The Tennis Podcast US Open Draw - A big Osaka prediction
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Aug 23, 2025 The buzz around the US Open heats up as the team dives into the women's draw, predicting Iga Swiatek's success and examining Coco Gauff's new biomechanics coach. The conversation shifts to the men's draw, speculating on whether anyone can challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Highlights include emerging talents like Victoria Mboko and the compelling journeys of qualifiers like Dino Prizmic. There's also a fun comparison of the electric atmosphere at the US Open versus the calm of Wimbledon, adding to the tension of expected matchups.
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Świątek's Smooth Early Path
- Iga Świątek benefits from a comparatively kind early draw with few obvious early-round threats.
- The panel views her as a strong favourite to progress deep given form and opponent profiles.
Gauff's Rainy Practice And Sabalenka's Two-Week Fix
- Coco Gauff practised in wet conditions and joked it was only drizzle when asked about videos of her serving work.
- Sabalenka said two weeks of committed work with Gavin McMillan made a big difference for her serve.
Act Now On Technical Problems
- Coco Gauff made a deliberate, last-minute coaching change to fix her serve despite the Grand Slam starting.
- Expect short-term disruption but potentially meaningful long-term improvement if she commits to Gavin McMillan's work.