BJK Cup Finals Day 5 - Sara Errani, what did you just do?!

The World No.1 and defending champion departed, but it didn’t feel that surprising. Why? Catherine Whitaker and David Law explain all in the back of a car heading back from Flushing Meadows to Manhattan.They also talk about the angst they felt while watching Donna Vekic overcome Julia Goerges, the curious case of Alexander Zverev and his conqueror Diego Schwartzman.Then, after the evening session, David returns to talk about Nadal vs. Cilic and the burgeoning Bianca Andreescu.Rubbish Predictions, Memory Lane and Matt’s Stat - all in our daily US Open newsletter. Sign up free, here - http://po.st/TTP_NewsletterWant to help keep The Tennis Podcast going and growing? Sign up for our December 1st reminder when we launch our 2020 crowdfunding campaign - http://po.st/SupportTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Sep 201940min

Day 7 at the US Open began with a shock as Ash Barty lost to Qiang Wang, ended with another one as Stan Wawrinka knocked out Novak Djokovic, and included a big victory for Jo Konta over Karolina Pliskova. Catherine Whitaker and David Law (with a quick appearance from Matt Roberts) get stuck into it all on The Tennis Podcast. How has Konta changed as a player and a person over the past few months? What is it about playing Djokovic at Grand Slams that brings out the best in Wawrinka? And how does Djokovic's defeat change the complexion of the men's tournament? Elsewhere, Federer's exceptional performance is covered, Daniil Medvedev vs. New York is enjoyed once again, and Catherine and David give their updated reaction to the on-court interview between Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff. The Tennis Podcast is produced daily during the US Open, in association with Telegraph Sport.To receive our daily newsletter from the Slams, complete with our predictions and Matt's stat - http://po.st/TTP_Newsletter.We crowdfund a new season of the podcast ever December. If you would like to support us and receive a reminder on December 1st, put your e-mail address down here - http://po.st/SupportTheTennisPodcast***SOCIAL MEDIA***Instagram - http://po.st/TTP_InstagramTwitter - http://po.st/TTP_TwitterFacebook - http://po.st/TTP_Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Sep 201944min

Shortly after watching an electrifying Saturday night session together, Catherine Whitaker (Amazon Prime Video, Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live, BT Sport) reacted to everything they’d seen.They discuss Nick Kyrgios’ strange performance, a heart-breaking defeat for Denis Shapovalov, and Naomi Osaka’s statement win over Coco Gauff.In the day session, Bianca Andreescu showed off her skills to the Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time, Taylor Townsend backed up her big win over Simona Halep, and Rafael Nadal looked in awesome form. The Tennis Podcast is produced daily during the US Open, in association with Telegraph Sport.To receive our daily newsletter from the Slams, complete with our predictions and Matt's stat - http://po.st/TTP_Newsletter.We crowdfund a new season of the podcast ever December. If you would like to support us and receive a reminder on December 1st, put your e-mail address down here - http://po.st/SupportTheTennisPodcast***SOCIAL MEDIA***Instagram - http://po.st/TTP_InstagramTwitter - http://po.st/TTP_TwitterFacebook - http://po.st/TTP_Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Sep 201945min

David Law is joined by esteemed New York Times journalist Christopher Clarey to discuss the major stories from this year’s US Open so far. They talk about the way in which Coco Gauff’s run is transcending tennis, Serena Williams’s chase for 24, how the sport should deal with Nick Kyrgios, and the reasons behind umpire Damian Steiner's dismissal. Finally, the best of the action from Friday at Flushing Meadows is wrapped up, including an update on the health of Novak Djokovic’s shoulder, and news of the way in which Daniil Medvedev antagonised the crowd and then thanked them for booing him in an extraordinary post-match interview. The Tennis Podcast is produced daily during the US Open, in association with Telegraph Sport.To receive our daily newsletter from the Slams, complete daring/dodgy predictions and Matt's stat - http://po.st/TTP_Newsletter.We crowdfund a new season of the podcast ever December. If you would like to support us and receive a reminder on December 1st, put your e-mail address down here - http://po.st/SupportTheTennisPodcast***SOCIAL MEDIA***Instagram - http://po.st/TTP_InstagramTwitter - http://po.st/TTP_TwitterFacebook - http://po.st/TTP_Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Aug 201934min

After the washout on Wednesday, Thursday was throbbing with matches at the US Open.Taylor Townsend was the feel-good story, reminding us all what serve-and-volley tennis feels like to watch. She knocked out Simona Halep.Dan Evans set up a belter against Roger Federer. Do the Tennis Podcast team think he stands a chance?And Simon Briggs was back to talk about the tennis he's seen so far, deleted tweets and post-coital cigarettes ...The Tennis Podcast is produced daily during the US Open, in association with Telegraph Sport.To receive our daily newsletter from the Slams, complete daring/dodgy predictions and Matt's stat - http://po.st/TTP_Newsletter.We crowdfund a new season of the podcast ever December. If you would like to support us and receive a reminder on December 1st, put your e-mail address down here - http://po.st/SupportTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Aug 201941min

Only nine matches were completed on Wednesday at the US Open as rain fell in New York, but there were still things for Catherine Whitaker and David Law to discuss.They start with some Nick Kyrgios drama from the night before, and in particular his comment that the ATP is "pretty corrupt". Can he say that without evidence? Was he wise to clarify that position in a statement? And is all this just a distraction from the fact that his behaviour in Cincinnati is still under review and he still hasn't apologised to umpire Fergus Murphy?Elsewhere, Elina Svitolina played superbly to beat a coffee-fuelled Venus Williams, and Roger Federer came from a set down to beat Damir Dzumhur. What's causing his slow starts? And how did he turn the match around so emphatically?Finally, David reveals the hint he received that Borna Coric was going to withdraw, and there's chat about the ATP's decision to dismiss umpire Damian Steiner. There will be daily editions of The Tennis Podcast throughout the US Open, produced in association with The Telegraph.A newsletter will be sent out each day, containing daily predictions, Matt's stat, and a trip down memory lane. To receive it - http://po.st/TTP_Newsletter.We will crowdfund our 2020 season of The Tennis Podcast in December. If you like the show, want to support it, and would like a December 1st reminder, put your e-mail address down here - http://po.st/SupportTheTennisPodcast.***SOCIAL MEDIA***Instagram - http://po.st/TTP_InstagramTwitter - http://po.st/TTP_TwitterFacebook - http://po.st/TTP_Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Aug 201930min

Day two at the US Open was one of those days where you didn't know where to look. With so much happening, including upsets galore in the men's draw, Catherine Whitaker and David Law had to convene twice to discuss it all on The Tennis Podcast.Defeats for Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem and Roberto Bautista Agut have thrown things wide open in the bottom half of the men's draw. Is Tsitsipas simply suffering from burnout? How well did Andrey Rublev do to navigate the drama and disrupt him? And is it even a surprise that Thiem lost?Elsewhere, Catherine and David chat about Rafael Nadal's comfortable win over John Millman, Denis Shapovalov's demolition of Felix Auger-Aliassime, and defeat for Kyle Edmund.In the women's draw, three-set wins for Naomi Osaka, Simona Halep and Coco Gauff are covered. And is Aryna Sabalenka beginning to rediscover her best form? Her prospects are discussed after a thrilling win over Victoria Azarenka.The Tennis Podcast will be produced daily throughout the US Open, in association with The Telegraph.A newsletter will be sent out each day, containing daily predictions, Matt's stat, and a trip down memory lane. To receive it - http://po.st/TTP_Newsletter.We will crowdfund our 2020 season of The Tennis Podcast in December. If you like the show, want to support it, and would like a December 1st reminder, put your e-mail address down here - http://po.st/SupportTheTennisPodcast.***SOCIAL MEDIA***Instagram - http://po.st/TTP_InstagramTwitter - http://po.st/TTP_TwitterFacebook - http://po.st/TTP_Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Aug 201928min

Serena Williams is her best self every time Maria Sharapova faces her across a tennis net. Day one of the US Open was no different.Afterwards, drinks in hand, Catherine Whitaker and David Law convened to review the day in the lobby of a hotel in which players past and present wandered by, including Nick Kyrgios heading out ...Why does Sharapova bring out the best in Serena? Is it personal? Will this be the catalyst for a run to major 24?Elsewhere, what happened with the British players, who looked good, and how did Federer get on against Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal?The Tennis Podcast will be produced daily throughout the US Open.A newsletter will be sent out each day, containing daily predictions, Matt's stat, and a trip down memory lane. To receive it - http://po.st/TTP_Newsletter.We will crowdfund our 2020 season of The Tennis Podcast in December. If you like the show, want to support it, and would like a December 1st reminder, put your e-mail address down here - http://po.st/SupportTheTennisPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Aug 201942min