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Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 7 of the 2026 US Open. He breaks down a hectic day of action for fans of American Tennis, examining the performances of Keys, Fritz, Jovic, and others. He also offers a Power Ranking of his favorite R4 matches, plus SO much more!!
Episode Notes
Storyline #1: American Women take center stage (Keys, Jovic, Anisimova) - 4:05
Storyline #2: American Men take center stage (Fritz, Tien) - 24:15
Upsets - 36:45
Going the Distance - 42:25
Other Women's Results - 45:45
Other Men's Results - 50:10
The Americans - 50:50
Players w/College Ties - 52:10
R4 Match Power Rankings - 52:40
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