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This week on Off the Court, we're breaking down a wild week in tennis as the Asian swing delivers shock exits, breakthrough performances and major shifts across the ATP and WTA Tours.

Carlos Alcaraz suffers a surprise defeat in Shanghai, Alexander Zverev celebrates a huge career milestone, and Aryna Sabalenka is stunned in Wuhan. We also look at Jessica Pegula's unexpected exit, Daniil Medvedev's Shanghai campaign and what these results mean as the season enters its final stretch.

From unexpected upsets to the pressure of competing at the highest level, we're unpacking the biggest stories, standout performances and talking points from across the tour.

🎾 On this episode:

• Alcaraz's shock Shanghai exit
• Zverev and the race for world No. 1
• Sabalenka's surprising Wuhan defeat
• Pegula's early exit and the changing WTA draw
• Medvedev's push in Shanghai
• What to watch as the Asian swing continues

It's been a week that proves nothing is guaranteed in tennis. Tune in for your weekly courtside catch-up on Off the Court.

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The 2026 US Open is officially over — and what a finish.

Elena Rybakina is the new women’s champion and the new World No. 1 after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, while Alexander Zverev finally gets his US Open title after years of coming so close.

We break down both finals, Ben Shelton’s incredible run to his first Grand Slam final, Sabalenka’s title defense coming to an end, and the biggest takeaways from the final Grand Slam of the year.

The Grand Slam season is officially wrapped, but the 2026 tennis season continues.

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The US Open finals are set!

In this episode of Off the Court, we recap all the action from the men’s and women’s semifinals, including huge performances from Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton.

We look at Rybakina becoming the new world No. 1, Shelton reaching his first Grand Slam final, and what’s ahead in the biggest matches of the tournament.

Two finals. Four players. One last chance to make history.

The US Open is almost over — and it all comes down to this.

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The US Open is getting closer to the finals!

In today’s episode of Off the Court, we break down the women’s semifinal action featuring Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina.

We also look at Sasha Zverev’s run to the semifinals and what’s ahead for him as he continues his push for his first US Open title.

The final weekend is here — and the pressure is on.

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Ben Shelton has stunned Carlos Alcaraz — and the US Open has been turned upside down.

On today’s episode of Off the Court, we break down Shelton’s massive five-set victory over the defending champion, Frances Tiafoe’s incredible comeback, and the all-American semi-final now guaranteed in New York.

We also recap Aryna Sabalenka surviving another thriller and Jessica Pegula booking her place in the final four.

Then we look ahead to Day 11, with Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, Qinwen Zheng, Elena Rybakina, Alexander Zverev and more fighting for their place in the semi-finals.

The US Open is entering its final stretch — and anything can happen.

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The US Open has officially entered the business end of the tournament.

On Day 9, we break down the biggest results, including major quarter-final breakthroughs, American stars continuing their runs, and the latest twists in both the men’s and women’s draws.

Then we look ahead to Day 10 as the quarter-finals begin, with Sabalenka, Pegula, Navarro, Tiafoe, Michelsen, Shelton and Alcaraz all taking centre stage.

The second week is here. The pressure is rising. And the road to the US Open final is getting very real.

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The US Open is officially heating up.

On Day 8, the American men made a major statement, with Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton and Alex Michelsen all making deep runs, while Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka continued their push towards another Grand Slam title.

Now, we look ahead to Day 9 and some huge matchups, including Coco Gauff vs Iva Jovic, Iga Swiatek vs Qinwen Zheng and Naomi Osaka vs Elena Rybakina.

The second week is here — and the road to the US Open final is getting very real.

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US OPEN DAY 7: FRITZ FALLS, GAUFF MARCHES ON

Day 7 at the US Open brought heartbreak, comebacks and plenty of drama in New York. Taylor Fritz's tournament comes to an end after a stunning five-set comeback from Francisco Cerundolo, while Coco Gauff continues her run into the fourth round.

We break down the biggest results from Day 7, Madison Keys' dramatic collapse against Zheng Qinwen, Iga Swiatek's progress and the rising stars making their mark.

Then we look ahead to Day 8 and the start of the Round of 16 — including Tommy Paul vs Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev vs Frances Tiafoe and Aryna Sabalenka vs Taylor Townsend.

The second week is here, and the US Open is heating up.

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