads or long time coaches, that’s fine. But in a developing sport like women’s hockey, it seems so dumb. What, they’re not smart enough to know how to coach and instruct? Help the game. Pick a woman.

The fact that there’s basically zero women coaching men is equally dumb. I know there’s typically more dudes involved in sport, but come on guys. It shouldn’t matter.

That’s why it’s so kickass to see Michael Llodra working with Momes… and having success. Everyone loves Momes, and the woman coaching man thing is all awesome and everything… but bloody hell, it can work!

Llodra served and volleyed his way to a straight sets win over Garlo, winning 88 percent of his first serves and facing only two break points and saving both.

“Amelie can bring me a lot [of advice] about how we approach the big competitions. Even if it is moving more in a friendly than purely professional [relationship]. She gave me a different look. I like this approach.”

You keep doin’ your thing.