Giri Nathan
Appearances: 1Shows: 1Latest: Sep 17, 2026
Latest appearance: Sep 17, 2026 on The Daily Show →
Giri Nathan is a writer and journalist known for his insightful commentary on sports and culture. His work often explores the intersection of athletics, society, and media in various publications.
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Giri Nathan discusses Changeover, his book about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and examines the U.S. Open’s party atmosphere with Michael Kosta. They explore how disruptive spectators and efforts to attract new fans affect the experience of watching tennis, alongside the challenge of finding public courts in New York.
Interview
Giri Nathan On Tennis & The Spectacle Of The U.S. Open | The Daily Show
Giri Nathan discusses Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis, his book about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. He and Michael Kosta examine the U.S. Open’s party atmosphere, disruptive spectators, and the challenge of attracting new fans while preserving the experience of watching tennis. They review the men’s and women’s finals, and Nathan describes the contrasting personalities of Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka as well as Sinner’s distinctive power. The conversation also covers scarce public court access in New York and Nathan’s writing practice, including keeping a daily record of life with his young child.