US Open Round Three: Ashe, Armstrong, and Who Gets Moved

US Open Round Three: Ashe, Armstrong, and Who Gets Moved

Author: Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter September 6, 2026 Duration: 48:40

Eala and Jović opened the Ashe night session while Naomi Osaka played Armstrong. We recap US Open round three from the grounds, on the worst day for the Americans.


▶ Round 2 Recap: https://youtu.be/9rBDwwJCLXw?si=3ELLEmErZaPO5uTW 


Anastasia is joined in this episode by Ava Wallace of The Athletic and Blair Henley co-host of the Love All podcast and On Court Presenter at the US Open on the recap.


In this episode:


- The Ashe night session call: Eala vs Jović in the opening slot, Osaka on Armstrong

- Madison Keys in press after the Zheng comeback, and what she said about needing to change something.

- Taylor Townsend's post-match interview, the language that made it to air, and Townsend on coming in scared and defending a big points haul.

Townsend's fourth round preview and her fit plan for the walk-on.

- Taylor Fritz out, and the American men's drought question

- Tsitsipas and Medvedev, and finding form this late in the year.

- Alexander Blockx over Cobolli on Armstrong, from a set down.

- A doubles upset from a collegiate wildcard pair.

- Frances Tiafoe on Armstrong and where the real tennis fans sit.

- The night session ground pass sold only at the gate, and what we still need to confirm about it.




Chapters


00:00 Intro - Round 3 Recap from the grounds

01:44 Just watching Tennis

12:45 Blair Henley on Louis Armstrong vibes and Taylor Townsend

24:24 Ava Wallace on Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz

44:15 Hot Tip for Cheap US Open tickets

41:24 Alex Eala and Iva Jovic recap

44:44 Outro


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Join hosts Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter for Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast, a conversation that goes beyond the baseline. This isn't just a recap of scores; it's a deep dive into the narratives that shape the sport. Each episode offers analysis of the ATP and WTA tours, the unique pressures of the Grand Slams, and the journeys of emerging talents, all while exploring how tennis intersects with broader culture and society. We unpack the strategy behind the big wins and share the lesser-known stories that happen off the court, aiming to provide context whether you're a lifelong fan or just finding your footing. The discussion is informed, accessible, and driven by a genuine passion for the game's intricacies and its personalities. Tune in to this podcast for a perspective that treats tennis not just as a sequence of matches, but as a continuous, evolving story. You'll find the podcast naturally covers the athletic, human, and cultural dimensions that make the sport compelling, all from a courtside seat that brings you closer to the action and its meaning.
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