Sinner DESTROYS Popyrin, Swiatek TESTED by Lamens + Raducanu sets up Rybakina CLASH | US Open 2025

The second round of the US Open delivered high drama, surprises, and a few fiery exchanges — and Joel and Chris are here to break it all down. We dive into Iga Swiatek’s gritty three-set win over Suzan Lamens, her first dropped set since Montreal, as she battles her way into the third round along with Jannik Sinner’s first serve struggle. Naomi Osaka continues her clean run in New York - bedazzled Labubu toys in tow - raising the prospect of a blockbuster showdown with Coco Gauff, who herself survived a rollercoaster three-setter against Ajla Tomljanovic with dangerous Donna Vekic awaiting in tonight’s night session on Arthur Ashe.

Elsewhere, British hopes took a hit with Jack Draper’s withdrawal due to injury, while Emma Raducanu cruised through in style, showing signs that maybe she is back to her US Open 2021 title winning best. We also unpack Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko’s heated on-court clash that had the crowd buzzing, and discuss the shifting power dynamics in men’s tennis after early exits for Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, Jakub Mensik, and fellow young guns.

We look ahead to standout Day 6 clashes including Rybakina vs Raducanu and Djokovic vs Norrie. Plus, reveal our Collect a Set player pick predictions - with Madison Keys already having exited in Round 1!

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00:00 - Intro
03:33 - Sinner vs Popyrin
07:37 - Iga Swiatek tested by Lamens
10:06 - Naomi Osaka Labubu and Nike
13:50 - Is Osaka back?
14:27 - Can Osaka beat Gauff or Vekic?
17:34 - Coco Gauff
23:33 - Ostapenko vs Townsend
30:37 - Azarenka into Round 3?!
31:21 - Jack Draper withdrawal
35:55 - Emma Raducanu
40:56 - Djokovic - Norrie
42:55 - Ruud + Rune
47:39 - Day 6 Preview
50:00 - Collect-a-set picks