Perfect Match?

Postcard from the US Open Fan Week

August 29, 2026·33 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The US Open Fan Week: loud, crowded, disorganized, chaotic! But we got a chance to see Serena and Carlos play doubles as well as the return of the one and only Roger Federer. Michele refrained from putting them on the glass for Roger, and Bryan remained relatively sober despite spending ~$200 on booze. Only at the Open!Also,The Arthur Ashe stadium renovation that reflects the disappearing middle classZohran Mamdami shames the US Open into providing some more affordable ticketsThe book talk for Finding Renee Richards, the new autobiography of the only trans pro tennis player in history by Julie KliegmanSend us your hot takes at perfectmatchpodcast@gmail.comAs always tell your friends, rate this podcast in your app, and send us feedback at https://www.perfectmatchpodcast.com/You can also follow us on Bluesky at @perfectmatchpodcast.com or @shellsteak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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