{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/6aa937cbfce2f88226686c18?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"US Open Recap - The Winners, Losers and were the influencers really a problem?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1789474480800-ec432f76-222a-4194-9de2-7e95ee0ce5af.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The US Open 2026 is finally over and some of us are happy about that. Find out who in our US Open Recap.</p><p><br></p><p>Missed our other US Open Shows? Find them here - <a href=\"https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZEVwWfsDIfA&amp;si=kFbIKK47ljI2M01w\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZEVwWfsDIfA&amp;si=kFbIKK47ljI2M01w</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev are the US Open Champions no one saw coming and so ends the most unpredictable Grand Slam season. Anastasia and Nick are joined by Lucy, of Lucy Deuce, to look back at this US Open. Does Aryna Sabalenka have a problem? Did Ben Shelton have a chance at the title? Were the influencers really a&nbsp;problem? We answer all those questions and more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction: The Depth of the WTA Top Ten</p><p>03:52 Elena Rybakina wins twice and does Aryna Sabalenka have a problem?</p><p>19:31 Did Ben Shelton have a chance against Alexander Zverev?</p><p>30:43 A look back at all the slam winners of 2026</p><p>37:48 Review of the US Open on TV</p><p>51:01 The biggest stories from this US Open</p><p>51:31 The Influencers were not the problem</p><p>56:03 Nick solves the tennis 5 sets issue!</p><p>01:04:24 The US Open Tickets are too damn high</p><p>01:08:14 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></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>Lucy Deuce - <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lucyydeuce?stkn=MWM2MGVrZDhsbjd1cA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/lucyydeuce?stkn=MWM2MGVrZDhsbjd1cA==</a></p><p><br></p><p>💬 Thank you for Listening.</p><p>Leave us a 5⭐️ star rating and drop us a comment we would love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>For Bonus Content and find out what tournament we are off to next, subscribe to our free newsletter - <a href=\"https://groundpass.substack.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://groundpass.substack.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>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>Shop the Ground Pass Merch - <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>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><strong>About Us:</strong> Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for the rest of us. Hosted by Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter, it breaks down the pro tour for casual fans and anyone new to the sport, no jargon, no gatekeeping. From Grand Slam drama to the players you should know, we make tennis easy to follow and fun to obsess over.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>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>","author_name":"Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter"}