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US Open Day 3 - Americans advance; Wozniacki rolls back years

Aug 31, 2023

01:06:44

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Caroline Wozniacki's win against Petra Kvitova marks a significant step in her comeback journey and showcases her potential to compete with top-level players.

Francis Tiafoe's impressive performance highlights his athleticism, consistent play, and potential for further success in the tournament.

Casper Ruud's unexpected defeat reflects his difficulty in maintaining consistency at Grand Slam events and emphasizes the need for reflection moving forward.

Deep dives

Caroline Wozniacki upsets Petra Kvitova in a thrilling match

Caroline Wozniacki, in her comeback from a three-and-a-half-year break, defeated Petra Kvitova in a closely contested match at the US Open. Wozniacki showed strong anticipation and a sweet backhand, while Kvitova showcased her powerful game. Despite losing her lead in the second set, Wozniacki remained composed and ultimately won in straight sets, securing her biggest win in her comeback journey.

Introduction

2min

Taylor Townsend's Impressive Win

8min

Dominic Stricker's Epic Comeback at the US Open

23min

Commentary in a Silent Media Room

7min

Fritz's Performance and Wozniacki's Impressive Comeback

4min

Wozniacki's Comeback and Performance

16min

American Players' Chances Against Djokovic and Upcoming Matches

4min

Katarina Lundqvist and Listener Shout-outs

4min

Catherine, David and Matt discuss all the major storylines from Day 3 at the US Open, including Dominic Stricker's defeat of Stefanos Tsitsipas, the sad and sudden retirement of Dominic Thiem, impressive victories for Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz, a five-set loss for last year's finalist Casper Ruud, the best moment yet of Caroline Wozniacki's comeback, a big win for Taylor Townsend over Beatriz Haddad Maia, and wins for Coco Gauff and Elise Mertens to set up a third round encounter.

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The Tennis Podcast

US Open Day 3 - Americans advance; Wozniacki rolls back years

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Caroline Wozniacki upsets Petra Kvitova in a thrilling match

Francis Tiafoe impresses in dominant victory

Casper Ruud suffers surprise loss

Caroline Wozniacki shows promising form against Patrick Kvitova

Tommy Paul stages a remarkable comeback to win in five sets

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