John Isner

No one would have complained if they just if you just let it go and just said second serve.

Yeah, he's losing his mind.

I mean, three first round losses in a row for a guy like Daniil Medvedev, who's made lots of slam finals, has won a Grand Slam, this one, the US Open.

He's been number one in the world.

He's just losing his marbles.

I think, truthfully, he's just mentally exhausted trying to chase, perhaps at the front end of his career, Djokovic and Rafa and maybe even Fed a little bit.

And now, towards the mid to late part of his career, Sinner and Alcaraz come along.

And

just the prospect of him winning a big tournament has just become a lot more challenging.

And I think that chase has just worn him down.

But also, you know, he's a big guy and he plays, as you all know, he plays 13, 14 feet behind the baseline.

He's big and he's skinny.

And maybe his body's just wearing out on him a little bit because he plays such a physical game out there.

Moves so well for his size, but he's very wiry.

And just maybe his body's taking a little bit of toll.

It definitely does seem like

he should take a break, put the rackets away, mentally refresh, and try to come back strong next year.

I don't know about professional help.

I think he would need to, in my mind, he would need to just sit down and talk with those closest to him, his wife, his coach, his trainer.

I think just putting the rackets away and not focusing on the next tournament and having to practice.