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Have you heard about what happened in the US Open women's final? Well, if you answered no, you've probably been living under a rock! We let the issue breath for a few days before delving into the topic and discussing how the story has affected all parties. Let us know your thoughts!

Day 9 saw the match of the tournament; a 5 set epic battle between Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem. Nadal won the fifth set breaker after nearly 5 hours of play. Meanwhile Serena Williams marched on in her quest for major number 24. All of that and more on today's episode!

Day 8 saw a shocking upset and incredible performance tied into one; John Millman took out Roger Federer in 4 sets. Extremely humid conditions made for a physical battle, and it was the Aussie who handled the brutal heat more effectively. Millman's career story is a great one, which Joey goes in-depth on here.

Sunday of Labor Day weekend was a good day for American Tennis at the U.S. Open. Serena Williams booked her spot in the quarterfinals with a three set win over Kaia Kanepi before John Isner got the crowd rocking on Armstrong in a 5 set win over Milos Raonic. We look at all of the days major results before previewing day 8!

We recap the clash of the Williams sisters and the effect it has on TV ratings before looking at the notable stories of Day 6. Sascha Zverev's poor major performances continued with a third round loss, while Marketa Vondrousova made her impression on the women's draw. We then preview the best Round of 16 matches on Day 7!

Day 5 saw cooler temperatures but much more hotly contested matches, as round 3 got underway. Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Sloane Stephens each faced stern tests, while young gun Denis Shapovalov nearly upset Kevin Anderson. We go over it all including some thoughts on the new shot clock before previewing day 6!

Day 4 of the US Open saw one major storyline overcrowd the rest; and unsurprisingly Nick Kyrgios was involved. Joey discusses the incident of note before moving on to other notable results and previewing day 5. Background on the drama: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2018/08/30/did-us-open-umpire-give-nick-kyrgios-pep-talk/1150123002/

Day 3 say incredibly hot weather continue, but players perhaps becoming more acclimated with the conditions. Sloane Stephens survived a scare, while Victoria Azarenka and Stan Wawrinka appear to be rounding into form. Stay till the end for a preview of the best day 4 matches!

Day of the US Open was marred by extreme heat. Scorching temperatures caused a handful of retirements and a larger conversation about the safety of the players in these conditions. We then look ahead at an exciting day 3 schedule!

Day 1 of the U.S. Open saw Simona Halep become the first ever no. 1 seed to lose in the first round, while Stan Wawrinka overcame Grigor Dimitrov in a brutal first round draw for both. Jason Kubler claimed "story of the day" rights, while young Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger Aliassime faced off for the first time on a big stage. We recap it all before previewing day 2's matches to watch. Tune back in tomorrow!

Today on Open Stance Audio, we discuss some of the big picture impact that the U.S. Open has on tennis in the United States. The tournament has huge financial and marketing power and plays a crucial role in growing the sport at every level. Check back tomorrow for the draw preview!

After a month long break, Open Stance Audio is BACK and we have a lot to catch up on! Joey recaps some of the major storylines from the leadup to the U.S. Open including: -Serena's shaky play -Djokovic's Return to Dominance -Wawrinka and Murray's Comeback And much more! See you again tomorrow!

After a wild and unpredictable two weeks of Wimbledon, Joey recaps this years major theme of tradition vs. innovation and how tennis will move forward after scheduling issues and marathon matches.

One of the more memorable days of the tennis year saw Roger Federer lose from match point up and Rafa Nadal come back from 2 sets to 1 down on his worst surface, all while American John Isner made his first career major seminfal. Take a breath and catch up on the action with us.

Quick rant today on why professional doubles matches for both men and women deserve more exposure! Why does the event that recreation players enjoy the most not get more TV and tournament coverage?

Manic Monday is one of the most unique days on the tennis calendar, with all Round of 16 singles matches played on the same day in both the men's and women's draw. How did the action unfold and what do we think of the actual effectiveness of this type of scheduling? Listen to find out! CDM acquired by Troon: https://www.troon.com/TROON-ACQUIRES-CLIFF-DRYSDALE-M.html

Mackenzie McDonald and Frances Tiafoe have taken very different paths to their tennis success, but each finds themselves deep into the Wimbledon draw. Joey discusses their stories and how the depth of U.S. tennis is setting up opportunites for numerous players to break through.

Wimbledon 2018 has been highlighted by a litany of "upsets". But how many of these lower ranked players' victories are actually upsets? Joey examines this concept and how to actually gauge the favorite in any given match on today's podcast. Throwback pod where we discussed how to pick a match: https://soundcloud.com/openstanceaudio/how-to-predict-a-tennis-match

Slightly off the beat of normal tennis news, but Roger Federer shocked the world today when he walked onto Wimbledon's center court with a new clothing sponsor; Uniqlo. Federer has spent his entire professional career and much of his junior life wearing Nike apparel, including the famous RF logo. Joey discuss brand value and impact in tennis, with Federer and Wimbledon as a prime example.

The draws are out for Wimbledon! The most prestigious tournament in tennis and largely the most popular tennis event in the world. How do top seeds Roger Federer and Simona Halep look heading into the third major of the year? Where did Serena Williams land? We cover all of this and much more, including dark horses, early exits, and some things to watch with play starting on Monday. Men's Draw: http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/draws/index.html?event=MS Women's Draw :http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/draws/index.html?event=LS

Today we discuss the least practiced shot in tennis; the return of serve. It's so important, yet we often neglect the technique and repetitions of this shot. Joey gives some tips for improvement and implementation into your training.

Today, we have a few tips for coaches and junior programs to help young players have more fun with tennis. Enjoying the sport and building relationships should be a huge focus in junior development. Would love to hear what you think!

After the French Tennis Federation struck down copyright claims against a well known twitter figure, questions arose again about the value of public exposure in tennis vs. broadcast rights and their privacy. This complicated issue will get no easier to navigate in years to come; Joey looks at both sides and gives some thoughts.

The serve is a crucial shot on grass, and in tennis period. The only shot you have total control over. And yet so many players struggle mightily with this shot. Today Joey gives some tips for you to take into your game and hopefully start earning more free points soon. Check out Dominate on Serve: http://www.experiencemembers.com/dominateservepreview.html

Wimbledon main draw and qualifying wild cards were announced today, and sparked debate about who deserves them and why. This has been a long topic of discussion from both inside and outside the locker room. Joey discusses his thoughts on wild card ethics and why each side has a valid argument. 2018 Wimbledon Wild Cards: http://www.wimbledon.com/pdf/Wildcard_announcements_200618.pdf

As the grass season heats up, Joey gives 3 ATP and WTA players to watch out for on the grass at Wimbledon. Who are your picks for the grass?

Before listening to today's episode, I highly recommend you check out this short video of Andy Murray, who explains why he's missed playing tennis so much: https://www.facebook.com/cliffdrysdaletennis/posts/2403997752950130 Joey discusses how trusting the process and enjoying the journey of tennis can help you be at ease on the court and appreciate the pressure moments better.

As the tour transitions to the grass, host Joey Hanf breaks down the biggest challenges the players will face as they attempt to hone their game for the fast, slick surface. Of course the ball bounces lower and goes through the court faster; but what else should you look out for during this summer stretch leading up to Wimbledon?

After a few days on the road, we are back to wrap the 2018 French Open. Simona Halep captured her first major title while Rafael Nadal picked up his 11th Roland Garros trophy. Both will have a major impact on the sport going forward.

Ahead of the 2018 French Open Open Men's final, we give you our preview and analysis of the matchup between Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem. Nadal, who has only dropped one set in the tournament, looks to be playing some of his best tennis in search of a staggering 11th French Open title. Meanwhile, Dominic Thiem, arguable the second best clay court player on tour, looks to pull off the huge upset in Paris.

On today's episode, Joey discusses the mental evolution and improvement of Simona Halep, the world no. 1. Halep reached her fourth major final Thursday at the French Open with a win over Garbine Muguruza in the semifinals. Halep has yet to cross the finish line in majors, but continues to put herself in difficult positions, which is exactly how you improve your mental strength.

Joey is joined by freelance tennis writer Ben Rothenberg to discuss the shocking upset of Marco Cecchinato, who took out Novak Djokovic to reach the Roland Garros semifinals. The 25 year old Italian had never won a grand slam match prior to this tournament. And his story isn't all "Cinderella"; he was convicted of match fixing just two years ago by the Italian Tennis Federation but got off on a loophole. Ben discusses these details and more. Check out Ben's story on Cecchinato's past: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/25/sports/tennis/italy-tennis-match-fixing-suspensions.html

The one handed backhand; a beautiful stoke that almost any tennis player wishes they could produce. But has the game gets faster, will it stick around in years to come? Our host Joey Hanf has mixed thoughts, and explains why it's so tough to develop players with a one hander in the modern game.

After watching some long, grueling battles on the clay of Roland Garros, we've seen a few players suffer through cramping on court. It's a difficult thing to watch, and if you've ever experienced it yourself, you know just how painful of an experience it can be. So today we have a few tips to help prevent cramping, and how to best deal with the situation on court once the cramps have begun.

Jack Sock, who many thought was the biggest hope for American men's tennis going forward, has had an abysmal year in 2018. His loss Tuesday at the French Open put his singles record to 5-11, and it all seems to be going wrong for the 25 year old who stormed into the top 10 at the tail end of 2017. What has gone wrong? A few things, as host Joey Hanf explains.

Ahead of the year's second major, we break down the best first round matches to watch in both the men's and women's draws. From former champions to entertainers and grinders, there are some fantastic first round matchups to watch. Have a great memorial day weekend!

The Draw was released for the 2018 French Open today in Paris. Who were the winners and losers? Where did Serena land? How does Nadal's course to an 11th title look? Host Joey Hanf discusses all of this and more.

Today I pose to you a simple question: what is the best value in professional tennis? From a fan's perspective, I personally believe that major qualifying is the best bang for your buck(because it's mostly free!). What's the best value in your opinion?

Doubles is the most popular game in modern club tennis, and being a good partner is a huge key to success! We go over some important tips on how to be a better partner on the court; this has nothing to do with actually changing the way you play. You can become a better partner by working on your communication, preparation, energy and much more. Let us know what you like to see in a doubles partner!

So many players, both juniors and adults, take private tennis lessons. But often we are not getting the most our of time on court. In this podcast, Joey gives you 6 things you can do have more valuable lessons and improve quickly. Thanks for listening everybody!

Today Joey is joined by Scott Colebourne of Cliff Drysdale Tennis to discuss why people play tennis and how they can have more success and enjoyment in their game by embracing a long-term development mindset. This is a great episode for anyone looking to improve their overall morale on court and to understand that short term results don't always lead to long term success. Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrysdaleTennisTips

On today's episode, we discuss the prospects of two young talents that seem to be here for good; Denis Shapovalov and Daria Kasatkina. We break down why they will be successful on tour, and not only because of their tennis ability. Talent, fight, passion and self-awareness are just a few of the qualities these two players share.

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the path for U.S. states to start offering sports gambling, ruling that a federal law that limited the practice in the United States was unconstitutional. Tennis, the second most bet on sport in the world, could not stand to gain a serious amount of attention from U.S. bettors. Is that good? Is that bad? Joey gives som initial thoughts on the ramifications.

Coming off of an exciting weekend of college tennis action in the NCAA tournament, Joey discusses the value and entertainment of tennis in a team format. While tennis has always been an "individual" sport, combining those 1 on 1 battles in a team setting often brings out the best in the sport. Could we see more team formats in the future? Let us know what you think! NCAA Tennis Draws: https://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/tennis-men/d1

After winning 21 straight matches and a tennis-record 50 consecutive sets, Rafeal Nadal was finally defeated Friday. Dominic Thiem took out Nadal for the third time in his career, all of which have come on clay. Joey discusses how this impacts Nadal's chances at Roland Garros(hint: not much) and how Thiem was able to get the job done.

In today's episode, we answer a listener question: how do you know if you need more spin in your game? It's a unique question that requires thinking about your current game and how you would like to improve. Check out RPM Central: http://www.experiencemembers.com/rpmcentralpreview.html

Today on Open Stance Audio, Joey discusses how you can prepare for the impending summer heat on the tennis courts! Playing tennis in summer can be tough; it's hot, humid, and our body does not always cooperate. The ball can often fly and we struggle to maintain a consistent game. But with these few tips you can overcome all of that and have a great summer. Check out our summer camp offerings at: www.cliffdrysdale.com

Today's episode features guest Stephen Amitraj. Amitraj has been a key factor in American tennis as a coach of many notable players, both men and women. Most recently he served as the Director of Collegiate Tennis for the USTA, where he helped college tennis players in their transition to the pro tour. He is now the Chief Tennis Officer at UTR Powered by Oracle. Stephen and Joey discuss being a young coach, his role in helping collegiate players, and how he hopes to grow the sport at UTR. Follow him on twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenamritraj

After a week hiatus, OSA returns! Joey gives a few key tips for playing tennis under pressure; in matches, leagues, tournaments etc. So many tennis players hit the ball great in practice, but struggle when match day comes around. Learn how to improve in the moments that matter most.

In today's episode, Joey gives you a detailed breakdown of each of the major tennis string types on the market today: synthetic gut, multifilament, polyester and natural gut. There is a lot of false information out there about the actual effects each of these strings have, so we do out best to walk you through each of the 4's characteristics and which might be right for your game.

After over two years and $25 Million in research and investigation, an independent task force has compiled a comprehensive report on match fixing in tennis. Spurred on by reports of corruption at low level pro events in January 2016, tennis leaders created the panel and have said that they will implement all of it's recommendations. Some of which are sure to cause controversy. Joey gives his thoughts on relevant topics. Read the report for yourself: http://tennisirp.com/