Day 1 of the US Open is here, and announcer/journalist Nick McCarvel joins the podcast to discuss all the fascinating subplots surrounding the action in the Big Apple. McCarvel recaps the highs and lows of the qualifying tournament, the Iga Swiatek's attempt to maintain the #1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur's ability to bounce back from a tough loss at Wimbledon, and how Novak Djokovic will be received by the New York crowd. He also assesses which American man has the best chance for a deep run, and examines the darkhorses in both draws that are primed for success.

And then Clara Tauson and Aliaksandra Sasnovich sit down for one-on-one interviews from the "Tennis in the Land" event in Cleveland, discussing their 2023 seasons, and what the goals they each have heading into the US Open. It's a jam-packed show that will get you amped up for the year's final grand slam tournament. Hosted by Mitch Michals.