WTA Insider Podcast

On Day 6, Simona Halep survived a scare against Timea Babos but the rest of the third round completed without much drama. Hear from Halep, Venus Williams, Karolina Pliskova, Serena Williams, and Petra Kvitova, all of whom have booked a spot into the Round of 16. Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane also reflect on what has been a decidedly drama-free first week, which put the quality of the tour's best on full display. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Just call her the Cardiac Kid. On Day 5 at the US Open, Madison Keys came back from the brink to defeat the talented Naomi Osaka, coming back from 1-5 down in the final set to win. Caroline Wozniacki is in the midst of her own comeback of sorts, booking a spot in the Round of 16. Hear from both women as well as Osaka, who has much to learn from her tough loss. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Serena wasn't flawless, but she was very good. The Insider Team recaps Day 4 at the US Open, which featured a roof sighting, and Beyonce sighting, and dominant Serena sighting. Hear from the World No.1 after her second round win as well as No.51 Zhang Shuai, who remains one of the most heartwarming stories of the 2016 season. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Three years ago, No.48 Anastasija Sevastova walked away from tennis. On Wednesday night she pulled off the biggest win of her career on the biggest stage in tennis. Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane recap Day 3 at the US Open, Sevastova's big upset over No.3 Garbiñe Muguruza, and Caroline Wozniacki's win over Svetlana Kuznetsova. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

On Day 2 of the US Open, Serena Williams passed her first test with flying colors with a straight set win over Ekaterina Makarova. Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane recap Serena's strong statement and Connecticut Open champion Agnieszka Radwanska joins the podcast to discuss her confidence-boosting win. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Ana Ivanovic joins the podcast to discuss her 2016 season, her growing love for New York, and talks about her toughest matches and unluckiest moments. Courtney Nguyen and David Kane also recap a hectic Day 1 at the US Open. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Who are the contenders, dark horses, and sentimental favorites as we head to the last Slam of the year? WTA Insider Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and David Kane break down the US Open draw and ESPN's Pam Shriver joins the podcast to preview the tournament.

Angelique Kerber couldn't do it. Sania Mirza could. Ah, that fickle No.1 ranking. Karolina Pliskova ended Kerber's bid for the No.1 ranking at the Western and Southern Open, as the 24-year-old Czech beat the World No.2 to win the biggest title in her career. Sania Mirza would not be stopped in her quest to hold on to the No.1 ranking, as she and new partner Barbora Strycova rallied to beat Martina Hingis and CoCo Vandeweghe for the doubles title. Hear from Pliskova, Kerber, and Mirza after an unexpected and exciting week in Cincy. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Angelique Kerber is a win away from the No.1 ranking. Can Karolina Pliskova stop Kerber's romp to the Western & Southern Open title? Hear from both Kerber and Pliskova ahead of Sunday's final as well as the vanquished semifinalists Simona Halep and Garbiñe Muguruza, both of whom leave Cincy confident and hungry. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Angelique Kerber and Simona Halep are on a collision course. The quarterfinals are set at the Western & Southern Open and Kerber is three wins away from taking over the No.1 ranking. Hear from both Kerber and Halep as they prepare for the business end of a fine week in Cincinnati. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.