Slightly off the beat of normal tennis news, but Roger Federer shocked the world today when he walked onto Wimbledon's center court with a new clothing sponsor; Uniqlo. Federer has spent his entire professional career and much of his junior life wearing Nike apparel, including the famous RF logo.

Joey discuss brand value and impact in tennis, with Federer and Wimbledon as a prime example.

Roger Federer Leaves Nike for Uniqlo

Wimbledon 2018 has been highlighted by a litany of "upsets". But how many of these lower ranked players' victories are actually upsets? Joey examines this concept and how to actually gauge the favorite in any given match on today's podcast.

Throwback pod where we discussed how to pick a match: https://soundcloud.com/openstanceaudio/how-to-predict-a-tennis-match

What Actually Constitutes an "Upset" in Tennis?

Mackenzie McDonald and Frances Tiafoe have taken very different paths to their tennis success, but each finds themselves deep into the Wimbledon draw. Joey discusses their stories and how the depth of U.S. tennis is setting up opportunites for numerous players to break through.

Mackenzie McDonald, Frances Tiafoe and the Depth of U.S. Tennis

Manic Monday is one of the most unique days on the tennis calendar, with all Round of 16 singles matches played on the same day in both the men's and women's draw. How did the action unfold and what do we think of the actual effectiveness of this type of scheduling? Listen to find out!

CDM acquired by Troon: https://www.troon.com/TROON-ACQUIRES-CLIFF-DRYSDALE-M.html

Manic Monday at Wimbledon

Quick rant today on why professional doubles matches for both men and women deserve more exposure! Why does the event that recreation players enjoy the most not get more TV and tournament coverage?

Pro Doubles Deserves More Exposure

One of the more memorable days of the tennis year saw Roger Federer lose from match point up and Rafa Nadal come back from 2 sets to 1 down on his worst surface, all while American John Isner made his first career major seminfal. 

Take a breath and catch up on the action with us.

Wild Day at Wimbledon Sees Federer Lose, Nadal Win

After a wild and unpredictable two weeks of Wimbledon, Joey recaps this years major theme of tradition vs. innovation and how tennis will move forward after scheduling issues and marathon matches.

Traditions vs. Innovation in Tennis

After a month long break, Open Stance Audio is BACK and we have a lot to catch up on!

Joey recaps some of the major storylines from the leadup to the U.S. Open including:
-Serena's shaky play
-Djokovic's Return to Dominance
-Wawrinka and Murray's Comeback

And much more! See you again tomorrow!

WE'RE BACK: US Open Series Catch Up

Today on Open Stance Audio, we discuss some of the big picture impact that the U.S. Open has on tennis in the United States. The tournament has huge financial and marketing power and plays a crucial role in growing the sport at every level. 

Check back tomorrow for the draw preview!

How the U.S. Open Impacts the Tennis Industry

Day 1 of the U.S. Open saw Simona Halep become the first ever no. 1 seed to lose in the first round, while Stan Wawrinka overcame Grigor Dimitrov in a brutal first round draw for both. Jason Kubler claimed "story of the day" rights, while young Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger Aliassime faced off for the first time on a big stage. We recap it all before previewing day 2's matches to watch. Tune back in tomorrow!

US Open Day 1 Wrap: Halep Crashes Out, Wawrinka Battles Through, Canadians Face Off

Day of the US Open was marred by extreme heat. Scorching temperatures caused a handful of retirements and a larger conversation about the safety of the players in these conditions. 

We then look ahead at an exciting day 3 schedule!

US Open Day 2 Wrap: Heat and Exhaustion

Day 3 say incredibly hot weather continue, but players perhaps becoming more acclimated with the conditions. Sloane Stephens survived a scare, while Victoria Azarenka and Stan Wawrinka appear to be rounding into form.

Stay till the end for a preview of the best day 4 matches!

US Open Day 3 Wrap: Compelling Matchups amid Brutal Conditions

Day 4 of the US Open saw one major storyline overcrowd the rest; and unsurprisingly Nick Kyrgios was involved. Joey discusses the incident of note before moving on to other notable results and previewing day 5.

Background on the drama: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2018/08/30/did-us-open-umpire-give-nick-kyrgios-pep-talk/1150123002/

US Open Day 4 Wrap: The Nick Kyrgios Show/Saga

Day 5 saw cooler temperatures but much more hotly contested matches, as round 3 got underway. Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Sloane Stephens each faced stern tests, while young gun Denis Shapovalov nearly upset Kevin Anderson. We go over it all including some thoughts on the new shot clock before previewing day 6!

US Open Day 5 Wrap: Young Guns Show Up, But Fall Just Short

We recap the clash of the Williams sisters and the effect it has on TV ratings before looking at the notable stories of Day 6. Sascha Zverev's poor major performances continued with a third round loss, while Marketa Vondrousova made her impression on the women's draw.

We then preview the best Round of 16 matches on Day 7!

US Open Day 6 Wrap: Serena Stock Rises, Zverev Struggles Continue

Sunday of Labor Day weekend was a good day for American Tennis at the U.S. Open. Serena Williams booked her spot in the quarterfinals with a three set win over Kaia Kanepi before John Isner got the crowd rocking on Armstrong in a 5 set win over Milos Raonic.

We look at all of the days major results before previewing day 8!

US Open Day 7 Wrap: A Good Day For U.S. Tennis

Day 8 saw a shocking upset and incredible performance tied into one; John Millman took out Roger Federer in 4 sets. Extremely humid conditions made for a physical battle, and it was the Aussie who handled the brutal heat more effectively. Millman's career story is a great one, which Joey goes in-depth on here.

US Open Day 8 Wrap: The Incredible Story of John Millman

Day 9 saw the match of the tournament; a 5 set epic battle between Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem. Nadal won the fifth set breaker after nearly 5 hours of play. Meanwhile Serena Williams marched on in her quest for major number 24.

All of that and more on today's episode!

US Open Day 9 Recap: Nadal Outlasts Thiem, Serena Powers on

Have you heard about what happened in the US Open women's final? Well, if you answered no, you've probably been living under a rock! We let the issue breath for a few days before delving into the topic and discussing how the story has affected all parties.

Let us know your thoughts!

US Open Women's Wrap: Naomi Osaka Wins + Serena Williams and Carlos Ramos Controversy

Open Stance Audio, presented by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, is a new Monday-Friday podcast focusing on the tennis industry. From pro tennis commentary, instruction, technique, technology and guest interviews, tennis lovers of all kinds are encouraged to listen in. Featuring a short and sweet 10 minute format, get your tennis fix each day with Open Stance Audio!

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