Live from Wimbledon Day 5 - Did Raducanu play Sabalenka into title-winning form?
Summary
Hosts Catherine Whitaker, David Law, and Matt Roberts recap Day 5 at Wimbledon. They analyze Aryna Sabalenka's win over Emma Raducanu, discussing Raducanu's improved form and Sabalenka's title chances. The episode also covers major upsets like Madison Keys' loss, discusses Naomi Osaka's struggles, and highlights British player Sonay Kartal's run, along with key men's results including Alcaraz, Fritz, Rublev, and Jarry.Episode description
Catherine, David and Matt react to the events of Day 5 at Wimbledon, moments after Aryna Sabalenka wrapped up victory over Emma Raducanu.
In Part 1 we discuss the final match of the day and the improvements shown by Raducanu despite her eventual loss to the world no 1. We also look at the defeat of Madison Keys by Laura Siegemund and ask if that’s something we should have seen coming, analyse the losses for Naomi Osaka and Elina Svitolina, and discuss big wins for Sonay Kartal and Amanda Anisimova.
In part 2 (49m48s) we look at all the men’s results including Alcaraz’s four set victory against Struff, Fritz’s continued progress through the draw, and Rublev’s improved form as he beat Adrian Mannarino. There was even more Matt-coded content as Jarry beat Fonseca and Ben Shelton added to history with a 70 second serve-dominated winning game on the resumption of his match.
In part 3 (77m27s) we look look ahead to tomorrow’s order of play.
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