Ben and Tumaini convene in the late hours of the night after Jelena Ostapenko thunderously knocked out Iga Swiatek, emphatically ending both Swiatek's title defense and her 75-week reign at the #1 ranking.
Given Ostapenko's talent and head-to-head record, should this be considered a "bad loss" for Swiatek? Can Ostapenko win the tournament? How does Aryna Sabalenka come into the #1 ranking?
Plus, a bit on Gauff d. Wozniacki, the constant corner chatter of coaches, and on how the worst way to beat Novak Djokovic seems to be to take the first two sets against him.
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Episode 170: The Boys Are Back in Town
Episode 169: Steve Simon (and the Streams)
Episode 168: Sinking, Tanking, and Politicking
Episode 167: The Sharapova Resolution
Episode 166: Keeping the Faith in Tennis
Episode 165f: U.S. Open - Kerber, Wawrinka Win; We Punch Out
Episode 165e: U.S. Open - Finals Reckoning
Episode 165d: U.S. Open - The Women in the Room
Episode 165c: U.S. Open - Halfway Home
Episode 165b: U.S. Open Foot Soldiers
Episode 164: US Open Preview State of Mind
Episode 163: Golden Girl Monica Puig and More Rio Results
Episode 162a: Olympian Upset: Delpo Defeats Djokovic
Episode 162: Federer Out, Olderers In
Episode 161: Vika, Zika, Paprika
Episode 160d: Wimbledon Volley 4: Serena and Murray Slay
Episode 160c: Wimbledon Volley 3: Super Semifinals Set!
Episode 160b: Wimbledon Volley 2: Querrey Stuns Djokovic
Episode 160a: Wimbledon Volley 1: Marcus Willis (Cartman)
Episode 159: Wimbledon 2016 Draw Preview Super-Duperness!
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