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US Open Day 15 - Zverev wins, US wait goes on (opens the original)
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For one last time at the 2026 US Open, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts convene to discuss Alexander Zverev’s victory over Ben Shelton in the men’s final. We start by analysing the match, including Zverev’s excellent management of the occasion and perfect tactics, as well as Shelton’s slow start and poor execution in key moments. There’s also chat about Zverev’s ball bouncing, whether we expected more from Shelton, and the bizarre moment where Zverev didn’t even realise he’d won. W
US Open Day 14 - Rybakina shows why she is No.1 (opens the original)
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Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to Elena Rybakina winning her first US Open title, beating Aryna Sabalenka to underline her new status as the best player in the world. Part one - We start by analysing the match and where it was won and lost, including Rybakina’s remarkable first set despite serving at just 27% and the way she comprehensively outplayed Sabalenka in the decider. As for the big picture, we discuss Sabalenka’s losing record in major finals, her frustration at th
US Open Day 13 - Is Ben Shelton The Guy? (opens the original)
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Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts discuss Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev reaching the men’s final at the US Open and look ahead to Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina in the women’s. Part one - We react to Shelton’s electric night session win over fellow American Frances Tiafoe, the clear improvements in Shelton’s backhand, and how he’s carrying the mantle well of trying to be the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick in 2003. Plus, what does the future hold for Tiafo
US Open Day 12 - Top two set up blockbuster women’s final (opens the original)
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Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts convene at the end of women’s semi-final night as Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina booked a final showdown with contrasting wins. Part one - We start by analysing Elena Rybakina’s comeback victory over Coco Gauff. How did she gradually take charge of the match? What happened to Gauff’s forehand? And how did Rybakina stay so calm and unaffected by the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd? Part two (16:31) - We discuss Sabalenka’s incredible performance to def
US Open Day 11 - Tennis has a new World No.1 (opens the original)
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Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to another day of US Open action, headlined by Elena Rybakina winning the match she needed to guarantee that she will be the new women’s world number one on Monday. Part one - We cover two more compelling women’s quarter-finals as Rybakina beat Zheng Qinwen and Coco Gauff saved a couple of match points to defeat Mirra Andreeva. In what way does Rybakina becoming world number one signal a new era for the WTA? Will this run be a catalyst for Zhe
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