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Aug 2022
56m 25s

US Open Day 2 - Raducanu: a fairytale en...

David Law, Catherine Whitaker, Matt Roberts
About this episode

This US Open keeps on delivering. To wrap up Day 2, David and Matt discuss: 

  • How Emma Raducanu is looking to the future after her title defence ended against Alize Cornet 
  • Venus Williams’ moment in the spotlight on Ashe Stadium 
  • Iga Swiatek and Sloane Stephens setting up a second round blockbuster 
  • Why Andrea Petkovic will be much missed from the sport 
  • The incredible level produced by Danielle Collins and Naomi Osaka 
  • Rafael Nadal’s comeback victory over the impressive Rinky Hijikata 
  • Hard-fought five set wins for Jannik Sinner, Borna Coric and Lorenzo Musetti 
  • Benoit Paire’s lack of effort in defeat against Cameron Norrie 
  • Two fun sets between Carlos Alcaraz and Sebastian Baez 


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