{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/6aa59a8db54f356fc7346ae3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"US Open 2026: Shelton vs Zverev, Sabalenka vs Rybakina, and How We Got Here","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1789236685919-e1d34c22-3f97-440b-a866-6a89f62b28d7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ben Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov to set the men's final. Aryna Sabalenka went through Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina came through Coco Gauff to set the women's. Ian joins Anastasia to recap the quarterfinals and semifinals, including Shelton's 3:33 a.m. win over Carlos Alcaraz, Khachanov's run past Alexander Blockx, and Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen at the net. They also get into the walkouts, how much fans are told about the players on court, and both finals. Recorded before the women's and men's finals.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and episode overview</p><p>02:13 US Open atmosphere and player performances</p><p>04:14 Behind the scenes: industry events, brand activations, and media coverage</p><p>07:15 The first week and fan engagement</p><p>12:18 Quarterfinal recap and standout moments</p><p>20:15 Semifinal matchups and player form</p><p>30:15 Walkouts and match build-up</p><p>40:24 Fan knowledge and media representation</p><p>50:19 Final thoughts on the men's and women's finals</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p>Shop the Ground Pass Hat - <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop</a></p><p>Ojai Tennis Shop - <a href=\"https://theojai.net/merch/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://theojai.net/merch/</a></p><p>UTR Next Gen account - <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/utrnextgen/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/utrnextgen/</a></p><p><br></p><p>💬 Don’t forget to give us a leave is a 5 ⭐️ rating and drop us a comment&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Want to Support Ground Pass - <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ground Pass Shop - <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Where You can Find us Online:</p><p><br></p><p>Substack - <a href=\"https://groundpass.substack.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://groundpass.substack.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Website - <a href=\"http://www.groundpasspodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.groundpasspodcast.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Email - <a href=\"mailto:groundpasspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">groundpasspodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Blue Sky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass</a>&nbsp;</p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast</a>&nbsp;</p><p>X: <a href=\"https://x.com/groundpasspod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/groundpasspod</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter"}