Mary Joe Fernandez previews US Open women's singles final match
Mary Joe Fernandez previews the U.S. Open women's singles final between two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, who is the new world number one. Fernandez highlights Sabalenka's strong performance at the U.S. Open and her desire for revenge after losing to Rybakina in the Australian Open final, while emphasizing Rybakina's powerful serve and calm demeanor as key factors. Both players are described as the biggest hitters in the game, and the match is expected to be close, with a potential for three sets.
This match represents a clash between two of the season's top players, with Sabalenka seeking to defend her title and Rybakina aiming to solidify her new world number one ranking, offering insights into the state of women's tennis.
The episode also covers the men's singles final preview, featuring American Ben Shelton's historic run, and discusses the depth of American women's tennis with rising players like Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula.