re: Unofficial 2015 U.S. Open Thread (Tennis)

Is this the day Isner falters? I just do not understand him or his effort. I get he is trying as hard as he can, but he just seems to be so lifeless out there and flames out, especially if he gets down early.

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Apparently, Sock just retired up two sets to one. People saying he basically passed out from exhaustion

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It was uncomfortably hot in DC today and I was outside for all of 5-10 minutes. It wasn't quite as hot in NYC as it was in DC, but it was close. And so I'm not surprised to see retirements. Playing tennis today would have been difficult. I had sweat dripping off my face, again, after less than 10 minutes outside and no more than a two block walk. It was that hot.

Also, Jack Sock sweats literally more than anyone I've ever seen before in my life. I mean, Rafa sweats like crazy and it's maybe half as bad as Sock. I'm definiely not surprised to see him have cramping issues. I feel bad for the guy, to be clear, but just can't say it's totally unexpected given his propensity for leaking fluids coupled with today's conditions.