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Rick joins us LIVE from NYC, direct from the US Open, following one of the most athletic and electrifying tennis matches in recent history: Ben Shelton’s jaw-dropping, late-night victory over Carlos Alcaraz that ended after 3:00 AM. As Ben’s uncle, Rick shares an intimate, behind-the-scenes look from the player's box, detailing the spiritual connection to his late brother Todd Whitsken, the incredible family legacy, and what it felt like starting "USA!" chants inside Arthur Ashe Stadium in the dead of night.
We dive deep into the sheer athleticism on display, analyzing how Ben’s high-level anticipation and 146 MPH serves helped him pull off the upset. They also tackle the tournament’s controversial late-night scheduling, preview the high-stakes all-American semi-final matchup between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, and touch on how pickleball players can apply elite pro-tennis mentalities to their own game.