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5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Jannik Sinner has not yet made his decision about playing Shanghai as the race for World No. 1 heats up Emma Navarro ends her 2026 season to focus on her health Kei Nishikori plays the final match of his career in Tokyo Alex Eala faces a potential fine after choosing the Asian Games over Beijing Grand Slam Player Advisory Council announced as the best-of-five debate continues COMMENT BELOWWhat was your favorite racket story from this week?

Jan-Michael Gambill joins the show to chat about a wide range of tennis topics, including Jannik Sinner continuing to miss time with a knee injury. Gambill gives his thoughts on Sinner's recovery process and what it means for the men's game, which has an sizable opening in the World No. 1's absence. The commentator breaks down Alexander Zverev's sustained success after notching the clinching victory in the Laver Cup, and the race for the ATP Finals which could feature several Americans such as Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz. Gambill also recaps Czechia's triumph in the Billie Jean King Cup, and explains why that relatively small nation has been able to pump out world class women's players for several generations. The broadcaster shares his fixes for all the late finishes at the US Open, reacts to a controversial decision to prevent Tatiana Prozorova from taking the court in Singapore, and ponders what next season could hold for Amanda Anisimova after she decided to conclude her 2026 campaign. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they welcome former World No. 6 and Australian Open doubles champion Chanda Rubin for a conversation about her career, her toughest matchups against Kim and Venus Williams, her unforgettable 1996 Australian Open run, becoming a trailblazer in tennis and her new children's book. Plus, Kim and Blair break down the Laver Cup's most viral moments, Czechia's Billie Jean King Cup title, the controversy surrounding Nadia Prozorova's concussion assessment, and Arthur Fils' unusual trip through Tokyo qualifying. Chanda's book Alora's Pajama Party and Her Secret Sleepover Squad arrives Nov 17th — available now for preorder at all major booksellers! Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  Blair's Rec: Bath and Body Works Candles ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Love All 4:06 Laver Cup: Agassi, Zverev & Favorite Moments 7:24 Laver Cup Fashion, Alcaraz & Behind-the-Scenes Stories 11:35 Czechia Wins the Billie Jean King Cup 13:17 Prozorova Concussion Controversy  19:40 Arthur Fils Plays in Tokyo Qualies 23:03 Chanda Rubin Joins the Show 24:06 Kim vs. Chanda & Their WTA Finals Matchups 29:01 Chanda's Best & Worst Career Matchups 31:42 Chanda's Incredible 1996 Australian Open Run 37:22 Life After Tennis & Going Back to School at Harvard 42:09 Chanda's Journey Into Broadcasting 47:53 Inspiring the Next Generation of Black Tennis Players 52:35 Chanda Rubin's New Children's Book 56:51 Rapid Fire with Chanda Rubin 1:02:21 Rec Room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexandra Eala vs Joanna Garland — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their QUARTERFINAL at the 2026 ASIAN GAMES in Aichi-Nagoya. The top seed goes for a medal, and a bounce-back after Singapore.Alex Eala is the TOP SEED here and she has started exactly as she needed to. Days after a chastening second-round exit at the Singapore Open — beaten 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 by World No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova after leading by a set and 4-2 — the World No. 18 answered emphatically, routing Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej 6-1, 6-0 in just 55 MINUTES at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center.She arrives carrying the summer that changed Philippine tennis: the FIRST WTA SINGLES TITLE ever won by a player from the Philippines at the DC Open in Washington, a Toronto round of 16, and a US Open third round as the highest-seeded Filipina in Grand Slam history. A gold medal here would be another first — and the stakes at a Games go beyond ranking points.Joanna Garland is not a soft quarterfinal. Chinese Taipei's leading player, the 25-year-old has been ruthless in Nagoya: a 6-0, 6-0 DOUBLE BAGEL over Mongolia's Martaa Chogsomjav in the first round, then a 6-1, 6-1 win over Mandegar Farzami. That's THREE GAMES DROPPED IN TWO MATCHES. She is ranked outside the world's top 140, but she is playing with total freedom and has had an easier physical passage than most.They have never played. Eala is the clear favourite on ranking and pedigree — but Singapore was a reminder that the gap closes fast when a lower-ranked opponent arrives sharp and believing.

Alexandra Eala is out of the Singapore Tennis Open. The No. 3 seed was beaten 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 by World No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova in a three-hour-nine-minute marathon — and she led by a set and 4-2 in the second. Full post-match analysis of what went wrong.The position Eala was in makes this one sting. She took the opening set 6-4 and broke for 4-2 in the second, a game away from a routine win and a quarterfinal. From there Prozorova took FIVE OF THE NEXT SIX GAMES to force a decider, and then pulled away in the third.For Prozorova it is the win of her career. The 22-year-old Russian had just THREE WTA TOUR-LEVEL WINS to her name before this week in Singapore, and this is her FIRST EVER TOP 20 VICTORY. She had already come through a three-setter against Sofia Costoulas 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-2 in the previous round, so she arrived with court time and clearly with belief.For Eala it is a genuinely disappointing exit. Seeded third, with a first-round bye, withdrawals opening up her section, and a projected route through Vekic and Anisimova, this was the friendliest draw she has had at this level — a real chance at a second career WTA title after her historic first in Washington. Entering cold off a bye against an opponent already sharp from a three-set win is exactly the trap we flagged in the preview, and it played out.In this video: where the second set turned, the serving and break-point numbers, whether the bye and the Asian swing scheduling were factors, how much of this was Prozorova playing above herself versus Eala's own level, and what it means for her ranking heading into the rest of the swing.

Andy Roddick is joined by Kim Clijsters to break down João Fonseca's decision to skip the Asian swing. Andy and Kim also dive into Iva Jovic's rapid rise, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton showing up for Davis Cup, Holger Rune's return from injury, and the very different ways they handled chasing the World No. 1 ranking. Plus, the crew reacts to the WTA Finals moving to Charlotte, the challenges of squeezing the event into five days, and the bigger questions facing the WTA as it takes control of its marquee event. COMMENT BELOW: Can the WTA Finals work in a five-day format?

Alexandra Eala vs Tatiana Prozorova — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their SECOND ROUND / ROUND OF 16 match at the 2026 Singapore Tennis Open, a WTA 500 at The Kallang. The No. 3 seed begins her campaign.Alex Eala opens here as the No. 3 SEED after a first-round bye, and she arrives at World No. 18 off the season that changed everything: the FIRST WTA SINGLES TITLE ever won by a player from the Philippines at the DC Open in Washington — beating Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka and world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in a single week — then a Toronto round of 16 and a US Open third round as the highest-seeded Filipina in Grand Slam history. Withdrawals near the top of this draw have only improved her path to a possible second career title.Tatiana Prozorova has earned this. The 22-year-old Russian, ranked around World No. 180, came through a genuinely hard opener, surviving Sofia Costoulas 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-2 across three sets on Tuesday. She is 17-9 on hard courts in 2026 and she has already shown this week that she will not go away quietly.On paper this is a mismatch — roughly 160 ranking places separate them, and they have never played on tour. But Eala is entering cold off a bye against an opponent who already has a three-set win and court time in Singapore, and first matches at a new event have a habit of being awkward. That's the one thing to watch.The winner faces Xinyu Wang or Joanna Garland in the quarterfinals, with Donna Vekic and a possible semifinal against Amanda Anisimova further up the road.

While the Top 6 women in the WTA World Rankings made it to the quarterfinals and the Top 4 made the semis for the first time in many years, the ATP was handicapped from the start with Jannik Sinner sitting out due to injury, and later on a freshly back on tour Alcaraz ousted by eventual finalist Ben Shelton. While Zverev did not face a Top 21 player until the final, Elena Rybakina made it all the way up to World No.1 and the US Open trophy by going through tough three-setters against a resurging Zheng Qinwen, Coco Gauff, and Aryna Sabalenka back to back to back. Zverev might have had the lucky stars all pointed at him this year, but he did what he had to do and is now Race World No.1. The battle is on against Jannik Sinner, truly against all odds - will he be able to find at least another win over Alcaraz and Sinner in almost two years or will the Top 2 players of this generation get things back on track? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While the Top 6 women in the WTA World Rankings made it to the quarterfinals and the Top 4 made the semis for the first time in many years, the ATP was handicapped from the start with Jannik Sinner sitting out due to injury, and later on a freshly back on tour Alcaraz ousted by eventual finalist Ben Shelton. While Zverev did not face a Top 21 player until the final, Elena Rybakina made it all the way up to World No.1 and the US Open trophy by going through tough three-setters against a resurging Zheng Qinwen, Coco Gauff, and Aryna Sabalenka back to back to back. Zverev might have had the lucky stars all pointed at him this year, but he did what he had to do and is now Race World No.1. The battle is on against Jannik Sinner, truly against all odds - will he be able to find at least another win over Alcaraz and Sinner in almost two years or will the Top 2 players of this generation get things back on track? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexandra Eala is the No. 3 seed at the 2026 SINGAPORE TENNIS OPEN and she has been handed one of the friendliest draws of her career. Full draw preview, section-by-section breakdown and predictions for the WTA 500 in Singapore, September 21-27.Eala arrives at World No. 18 off the season that transformed her career — the FIRST WTA SINGLES TITLE ever won by a player from the Philippines at the DC Open in Washington, where she beat Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka and world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in a single week, followed by a round of 16 in Toronto and a third round at the US Open as the highest-seeded Filipina in Grand Slam history.And the draw has been kind. Seeded third, she receives a FIRST-ROUND BYE into the second round, where she will meet either Sofia Costoulas or Tatiana Prozorova — both ranked more than 130 places below her. From there the projected path is Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic in the quarterfinals, two-time Grand Slam finalist Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals, and top seed and reigning ROLAND-GARROS CHAMPION Mirra Andreeva in the final.So is she the favourite? On paper, no — Andreeva and Anisimova are both ranked above her. But this is a 28-player WTA 500 field, Eala has the softer opening, and on current form she has beaten more top-20 players this summer than almost anyone in the draw. I break down exactly where the danger sits.Also in the draw: No. 4 seed Elise Mertens, No. 5 Maja Chwalinska, wild card and No. 6 seed Leylah Fernandez, No. 7 Maria Sakkari and No. 8 Donna Vekic — with the tournament newly upgraded to WTA 500 status and moved from February to September, opening real ranking points for everyone in the Asian swing.

A full review of the 2026 US Open with one of the most respected voices in the sport: STEVE FLINK, International Tennis Hall of Famer and author of "The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time" and "The Immortals of American Tennis."Steve has been covering this tournament since the early 1970s, when Bud Collins hired him to do research at Wimbledon and the US Open. He spent 17 years at World Tennis magazine and 15 more as senior writer at Tennis Week. There are very few people alive who can place a fortnight like this one in its proper historical context — so that's exactly what we did.WHAT WE COVERAlexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 for his SECOND Grand Slam title — six years after leading Dominic Thiem by two sets in the 2020 final on this same court and losing. It caps a season with a maiden major at Roland-Garros, the Wimbledon final, and semifinals at all four Slams.Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 for her THIRD major and first US Open, denying the two-time defending champion a three-peat that would have made her the first woman to do it since SERENA WILLIAMS in 2012-14. Rybakina has now beaten Sabalenka in both 2026 Grand Slam finals and moves to World No. 1.And the American question Steve has written a book about. Ben Shelton became the first American man in a Grand Slam final since ANDY RODDICK IN 2003, the first Black American man in a US Open final since ARTHUR ASHE IN 1972, and the first in any major final since MaliVai Washington at Wimbledon in 1996 — and the drought now stretches to 23 years. We asked Steve where Shelton fits in that lineage, and what it will actually take.We also get into Shelton's 3:33 A.M. win over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz — the latest finish in US Open history — and where it ranks among great US Open matches; Novak Djokovic's first-round exit to Mariano Navone, his first opening-round Grand Slam loss in twenty years; Zheng Qinwen's run from qualifying to the quarterfinals; and what Jannik Sinner's absence meant for the draw.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro – US Open 2026 review with Steve Flink00:40 Rybakina's US Open title run – injury doubts to champion07:50 Rybakina becomes World No. 1 – handling the pressure10:25 Rybakina vs Sabalenka final – the best servers in women's tennis13:00 Rybakina's net play, movement & improved tennis IQ17:00 Sabalenka's Grand Slam final record – what's next?20:10 Coco Gauff – serve improvements & semifinal run22:45 Jessica Pegula – is time running out for a first Slam?27:20 Linda Noskova – backing up Wimbledon vs Sabalenka28:35 Naomi Osaka's comeback – the 5-0 turnarounds31:10 Alexander Zverev wins the US Open – two Slams in 202633:10 Has Zverev's level improved, or was it the draw?41:35 Ben Shelton – beating Alcaraz, Tiafoe & first Slam final50:40 Novak Djokovic's first-round loss – is time catching up?57:10 Carlos Alcaraz's comeback after 4.5 months out61:05 Final thoughts & wrap-up- Mantis 10%: https://mantissport.com/qualityshot10 (At Checkout)- IM8 10% OFF: https://im8.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=2077 (Code QST10 at Checkout)- Acemate: https://www.acematetennis.com?sca_ref=11586466.udoQ3GLV6m55xoG1&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=standard-affiliate-commission&utm_content=affiliate-QualityShot-Tennis---Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended. No match footage is shown in these videos.⚠️ Independent tennis analysis and commentary. Not affiliated with the USTA, the ATP, the WTA or the US Open.#USOpen #Tennis #SteveFlink

The 2026 US Open is done. Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina are the champions — and I'm joined by Christian from CHRISTIAN'S COURT for a full tournament review covering everything that happened over an extraordinary fortnight in New York.THE CHAMPIONSAlexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 for his SECOND Grand Slam title, six years after leading Dominic Thiem by two sets in the 2020 final here and losing. It caps his best season: a maiden major at Roland-Garros, the Wimbledon final, and at least the semifinals at all four Slams in 2026.Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 for her THIRD major and first US Open, denying the two-time defending champion a three-peat that would have made her the first woman to do it since Serena Williams in 2012-14. Rybakina has now beaten Sabalenka in BOTH 2026 Grand Slam finals, and takes over as World No. 1.ALCARAZThe defending champion returned from a four-month layoff after a wrist injury at the Barcelona Open and looked to be building beautifully — until Ben Shelton dethroned him 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10-7) in a quarterfinal that finished at 3:33 A.M., the latest finish in US Open history, ending an 18-match Grand Slam winning streak.SABALENKATwo-time defending champion, World No. 1 coming in, sixth straight US Open semifinal — and it ends with the three-peat denied and the top ranking gone. Where does she go from here?We also cover Zheng Qinwen's run from qualifying to the quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic's first-round exit, Shelton and Tiafoe's all-American semifinal, and what the rest of the season looks like.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro ft. Christian's Court1:00 Pre-Tournament Predictions vs Reality1:30 Rybakina Wins US Open 2026 Despite Injury6:00 Sabalenka Final Loss & No.1 Pressure11:00 Creator Credentials & Press Access Behind the Scenes13:40 Coco Gauff's Run & Improved Serve18:50 Can Jessica Pegula Still Win a Slam?23:25 Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic: Match of the Tournament?27:20 Linda Noskova's Big Run28:40 Zheng Qinwen: Qualifying to Quarterfinals Comeback31:50 Zverev Wins US Open: Second Slam of 202635:45 Ben Shelton Final & Serve Tactics Debate40:20 Shelton Beats Alcaraz in 3:33am Epic43:30 Djokovic Shock Loss & His Future50:40 Rafa & Novak Documentaries51:20 Khachanov's Semifinal Run53:20 Zverev Ball Bounce Controversy55:30 Should Tennis Change Its Scoring Rules?59:10 Blockx, Michelsen & Tiafoe01:01:10 Christian's US Open Experience & Naomi Osaka Cookout01:04:20 Outro

Elena Rybakina has beaten Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win the 2026 US OPEN — denying the two-time defending champion a place in history and claiming her first title at Flushing Meadows. Full post-match analysis and reaction.Sabalenka was chasing a THREE-PEAT. A third consecutive US Open title would have made her the first woman to do it since SERENA WILLIAMS in 2012-14, and would have brought a fifth career major and a 20th straight win at this tournament. She had survived Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(7) in the quarterfinals and dismantled Jessica Pegula in the semifinal to get here.Rybakina had taken the hardest route in the draw and kept finding answers. She overpowered Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4, ended qualifier Zheng Qinwen's extraordinary run 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, then came from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals. In the final she did it again — taking the opener, losing a tight second as Sabalenka forced her way back, and then running away with the decider 6-2.It's her THIRD major title and her FIRST US Open. And it continues a pattern that is becoming the defining rivalry in women's tennis: Rybakina has now beaten Sabalenka in BOTH 2026 GRAND SLAM FINALS they have contested, after winning the Australian Open final in January, and also took the 2025 WTA Finals title match against her. Sabalenka's answer this season was the Sunshine Double, beating Rybakina in both the Indian Wells and Miami finals. Sabalenka still leads the overall head-to-head, but Rybakina now leads their Grand Slam finals 2-1.On the rankings: Rybakina moves to World No. 1 on Monday with Sabalenka dropping to No. 2 — but that was already mathematically confirmed before this match was played. The title doesn't change the ranking. It does mean she arrives at No. 1 as the reigning Australian Open AND US Open champion.In this video: how the match was won set by set, where the second set slipped and how Rybakina reset, the serving and return numbers that decided it, what it means for Sabalenka, and where this rivalry stands going into the rest of the season.

Elena Rybakina STUNS Coco Gauff to reach the US Open 2026 final!

Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the SEMIFINAL of the 2026 US Open. The top seed and reigning French Open champion against a big-hitter chasing a first Grand Slam final at 30.Alexander Zverev has had the cleanest route of anyone left. The top seed — elevated after World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew with a knee injury — won ROLAND-GARROS this season for his FIRST GRAND SLAM TITLE, becoming the first player other than Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz to win a major since 2024. In New York he has barely been troubled, cruising past Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 in the quarterfinals on Arthur Ashe. He was a US Open finalist back in 2020, where he led by two sets before losing to Dominic Thiem. This is his chance to finish the job.Karen Khachanov is chasing the final that has always eluded him. This is only his THIRD Grand Slam semifinal — after the 2022 US Open and the 2023 Australian Open, losing both — and his first since. He reached the last four here when Alexander Blockx retired in their quarterfinal at 6-2, 7-5, 3-2. At 30, with one of the heaviest forehands on tour, he is bidding for a maiden major final.The head-to-head favours the German: Zverev leads 6-3 across nine meetings, and 5-3 in the eight played on hard courts. But Khachanov's three wins in the rivalry have ALL come on hard courts, and he beat Zverev en route to the Toronto final in their recent history. He knows how to hurt him.With Alcaraz and Djokovic both out, this half has opened completely. Whoever wins here is one match from a major title.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the 2026 US OPEN FINAL on Arthur Ashe Stadium. A rematch of the Australian Open final, a piece of Serena Williams history on the line, and a No. 1 ranking that has already changed hands.Aryna Sabalenka is chasing something nobody has done in over a decade. The two-time defending champion is bidding to become the FIRST WOMAN TO WIN THREE STRAIGHT US OPEN TITLES SINCE SERENA WILLIAMS in 2012-14. Victory would give her a FIFTH career major and a 20TH CONSECUTIVE WIN at this tournament. She survived Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(7) in the quarterfinals, then demolished Jessica Pegula in the semifinal to get here.Elena Rybakina is already the new World No. 1 — she takes over the top ranking on Monday regardless of what happens on Saturday, with Sabalenka dropping to No. 2. The reigning Australian Open champion has taken the hard road all fortnight: past Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4, past qualifier Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, and then a comeback win over Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals. A second major of 2026 is one match away.The rivalry is one of the best in the sport. Sabalenka leads 10-7 overall, but the biggest matches have gone Rybakina's way lately — she won the 2025 WTA FINALS title match AND the 2026 AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL, both against Sabalenka. Sabalenka answered by beating her in the Indian Wells AND Miami finals to sweep the Sunshine Double.This is their THIRD Grand Slam final against each other, and they have split the first two. Power against power, the best two hard-court players in the world, for the last major of the season.

Thommy is joined by Kirsty Gilmour and Christo Popov to talk about the latest weeks on tour, the World Championships, life under the spotlight, and the reality of dealing with online abuse and betting-related messages.Christo reflects on his World Championship exit, his rise to World No. 2 and becoming the first non-Danish European men's singles player to reach the top of the European rankings in more than 800 weeks.Kirsty also talks about a difficult season, finding momentum again and the different challenges of playing against men in training compared to women in tournaments.And of course, we had to discuss the upcoming 15-point scoring system. What will shorter matches mean for badminton? Could different scoring systems make the biggest tournaments feel more special? And should tournaments have their own identity?Plus: German Open kebabs, questionable haircuts, tournament colours and plenty of classic ShuttleSquad nonsense.

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 Zheng? What happened to Gauff's serve and forehand in the first two sets of her quarter-final? And how did she still manage to win the match? Part two (24:53) - The men's matches were far less interesting on Wednesday but we discuss Karen Khachanov reaching a third major semi-final after Alexander Blockx was forced to retire, and Alexander Zverev's straight sets win against Botic van de Zandschulp. What is going on with Zverev's ball bouncing? Will he pick up his form this tournament or not? And how much of an obstacle will Khachanov be for him in the semis?Part three (39:22) - Preview and predictions for the women's semi-finals. Can Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff set up an all-American final?Thank you to Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast, the Premium Hospitality and Experience provider for supporting our US Open coverage.They can organise your dream tennis-watching experience at the biggest tournaments in the world, inducing the WTA Finals held this year at Indian Wells, 8th-15th November.Just go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast and use the code DEUCE5 at checkout for 5% off.5% off select WTA Finals packages with code DEUCE5 at tours4tennis.com/podcast. Valid 8/24/26 through 9/30/26. New bookings only; applies to base package price; subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Subject to On Location's Purchase Policy and Terms of Use.For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cut The Faff t-shirts coming soon!Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Roddick breaks down Day 11 at the 2026 US Open as Elena Rybakina beats Qinwen Zheng to secure the World No. 1 ranking, Coco Gauff survives Mirra Andreeva, and Alexander Zverev returns to the US Open semifinals. Plus, Andy discusses Karen Khachanov advancing after Alexander Blockx's retirement and the Zverev-Khachanov matchup. All of this and more from the Cadillac IQ mobile studio! COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match of Day 11? TAKE OUR SURVEY! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/894283...

TennisNow writer Chris Oddo joins the podcast to discuss the epic 2026 US Open, which has featured triumphs, heartbreaks, emotional wins and tears of both joy and sadness. Oddo recaps Ben Shelton's thrilling win over Carlos Alcaraz, and explains why it's the biggest American men's tennis win in decades. The writer also dives into Frances Tiafoe snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, and his emotional embrace with Alex Michelsen. Oddo analyzes how the top four seeds all advanced to the women's Semifinal round, which include the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. The journalist gives his thoughts on Coco Gauff's comeback win over Andreeva, Elena Rybakina's win that clinched the World No. 1 ranking, and whether it's time for Jessica Pegula win her first major title. And Oddo proviews all the semifinal matches, which includes an All-American showdown between Shelton and Tiafoe. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coco Gauff SAVES TWO MATCH POINTS in an incredible US Open 2026 comeback against Mirra Andreeva!

David Law and Matt Roberts are on site at the US Open to react to a quite extraordinary day of action which finished with Ben Shelton defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a deciding set tiebreak at 3:33am, guaranteeing an American's men's finalist on Sunday. Part one - We discuss the story of Shelton's crazy win over Alcaraz, the reasons why Alcaraz for once came up short in one of these epic matches, and why it was the best tennis we've ever seen Shelton play. Shelton will face fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the semi-finals after he won his own deciding set tiebreak over Alex Michelsen. Did Michelsen choke when he served for the match? How did Tiafoe turn it around? And what made the hug they shared at the end so beautiful? Part two (35:07) - We discuss why Aryna Sabalenka's victory over Linda Noskova - also in a final set tiebreak - could be exactly what she needed to find herself again and go on to win the title. In the semi-finals she will face Jessica Pegula after she came from a set down to beat Emma Navarro. We analyse that nervy match and discuss whether Pegula has it in her to topple Sabalenka. Part three (49:53) - A look ahead to Wednesday's schedule which will see Elena Rybakina become the World No.1 if she beats Zheng Qinwen.Thank you to Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast, the Premium Hospitality and Experience provider for supporting our US Open coverage.They can organise your dream tennis-watching experience at the biggest tournaments in the world, inducing the WTA Finals held this year at Indian Wells, 8th-15th November.Just go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast and use the code DEUCE5 at checkout for 5% off.5% off select WTA Finals packages with code DEUCE5 at tours4tennis.com/podcast. Valid 8/24/26 through 9/30/26. New bookings only; applies to base package price; subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Subject to On Location's Purchase Policy and Terms of Use.For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cut The Faff t-shirts coming soon!Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, World No. 1 Golfer, Nelly Korda, returns to the WHOOP Podcast to reflect on her incredible career at the top of professional golf and the lessons she's learned through both the wins and the setbacks. From betting on herself as a 17-year-old to becoming World No. 1 and a multiple major champion, Nelly shares how the highs and lows have shaped the athlete and person she is today.Nelly joins WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed to discuss the routines, recovery strategies, and mindset that help her perform under pressure. Nelly opens up navigating the pressure of being the face of women's golf, learning to tune out outside expectations, and making a conscious decision to show up more authentically as herself. On the green, that means trusting her instincts, accepting that she won't always have her best game, moving on from mistakes, and finding the resilience to give the next shot everything she has.From prioritizing habits around sleep and listening to her body to knowing when to lock in and when to step away, Nelly highlights the power in trusting your own process and staying on your own course. Support the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInBuy Aligned by Dr. Kristen Holmes: Follow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn 

Reaction to Elena Rybakina becoming world number one for the first time in her career and ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99 week reign at the top of the rankings. There's also reaction to another gripping victory for Coco Gauff meaning the top 4 women's seeds are all through the semis at the same Slam since Wimbledon 2009.Plus, after the latest finish in US Open history with Ben Shelton beating Carlos Alcaraz we discuss absurdly late finishes from a player welfare and fan experience point of view.Timecodes00'07: Reaction to Elena Rybakina becoming the new World Number One  02'10: Can you compare Rybakina to Sharapova? 02'34: How will Rybakina compare to Sabalenka as World No.1? 04'29: Is this significant change in the Women's game? 05'49: Is there an obligation to become more extroverted in a top position?  07'08: Coco Gauff speaks to the court after fighting back from a set down to make the semi-finals. 09'05: Reaction to Coco Gauff making the last four. 13'52: Reaction to the last four in the Women's semi finals.  15'22: Elena Rybakina speaking to the media after her victory. 18'33: Reflections on the dramatic night session between Carlos Alcaraz & Ben Shelton.  21'50: Ben Shelton speaking to the media after the match.  22'57: Is Ben Shelton the man to take the title? 25'16: Who are late matches worse for? 26:31: How can you change the schedule?

Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts recap another day of US Open which was headlined by Zheng Qinwen once again coming back to win a set from 0-5 down, this time en route to knocking out Iga Swiatek. Part one - We discuss the extraordinary Zheng comeback, why it's so special to see her back in the latter stages of a Grand Slam, and her prospects in the next round against Elena Rybakina. The Kazakh is now just win one away from becoming World No.1 after a flawless display to defeat Naomi Osaka. How did Osaka and Swiatek process their defeats? We also chat about wins for both Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva who set up a quarter-final clash. Part two (37:25) - On the men's side, we cover Alexander Zverev finding form and avoiding another really late finish, five set wins for both Botic van de Zandschulp and Karen Khachanov, and a big injury concern for Alexander Blockx despite his victory. Part three (51:55) - Previewing and predicting Tuesday's quarter-finals. Can either Linda Noskova or Ben Shelton defeat Aryna Sabalenka or Carlos Alcaraz? And how will Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen handle the Arthur Ashe stage?Thank you to Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast, the Premium Hospitality and Experience provider for supporting our US Open coverage.They can organise your dream tennis-watching experience at the biggest tournaments in the world, inducing the WTA Finals held this year at Indian Wells, 8th-15th November.Just go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast and use the code DEUCE5 at checkout for 5% off.5% off select WTA Finals packages with code DEUCE5 at tours4tennis.com/podcast. Valid 8/24/26 through 9/30/26. New bookings only; applies to base package price; subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Subject to On Location's Purchase Policy and Terms of Use.For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cut The Faff t-shirts coming soon!Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on High on Home Grown, we've got another packed Cannabis News episode, but before we get into the usual stories, we start with some sad news as we remember Peezy from the 2 Be Blunt Podcast, who has sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone who knew him. We've included the fundraiser below for anyone who would like to show their support. Macky takes a look at the cannabis stocks that are currently benefiting from the ongoing rescheduling conversation in the US. Is rescheduling really going to be the boost investors are hoping for, or is the cannabis stock market still a bit of a gamble? Smee brings us a proper UK crime story this week, as a Royal Mail worker has been jailed after exploiting his position to steal cannabis-filled parcels and make more than £1.2 million from the operation. He's now been handed a six-year-nine-month prison sentence. Billy is back with not one, but two strain reviews, this time looking at strains from Tilray Portugal. We'll find out what he thinks of them and whether they manage to impress the panel. Then John brings us one of the stranger sporting stories of the week. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka actually stopped play during her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova after complaining about the smell of cannabis drifting onto the court. Apparently even the US Open isn't safe from the unmistakable smell of a cheeky one! Finally, Margaret looks at new research linking more frequent cannabis use with fewer days of good mental health, particularly among men. As always, we'll have a proper discussion about what the research actually tells us, and what it doesn't. Plus, the usual High on Home Grown chat, opinions, laughs and plenty of debate along the way.

Former World No. 3 Stuart Davenport joins us for a fascinating trip back to the golden era of squash and an inside look at what it takes to reach the very top of the game. Davenport talks candidly about his own career and his experiences competing at the highest level, including his run to the semi-finals of the 1983 World Championships — an event dominated by the extraordinary Jahangir Khan, who went through the tournament without dropping a game. But this conversation goes well beyond the history books. Stuart breaks down the mental game of squash, including the importance of concentration, the ability to thrive within the chaos of a match, and the subtle skills that can separate the very best players in the world from those ranked much lower. We also get into one of the less-discussed aspects of elite squash: working the referee — how players manage the relationship with the official, influence the rhythm of a match, and use every available edge to their advantage. Stuart shares his observations of players who have mastered this art across different generations. And perhaps most intriguingly, Stuart offers his inside perspective on Paul Coll's remarkable rise from World No. 80 at the age of 23 to World No. 3 by 26. What did he see in Coll that helped explain such a rapid ascent? What separates a very good professional from a true virtuoso? A fascinating conversation about performance, psychology, tactics, referees, chaos, concentration and what it really takes to become one of the best players in the world.

New world No. 1 Zhao Xintong eased past Oliver Brown 4-1 in the first round of the snooker British Open in Cheltenham. Reigning world champion Wu Yize struggled to find his best form against Kyren Wilson and fell to the 2024 world champion 4-1.

Snooker Club returns as Stephen Hendry, Mark Watson and Steven Hallworth look back on a dramatic Wuhan Open and the latest twists from the 2026/27 season! Chang Bingyu wins his maiden ranking title in Wuhan, producing an all-time clearance to defeat Zhao Xintong 10-7 in a thrilling final. The team reflect on Chang's incredible run, his breakthrough victory and what could be next for the young star. Zhao Xintong becomes World No. 1 following his run to the final, ending Judd Trump's two-year reign at the top. The trio discuss Zhao's impressive run through the draw and his journey to the summit. Plus, Steven Hallworth has some very exciting personal news! 

Hello evryone and welcome to another episode of the golf guru show, I am your host, Jason Sutton and I am the Guru,  I am  also the director of instruction at the beautiful Colleton River club in Bluffton, SC where it is my mission to break down high performers in the teaching and coaching business and all fields of study, unpack and tease out what makes them great and successful from daily habits, their continuous growth journey,  to how they help and train with their students.  Make sure that you download this episode and hit that purple subscribe button so you don't miss out of future episodes that will be coming your way. All I ask is that you share this podcast on your social platforms or with your friends and with other coaches and players that might benefit from the information. I am very excited about this weeks show as My guest is Chris Mayson. https://www.chismaysongolf.com/I have been looking forward to catching up with Chris for a long time and with our busy schedules we finally made it happen. “Chris Mayson has built one of the most diverse coaching résumés in golf. He has worked with World No. 1 players, major champions and winners across the PGA, LPGA, LIV and Korn Ferry tours. He has worked with  World No. 1 players: Ariya Jutanugarn, Yani Tseng and Lydia Ko Major champions: I.K. Kim and JeongEun Lee6 PGA Tour winners: Brendan Steele, K.H. Lee, Ricky Castillo, Scott Piercy, Si Woo Kim, Sangmoon Bae and others More than 100 players placed on NCAA Division I teams More than 50 AJGA champions Coached Ricky Castillo from age 12 through becoming the world's No. 1 amateur, a Walker Cup standout, Korn Ferry Tour winner and now PGA Tour winner Coached Devon Bling from age 14 through UCLA, a U.S. Amateur runner-up finish and making the cut at the Masters what may be most impressive is his ability to develop players over time—from junior golf through college and into the professional ranks. He is a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher, and today we're going to explore not only what he teaches, but how he builds players and relationships that last.”He now divides his time between Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club in California and National Golf Links of America in Southampton, New York. In this coversation we disucuss his relatioship and work with Ricky Castillio and Brenden Steele, his process for creating the blueprint for his students. We also talk about his preferences and his mental process that he has his players run to help them perform at the highest level. This and much more. So I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation with the brilliant, Chris Mayson. enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick sits down with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka's coach Anton Dubrov ahead of the US Open to break down what's happening inside Team Sabalenka as she tries to rediscover her best tennis in New York. Anton reveals how the team handles tough losses, the “trust bubble” that allows Sabalenka to be herself, the tactical changes that helped turn her into a more complete player, and why they're focused on keeping her happy and enjoying the process heading into the Slam. 

Stepping in for your usual Scoutcast line-up this week are FPL Chai (former world no. 2), the 2025/26 FPL winner Erik Ibsen (The FPL Study), and DefCon expert Tom Hadley! They'll be discussing their FPL seasons so far and their early transfer plans ahead of GW2. RATE YOUR TEAM FREE

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Leif Shiras joins the show to recap the Cincinnati Open, where Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils claimed the trophies with some sizzling tennis. Shiras explains what propelled Gauff back to the winner's circle, how finalist Jessica Pegula can rebound at Flushing Meadows, and whether Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka or another set of contenders will find that magic at the US Open. The Tennis Channel broadcaster analyzes Fils' improved game, looks at Frances Tiafoe's strengths and weaknesses, and goes in depth on how American Brandon Nakashima has had a dream summer in 2026. Shiras also looks ahead to next week's US Open, which will feature Carlos Alcaraz, but not World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The commentator reacts to Alcaraz's decision to return from a four-month wrist injury at a major, and shares his thoughts on Sinner's difficult decision to miss the action in New York with a knee injury. And Shiras dives into Novak Djokovic's chances, Stan Wawrinka not receiving a Wild Card, and Roger Federer's upcoming Hall of Fame induction on this episode. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jannik Sinner is OUT of the US Open 2026 after withdrawing with a persistent right knee injury.The World No. 1 confirmed he needs more time to recover after attempting to return to the court in Monte Carlo, meaning one of the biggest favourites for the title will miss the final Grand Slam of the year.What does Sinner's withdrawal mean for Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and the rest of the US Open field?We discuss the latest Jannik Sinner injury news, his recovery, the impact on the US Open draw and who now has the best chance of lifting the trophy in New York.Let us know your thoughts in the comments — how big a blow is this for Sinner and the US Open? ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Catherine, David and Matt catch up as Cincinnati reaches the quarter-finals stage after a Last 16 bonanza which saw both top seeds lose. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 26:35). We react to yet another early exit for Aryna Sabalenka, this time to the impressive Sara Beljek. We discuss what Bejlek did well but also what is going on with Sabalenka. How much trouble is she in heading into New York? There's also chat about Elena Rybakina's chance to seize the World No.1 Ranking, and whether Amanda Anisimova can finally get a win over Jessica Pegula after finding her best form to beat Alex Eala and Linda Noskova. Part two - ATP (26:36 - 46:36). Taylor Fritz is the only Masters 1000 champion left in the field following Alexander Zverev's loss from match point up against Tommy Paul. How much of a concern is Zverev's form ahead of the US Open? We also reflect on Flavio Cobolli's excellent comeback to beat Rafael Jodar, Lorenzo Musetti's quiet run of form which he can now put to the test against Frances Tiafoe, and David's excitement about Arthur Fils is growing. Part three - News (46:37 - 1:14:37). We react to the US Open mixed doubles field, its wildcard announcements, and Nick Kyrgios testing positive for cocaine. We will be live on the US Open stage reacting to the singles draws on Thursday 27th August at 1pm. Please come along if you're at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre that day during Fan Week! For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cut The Faff t-shirts coming soon!Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

حلقة جديدة من البودكاسترز مع بطلة العالم في الإسكواش نور الشربيني، بنتكلم فيها عن رحلتها من بداية لعب الإسكواش وهي عندها 6 سنين لحد الوصول لرقم 1 عالميًا، وكواليس البطولات، تكاليف الاحتراف، وسيطرة مصر على اللعبة عالميًا. بنتناقش كمان في ضغط المنافسة والخسارة، دور الأهل والمدرب النفسي الرياضي، الفرق بين الثقة والغرور، وتأثير الاحتراف على الحياة الشخصية، بالإضافة لحلم نور في أولمبياد لوس أنجلوس 2028. A new episode of ElPodcasters featuring world squash champion Nour El Sherbini, discussing her journey from starting squash at the age of six to reaching World No. 1, the reality of professional competition, the cost of the sport, and Egypt's global dominance in squash. We also explore the pressure of winning and losing, the role of family and mental coaching, confidence vs. ego, the sacrifices of professional sports, and Nour's dream of competing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. هذه الحلقة برعاية شركة نوڤو نورديسك رابط موقعنا, انضم إلى مجتمعنا: https://www.elpodcasters.com/ our website link, join our community: https://www.elpodcasters.com/ ‎اسمعوا البودكاسترز على | Listen to El-Podcasters on Spotify - https://anchor.fm/elpodcasters Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/eg/podcast/el-podcasters/id1633419184 Anghami - https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029463712 El-Podcasters Social Media | منصات التواصل الإجتماعي للبودكاسترز: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elpodcasters Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@elpodcasters Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/elpodcasters Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/elpodcasters/ X - https://www.twitter.com/elpodcasters Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/3Zbo2vzS Bassel Alzaro - https://www.instagram.com/basselalzaro https://www.facebook.com/BasselAlzaroX https://snapchat.com/t/CoWlatfk Karim Rihan - https://www.instagram.com/karimrihann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The End of the Road gave fans everything and more on an insane Finals Day at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA as Erin Brooks and Seth Moniz rose to Tahitian lore. Teahupo'o delivered a dreamy Finals Day conclusion to an all-time Tahiti Pro from start to finish. The women's Final showdown will down in history as one of, if not the best, Final professional surfing could witness at Teahupo'o. 2025 CT Rookie of the Year phenom Erin Brooks and 2026 CT Rookie breakout Anat Lelior battled in the heaving arena with remarkable showings. Lelior had Brooks in an unprecedented position heading into the fading moments of the Final, leaving her in a 16.33 combination situation. But, Brooks fought back and found two incredible barrels, navigating in world-class fashion to post an 8.27 and 8.93 to claim her first-ever win as a full-time CTer, her second-career CT win.  Brooks' amazing journey to the Final encompassed reigning World Champion and Tahiti Pro champ, Molly Picklum, and best friend Isabella Nichols before one of the most amazing comebacks in surfing history. Then, it was a battle of brothers in the men's Final between Seth Moniz and Griffin Colapinto. Colapinto's start put Moniz against the ropes, who answered back in a big way to post an excellent 8.50 and then locked into a channel erupting 9.07 to leave Colapinto needing nothing short of perfection. Moniz felt all the love from the dedicated fans in the channel all the way to the end and hoisted his maiden CT glory after a hard-fought seven years on Tour. Moniz's road to victory was absurdity. Taking down one of the world's heaviest chargers in Alan Cleland before toppling 2024 Tahiti Pro winner, and 2019 World Champ, Italo Ferreira, then Colapinto in a massive Final.  Defiant runs from Ramzi Boukhiam and Italo Ferreira concluded with Semifinal appearances, pushing Ferreira further atop the leaderboard. Boukhiam's Quarterfinal performance went down as one of his best-career to date as he moves toward Fiji. Plus, breakout results in the 2026 season for Isabella Nichols and CT Rookie Yolanda Hopkins catapulted them into the requalification fight following Semifinal finishes of their own. The rankings have been rattled and the Pacific Leg is just getting started. A new men's World No. 1 Italo Ferreira heads into the Fiji Pro Presented by Corona Cero ready to cement himself atop the rankings as Gabriela Bryan looks to bounce back from an early Tahiti exit and remain in the Yellow Leaders Jersey.  The CT heads for the dream culture of Bula, and the world-class reef of Cloudbreak, beginning August 25 - September 4 where family, the ocean, and beauty meet. Relive the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA here. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down Aryna Sabalenka's recent struggles, Cincinnati's wide-open draw, and whether Alex Eala and Jessica Pegula have Grand Slam-winning games. Plus, Kim gets candid about the pressure of being World No. 1, dealing with the media, and what separates the best returners in tennis. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  Blair's Recs: Melinda Maria Jewelry  Badge of Honour Order of Play T-Shirts ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All  5:20 Montreal Carnage: Upsets, Injuries & a Wide-Open Draw 7:39 Sinner & Alcaraz Out of Cincinnati 9:07 Handling the Pressure of a Wide-Open Draw 15:01 What's Going On With Aryna Sabalenka? 19:01 The Pressure of Being World No. 1 20:59 Can Alex Eala & Jessica Pegula Win a Grand Slam Without a Big Serve? 23:49 Alex Eala's Unconventional but Effective Serve 26:04 What Makes a Great Returner?  30:54 How Kim Clijsters Practiced Returns 35:05 Kim's Relationship With the Media During Her Career 43:39 Billie Jean King's Influence on Kim's Media Mindset 45:55 How Press Conferences Can Affect Players Mentally 49:08 Kim's 2010 Cincinnati Title & Sharapova Final 53:55 Rec Room 57:15 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on the weekend's action in Canada with Toronto and Montreal both at the quarter-finals stage. Part one (00:00 - 15:07) Before we get to Canada, we start with the disappointing news that Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from Cincinnati due to a knee injury. How concerning is this? And what could it mean for the US Open? Part two (15:08 - 49:22) WTA Toronto. There's chat about Aryna Sabalenka's slump continuing, the challenge facing Ekaterina Alexandrova as she attempts to back up that win against Elina Svitolina, an unconvincing display from Elena Rybakina as she looks to close the gap to World No.1, a remarkable turnaround from Iga Swiatek to beat Marta Kostyuk, Alexandra Eala finally hitting the wall, and impressive performances from both Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka. Part three (49:23 - 1:26:11) ATP Montreal. A last eight made up entirely of players born in the 2000s, the most enticing match up sees Arthur Fils go up against Rafael Jodar. We discuss Fils lighting it up against Cameron Norrie, Jodar's destructive return of serve, and what might happen in that one. Plus, there's a review of Ben Shelton beating Joao Fonseca, Brandon Nakashima's quiet run of form since hiring Wayne Ferreira, and predictions. For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis broadcaster Russ Thaler joins the podcast to dive into all the drama at The National Bank Open in Canada, where opportunity is calling some new and old faces in the sport. Thaler reacts to World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka's loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova, and examines whether Elena Rybakina will seize the top ranking. The commentator also explains why he's got faith in slam champions Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, evaluates Naomi Osaka's chances to return to a major-winning form, and shares his thoughts on the biggest phenomenon in tennis that is Alexandra Eala. Thaler also weighs in on the top storylines in the men's game, which included the shocking news that Jannik Sinner will not compete in Cincinnati. The broadcaster weighs in the length of the schedule, the importance of Carlos Alcaraz to the sport, and whether Ben Shelton will repeat as champion up north. And Thaler looks at the crop of young players looking for the 1000 level title in Canada, which include Rafael Jodar, Arthur Fils and Jakub Mensik. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open 2026 due to a right knee injury, raising major concerns ahead of the US Open.The World No.1 confirmed that his knee has been bothering him and admitted he is “not ready to compete yet” as he turns his attention towards recovering in time for New York.In this video, we react to Sinner's shock Cincinnati withdrawal, discuss the latest injury concerns, what missing another major hard-court event means for his US Open preparation, and whether this could impact his chances of winning the final Grand Slam of the season.With Sinner now missing Cincinnati, how worried should fans be about his fitness? Could the lack of competitive matches hurt him at the US Open, or is resting the knee exactly what he needs?Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Episode 408 – Declan James: Back to His Best, the Road to LA 2028, and Representing Jamaica After one of the toughest setbacks of his career, Declan James is back. The former World No. 15 returned from a ruptured Achilles in late 2023, but as he explains in this episode, coming back to the PSA Tour and truly feeling like yourself again are two very different things. Following a strong 2025/26 campaign that included last-16 appearances at both the British Open and the World Championships, Declan reflects on a season that, in my view, flew under the radar. We discuss the long road back from injury, the physical and mental challenges of rebuilding confidence, memorable victories over Mohamed Abouelghar, battles with Paul Coll and Karim Abdel Gawad, and the influence of former World Champion Nick Matthew on both his game and mindset. We also spend plenty of time on one of the biggest stories in squash: Declan's decision to represent Jamaica as he begins his pursuit of qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. He explains how the opportunity came about, what wearing the green, black and gold would mean to him, and what the qualification pathway looks like over the next two years. Finally, Declan shares his thoughts on where professional squash needs to go next. From branding and marketing the sport more effectively to attracting a younger audience and capitalizing on the momentum leading into the Olympic era, he offers a thoughtful perspective on how the PSA can continue to grow the game.

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On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with World No. 24 Ryan Gerard! The two discuss Ryan's first time playing all four major championships, culminating in a T9 finish at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Ryan details his path from the University of North Carolina to the PGA Tour and provides insight into how he's felt after his three runner-up finishes in 2026. Late in this episode, Joel Dahmen joins Ryan from the locker room at Detroit Golf Club as the two share their favorite cities to visit during the season and more! Preorders for Fried Egg Golf Volume 2 are open now through September 4th, to begin shipping October 7th. Go grab yours at proshop.thefriedegg.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:37) live from Detroit following an emotional game for the Tigers, which could be Tarik Skubal's last with Detroit. They discuss the likelihood of Skubal being moved at the deadline, how Shane Bieber's disastrous outing could affect the Blue Jays' trade deadline plans, the trade value for Toronto's top trade chips, and much more. Then, former Canadian Olympian and Sportsnet Tennis analyst, Genie Bouchard joins the show (26:30) ahead of the National Bank Open! She shares a competitor's POV on how players can prepare for longer tournaments in tighter schedules, Victoria Mboko having to withdraw from the event, how players handle the pressure of playing in a hometown open, how close World No.4 Felix Auger-Aliassime is to Sinner and Alcaraz, and more. Finally, they discuss Macklin Celebrini signing the most expensive contract in NHL history, the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At only 19 years old, Amina Orfi has already achieved what most players spend an entire career chasing. The four-time World Junior Champion is now the youngest ever Women's World Open Champion, the 2026 World Champion, and the current World No. 2 after one of the most remarkable seasons in recent memory. Amina joins me to reflect on a season that saw her game reach an entirely new level. After a slower start to the year, she found another gear following the Tournament of Champions, consistently reaching the latter stages of events before capturing the two biggest titles in the sport. Along the way, she defeated both Hania El Hammamy and the legendary Nour El Sherbini to claim both the World Championship and the British Open. We dive into: What it feels like to become World Champion and whether it has truly sunk in. Defeating the greatest player of all time on the sport's biggest stage. The emotions of that unforgettable World Championship final. Her growth physically, mentally, and tactically over the past season. The rise of Siva Subramanium Having her father in her corner Officiating, decision-making, and the evolving landscape of professional squash. World Champion. World No. 2. Four-time World Junior Champion. Still only 19 years old, Amina Orfi on Ep. 407.

This is a Proper Victory Monday episode following Ryan Fox's first major championship win! Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube on Sunday afternoon to recap a whirlwind of a final round at Royal Birkdale. Of course, they begin with the 2026 Champion Golfer of the Year, Ryan Fox, who birdied the 18th hole to win in regulation and avoid a playoff with Cameron Young. Kevin Van Valkenburg stops by from the Open Media Center to share some notes from his afternoon following the final group, setting the scene for one of the best major finishes in recent memory. Brendan spent his time on the course with local hero Tommy Fleetwood and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, latter of whom found himself in a rules situation with the same walking official as Bryson's group on Friday. Brendan was front-and-center for one of the great TIO debates of our time and provides a bevy of information as to what was happening in the moment. He then gets Andy going on his thoughts on Royal Birkdale and the course's recent renovations that prepared it for this Open Championship before Andy continues on with some critiques of NBC's coverage throughout the weekend. There are plenty Storylines Nobody's Talking About to wrap the week, covering all-important Wikipedia Top Tens, Rory's work as a lead negotiator, and what was going down on Twitter during the Sunday broadcast. PJ gets tapped to share his thoughts on a runner-up finish for Cameron Young, whose score of -9 looked like it may hold up for the last 2.5 hours of the tournament. Thank you for following along during another year of daily major podcasts, and we look forward to doing it again in 2027! Mercedes-Benz is proud to be an Official Patron of The Open Championship. Visit mbusa.com for more details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billabong’s Merge Presents… An ATS Mini Ep covering the news of the day including Goat’s Return to the CT at Chopes, the Chopes Trials winners who could easily destroy the current World No.1s, the Aussie Changaz Campaign kicks off in Ballito, and Bali puts an import tax on giant puffy camel toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.