Raducanu on the RISE? Fernandez and de Minaur WIN in DC + Sinner in another SCANDAL!

Alex De Minaur and Leylah Fernandez are back in the winner's circle in DC as the North American hard court swing is heating up as we head toward the US Open, with the Canada Open in Montreal and Toronto just around the corner. But first, join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they reflect on all the action this week including Washington, DC — where Leylah Fernandez and Alex de Minaur dazzled their way to titles, leaving their opponents still searching for that elusive trophy. And get the violins out as sadly yes, that does include another heartbreaking loss for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who let championship points slip away once again this season.

Emma Raducanu also reclaimed the British No.1 spot with a strong semi-final run, and Venus Williams reminded us of her timeless talent at 45, turning back the clock against Peyton Stearns — a player half her age! Elsewhere, Jannik Sinner made headlines by rehiring his former fitness coach involved in the controversial clostebol case. And in coaching news, it was splitsville for both Naomi Osaka and Stefanos Tsitsipas, parting ways with Patrick Mouratoglou and Goran Ivanišević, one amicably and one not so amicably. We also preview the upcoming Canada Open, complete with draw analysis (and Joel’s rage over a Thursday final!) plus some bold, unexpected champion predictions.

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00:00 - Intro
03:57 - Sakkari bug incident
06:01 - Leylah Fernandez wants a date
08:10 - WTA Washington DC
10:29 - Emma Raducanu back in form?
15:18 - Venus Williams return
19:00 - Prague Open
20:41 - ATP Washington De Minaur
24:55 - Bublik and Darderi double up!
28:15 - Tennis Quiz
35:22 - Jannik Sinner rehires physical trainer
43:00 - Osaka - Patrick Mouratoglou
50:00 - Tsitsipas - Ivanišević
53:30 - Canadian Open Preview