Evaluating the American Women in 2025 ft. Ben Rothenberg

Author of the "Bounces" Substack Ben Rothenberg joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to evaluate the performance of the American Women during the 2025 WTA season. They compare the successes of the 2024 vs. 2025 WTA seasons for the Americans. They then make the case for why Anisimova, Gauff, Keys, and Pegula can each be considered the best American of 2025, share their specific choices for the #1 spot, and SO much more!!

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Episode Bookmarks:

• Quick overview of the American Women in 2025 - 7:32
• Who's had the best 2025 season: The Cases - 19:47
• Amanda Anisimova - 20:20
• Madison Keys - 31:45
• Coco Gauff - 43:45
• Jessica Pegula - 55:30
• Honorable Mention + Final Selections  - 1:40:45

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