During the men's singles final at the US Open, ESPN's broadcast crew garnered significant praise from viewers for a clever camera transition involving actor Pierce Brosnan.
As the match clock in Arthur Ashe Stadium showed 0:07, the broadcast slowly dissolved to an image of Brosnan, who famously portrayed James Bond in four films. This moment quickly caught the attention of fans watching the final between Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton.
The US Open's official account acknowledged the moment, calling it 'absolute cinema,' though it misidentified the transition as a 'pan' instead of a 'dissolve.'
Social media buzzed with positive reactions. One viewer commented, 'Whoever directed that deserves the trophy.' Another simply stated, 'D*** that's the good one!' Many echoed the sentiment, with one user suggesting the camera operator deserved a raise, and another praising the crew for their wit.
Alexander Zverev ultimately won the match, defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2 to secure his second Grand Slam title of the year.
