Faulkner

Just unbelievable. I saw the NY Post had posted it first, but waited until other outlets were also confirming it. (Not that I thought they were wrong, I just was in shock and needed more confirmation.) Horrible.

Wow.

More Sarah Harding tributes: I posted Nadine’s comment up thread, but here are IG tributes from the other GA members: Cheryl Kimberley Nicola

Victoria: “For once, I have to side with Phyllis after what Sally did to Summer.” 🙄

The dictionary definition of “ugly hot.” Such an icon. He and Jeanne Moreau dying makes me sad, but they lived long lives. JLG is still alive and kicking.

Prada, a fitness model from Jakarta 🇮🇩

Speaking of MTOs and salty handshakes, I went to bed before the Krejcikova/Muguruza match, but I heard it was a whole mess.

Felix has ice in his veins. FAA vs Alcaraz! Frances loves to show off that body. I am not mad about it.

Oof. Felix and that horrific error on that second set point. He would have had *nightmares* about that one if he hadn’t won that third set in a TB. Really entertaining match.

John McEnroe calling Felix and Frances “these two young bucks”—his ass better be careful.

And she’s so obsessed with the breast milk too. There’s a lot to unpack there about her issues and insecurities surrounding motherhood.

Candiace and her reckless, nasty mouth are back in full force! Mia’s backstory is harrowing.

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She certainly likes Leylah more than she likes another young Canadian.

Totally. I hate the USO crowds, especially in the early rounds or when an American plays, but it definitely makes a huge distance. And I must say Angie often is frosty at the net when she loses (understandably, champions hate to lose, but not always very sportsmanlike), but it was a nice gesture for her walk around the net to give Leylah a big smile and a hug. She seemed to really respect Leylah, clapping at some of her more impressive shots. And I’m sure Angie was flattered when Leylah said she’d been inspired by Angie as a lefty.

From Nadine Coyle’s IG re: Sarah:

That’s what I’m liking about this U.S. Open. Even when the pundits or some of us have given up on these younger or less experienced players—oh, they should have closed it out in straights, the veteran will prevail if this goes the distance (Botic vdS), or they couldn’t possibly beat two champions in a row (Leylah)—they haven’t given up on themselves. They’ve shown a lot of FIGHT and problem solving, which is fun to watch.

This guy is 5-1 up in the fifth, and I’m still not sure he’ll pull it off. He pulled it off… finally. With a lot of help from Diego, of course. Medvedev is gonna devour him, but still. Cool story.

I hate watching underdog players perform so well throughout the match, and just blow it when victory is in sight. See: Botic van de Zandschulp.

This one definitely hurts.

“Mr. Washington” from Florida 🇺🇸