Ben and Tumaini turn to the women (and the miscellany) in this second Australian Open wrap show.
This one was more straightforward, resultswise: Aryna Sabalenka was the best player, by a lot, defending her title in emphatic fashion. What do we make of her consolidation as a champion? And where is the sport at now, geopolitically?
We also cover the strong runs of Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen, as well as early exits of Swiatek, Wozniacki, and Naomi Osaka.
We also cover some other miscellaneous stories of the tournament, including the delightful Hsieh Su-wei, the tacky trophy boxes, and new the freedom of movement.
Episode 191: The Chair Has the Floor
Episode 190: French Fortune Favors Brave (and Guy Who Won Nine Times Before)
Episode 189: Draw Me Like One of Your French Opens, 2017
Episode 188: Cautiously Sliding on Clay
Episode 187b: French Open Shuns Sharapova
Episode 187a: NCRvision Song Contest Revisited
Episode 186: Jamie Hampton
Episode 185: What to Expect When Serena's Expecting
Episode 184: Resembling an Ensemble
Episode 183: Shade in the Desert
Episode 182a: Maria Sharapova: The Ice Woman Cometh
Episode 182: Dipping Into Indian Wells
Episode 181: Gulf Claps with Reem Abulleil
Episode 180: Getting Turned Around
Episode 179: Making a Racquet
Episode 178: Waking From Australian Dreams
Episode 177f: Australian Open Day 10-12: Dream Finals
Episode 177e: Australian Open Day 8-9: Growing Old, Moving Up
Episode 177d: Australian Open Day 5-7: Zverevving Up for the Second Week
Episode 177c: Australian Open Day 4: Djokovic Derails
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