There was a feeling of déjà vu this week as Iga Swiatek in Stuttgart, Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona and Holger Rune in Munich all defended their titles. In what way was this a big statement from Swiatek? Just how dominant was Alcaraz against Stefanos Tsitsipas? And how did Botic van de Zandschulp let it slip in the Munich final? Catherine, David and Matt discuss all of that, as well as a hard-earned title for Dusan Lajovic in Banja Luka, a worrying injury update from Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from Madrid. There’s also time for a couple of rants - one about the unequal prize money on the ATP and WTA Tours, and the other on the new 12-day Masters 1000 events.
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US Open Day 14 - Djokovic the undisputed
US Open Day 13 - It’s Coco Time
US Open Day 12 - Daniil the disruptor; Djokovic hangs up on Shelton
US Open Day 11 - Bad, Bizarre, Brilliant: Women’s semis reviewed; Men’s semis preview
US Open Day 10 - Semifinals set, and previewed
US Open Day 9 - The Shelton Show meets Novak The Great; Gauff vs. Muchova - Yes Please!
US Open Day 8 - Heat causes havoc as big names fall
US Open Day 7 - Swiatek shocked, Sabalenka seizes No.1 and is an ATP/WTA Merger coming?
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US Open Day 5 - American pack hunters; Djokovic survives but Rybakina doesn't
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US Open Day 3 - Americans advance; Wozniacki rolls back years
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