Moments after Novak Djokovic produced a masterclass and gave us all an early night, we headed to Garden Square to record the Day 8 pod. We discuss just how good that performance was from Djokovic and what it might mean for the rest of the tournament, Andrey Rublev's nail-biting victory over Holger Rune and what it told us about both players, and our interactions with Ben Shelton and why we think he's such good news for the sport. In the women's draw, we focus on Aryna Sabalenka's statement performance to beat Belinda Bencic, the way in which Magda Linette exposed Caroline Garcia's lack of a Plan B, and more success for the Donna Vekic-Pam Shriver partnership.
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Roland Garros Day 13 - In the end, it was just … cramp
Roland Garros Day 12 - Semis reviewed, Alcaraz-Djokovic previewed with Mary Carillo
Roland Garros Day 11 - Semifinals set!
Roland Garros Day 10 - Alcaraz vs. Djokovic is ON; The sadness of Sabalenka vs. Svitolina
Roland Garros Day 9 - Rune arrives in 5; Swiatek-Gauff is on; We ❤️ Tim Puetz
Roland Garros Day 8 - Sabalenka, Stephens star at night; Djokovic vs. Alcaraz - it’s getting closer
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Roland Garros Day 3 - Thrillers on court, discomfort off it
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