US Open Day 1 - Serena's Sharapova Statement; Federer Beats Nagal; Konta, Evans Edge Through;

Serena Williams is her best self every time Maria Sharapova faces her across a tennis net. Day one of the US Open was no different.Afterwards, drinks in hand, Catherine Whitaker and David Law convened to review the day in the lobby of a hotel in which players past and present wandered by, including Nick Kyrgios heading out ...Why does Sharapova bring out the best in Serena? Is it personal? Will this be the catalyst for a run to major 24?Elsewhere, what happened with the British players, who looked good, and how did Federer get on against Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal?The Tennis Podcast will be produced daily throughout the US Open.A newsletter will be sent out each day, containing daily predictions, Matt's stat, and a trip down memory lane. To receive it - http://po.st/TTP_Newsletter.We will crowdfund our 2020 season of The Tennis Podcast in December. If you like the show, want to support it, and would like a December 1st reminder, put your e-mail address down here - http://po.st/SupportTheTennisPodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.