Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to Elena Rybakina winning her first US Open title, beating Aryna Sabalenka to underline her new status as the best player in the world.
Part one - We start by analysing the match and where it was won and lost, including Rybakina’s remarkable first set despite serving at just 27% and the way she comprehensively outplayed Sabalenka in the decider. As for the big picture, we discuss Sabalenka’s losing record in major finals, her frustration at the end of the match, Rybakina’s feat to win this title so soon after an Achilles injury, and whether she can push on and win the Career Slam.
Part two (41:50) - A round up of all the wheelchair, junior and doubles results from Saturday, including Alfie Hewett upsetting Tokito Oda and denying him a Calendar Slam in the men’s wheelchair singles final.
Part three (52:52) - Men’s final preview and predictions. Will Alexander Zverev claim a second Grand Slam title? Or will Ben Shelton become the first American man to win a major since 2003? And what will be the keys to the match up?
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