The Tennis Podcast

US Open Day 7 - Swiatek shocked, Sabalenka seizes No.1 and is an ATP/WTA Merger coming?

Sep 4, 2023

Former number one women's tennis player, Iga Swiatek, loses her ranking after a defeat to Jelena Ostapenko at the US Open. The podcast also discusses a potential ATP-WTA merger and the impressive performance of American men in the tournament.

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Simon Briggs

Jelena Ostapenko

Iga Swiatek

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Yelena Osterpenko's victory over Ege Schveontech results in Schveontech losing her world number one ranking and Arena Sabalenka becoming the new world number one.

Schveontech struggles against players with a similar playing style, as seen in her loss to Osterpenko and previous defeats to players like Jessica Pegula.

Schveontech's mental and technical struggles, particularly in dealing with aggressive hitting and maintaining composure, raise concerns about her resilience and adaptability on the court.

Deep dives

Yelena Osterpenko upsets Ege Schveontech, paving the way for a new world number one

Yelena Osterpenko caused a major upset by defeating Ege Schveontech, leading to Schveontech losing her world number one ranking. This victory also means that Arena Sabalenka will become the new world number one. Osterpenko's unique playing style with big, flat hits proved too difficult for Schveontech to handle. Schveontech started strong, but her game gradually fell apart, losing her last five service games. It was a mental and physical struggle for Schveontech, who couldn't regain control of the match. Osterpenko's explosive ball-striking and audacious shots proved to be the difference-maker.

Introduction

3min

Analyzing Coco Gough's Victory at the US Open

11min

The Impact of New Rules on Coco Gauff

11min

Balanced and Intense: The Quarterfinal Match

10min

US Open Performance and Potential Merger

12min

Jack Draper's Surprising Success and Unique Outfit Choices

2min

Surprising defeat of former world number one

7min

Analyzing the Remarkable Talent and Entertainment Value of a Tennis Player

2min

Analyzing Schmeltek's Poor Mental Performance

14min

10.

Listener Shoutouts and Apologies

4min

Day 7 at the US Open ushered in a brave new world, in so many ways, for Catherine, David and Matt to discuss. Iga Swiatek will lose her number one ranking after her three set defeat to Jelena Ostapenko, a new women's US Open champion is guaranteed, three American men are into the quarter-finals for the first time since 2005, and Simon Briggs joins to tell us about a possible ATP-WTA merger.

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The Tennis Podcast

US Open Day 7 - Swiatek shocked, Sabalenka seizes No.1 and is an ATP/WTA Merger coming?

Episode guests

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Deep dives

Yelena Osterpenko upsets Ege Schveontech, paving the way for a new world number one

Ege Schveontech's struggle to handle players like Yelena Osterpenko

Ege Schveontech's mental and technical struggles in the match

Growing buzz and the need for a sensible cut off

Ben Shilton's unexpected victory

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Yelena Osterpenko upsets Ege Schveontech, paving the way for a new world number one

Ege Schveontech's struggle to handle players like Yelena Osterpenko

Ege Schveontech's mental and technical struggles in the match

Growing buzz and the need for a sensible cut off

Ben Shilton's unexpected victory

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