Juan Martin del Potro partied like it was 2009 to beat Roger Federer in the US Open semifinals and deny New York the Nadal vs. Federer clash it craved.
Afterwards, Telegraph Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joined Tennis Podcast presenter David Law to talk about where it all went right for the Argentine and wrong for the five-time champion.
Federer squandered four set points in the third set tie-break with the match tied at one set all. Did he choke?
Given Del Potro had nearly retired a two sets down against Dominic Thiem in the previous round, how on earth has he reached the semifinals?
New York will be devastated to have missed out on a Nadal - Federer clash. Nadal kept his side of the bargain by beating Andrey Rublev in straight sets, but Del Potro had other ideas. Twice before Federer had fallen short when he held match points against Novak Djokovic in the 2010 and 2011 semifinals, with Nadal already in the final. Will it ever happen?
And, with Venus Williams vs. Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys vs. Coco Vandeweghe, America is guaranteed an all-American semifinal line-up for the first time in 36 years. Law and Catherine Whitaker discuss.
Plus, with Andy Murray announcing that his season is all but over, we hear from Mats Wilander on whether it's the right decision.
US Open Day 13 - Swiatek, Jabeur light up New York; Alcarez vs. Ruud - who wins?
US Open Day 12 - Alcaraz vs Ruud with World No.1 on the line
US Open Day 11 - Swiatek & Jabeur set up fitting finale
US Open Day 10 - Alcaraz vs Sinner - greatest match ever?
US Open Day 9 - First semis set; Alcaraz-Sinner - is this the rivalry?
US Open Day 8 - Time for Tiafoe as Nadal falls short
US Open Day 7 - Kyrgios masters Medvedev; New York loves Coco
US Open Day 6 - The morning after Serena's exit, final set tiebreaks, Azarenka speaks out
US Open Day 5 - Serena says goodbye in style
US Open Day 4 - Nadal’s search for form goes on
US Open Day 3 - Serena shines to beat Kontaveit. Can she win the whole tournament?
US Open Day 2 - Raducanu: a fairytale ends, a career begins
US Open Day 1 - Serena's not done yet; upsets galore
US Open Preview - Media Day, Qualifying, The Serena Show
Welcome To New York
Cincinnati - Coric & Garcia champions, but who is in The Mix for the US Open?
Cincinnati update - the quest for the title, form, and rest
Canada - Halep & Carreno Busta champions, but what does it mean for The Mix? Coco Gauff is doubles No.1
Farewell Serena
‘Free’ Kasatkina wins San Jose; Is Kyrgios in the US Open mix? Canada Preview
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