In this episode, we break down a chaotic and thrilling 24 hours of tennis from Australia. From the United Cup in Perth to the Brisbane International, we cover the epic battles, the unexpected upsets, and one of the weirdest rule enforcements we've seen in years. Plus, we preview tomorrow’s must-watch clashes.

Episode Highlights:

United Cup: Switzerland vs. Italy

1. Belinda Bencic puts on a clinic against Jasmine Paolini (6-4, 6-3).
2. Stan Wawrinka vs. Flavio Cobolli: An instant classic (6-4, 6-7, 7-6) defined by a bizarre "hindrance" moment where Cobolli lost a point for a ball falling out of his pocket. We explain the rule!
3. Mixed Doubles Decider: Switzerland holds their nerve to snatch the tie (7-5, 4-6, 10-7).

United Cup: Great Britain vs. Japan

1. Billy Harris anchors the team with a solid win over Mochizuki (7-6, 6-3).
2. Naomi Osaka tested early but powers past late replacement Katie Swan (7-6, 6-1).
3. Decider: GBR clinches the tie in a tight mixed doubles finish (7-5, 4-6, 10-7).

United Cup: Czech Republic vs. Norway

1. Jakub Mensik delivers the upset of the day, stunning Casper Ruud in straight sets (7-5, 7-6).
2. Barbora Krejcikova keeps it professional against Malene Helgo, handling business (6-4, 6-3).

Brisbane International Action

1. The Special Ks are Back: Kyrgios and Kokkinakis blow the roof off Pat Rafter Arena, taking down the top seeds Ebden & Ram in a match tie-break (7-5, 4-6, 10-8).
2. Aussie Fortunes: Ajla Tomljanovic shines (6-1, 6-3) while Daria Kasatkina falls in a heartbreaker to Potapova.
3. Frances Tiafoe cruises past Vukic (6-2, 6-2).

Match Previews & Predictions

1. Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Zizou Bergs: Can Felix hold his nerve?
2. Alex de Minaur vs. Jakub Mensik: The Demon needs to bounce back against the giant-killing Czech.
3. France’s Last Stand: Rinderknech vs. Cobolli and Paolini vs. Jeanjean.
4. Mertens vs. Mboko & Krejcikova vs. Joint: Experience meets youth.

We are waking up to a different landscape in Perth! After Sebastian Baez stuns Taylor Fritz in the "Upset of the Year," we unpack whether Team USA is showing cracks or just had a bad day. plus, we break down Alexander Zverev’s wild "game of two halves" against Griekspoor.

Then, we look ahead to a massive Day 4. Is a rotated Team USA walking into a trap against Spain? And in the late match, we explain why the rankings in Greece vs. Great Britain are lying to you—and why Emma Raducanu might just be the favorite against Maria Sakkari.

Finally, we head east to preview the Brisbane International with our flags firmly planted for Daniil Medvedev and Elena Rybakina.

Run of Show:

1. The "Perth Surprise": dissecting Baez’s takedown of Taylor Fritz.
2. Germany vs. Netherlands: Zverev survives a scare to deliver a bagel.
3. USA vs. Spain Preview: The "B-Team" Trap. Why a Fritz-to-McDonald swap could flip this tie on its head.
4. Greece vs. Great Britain: The "Billy Harris" factor and why Raducanu owns the psychological edge over Sakkari (4-0 H2H!).
5. Brisbane International: Why we are banking on a Medvedev resurgence and why Rybakina is our pick to go all the way.
6. Fan Question: Is the "Spain Upset" a real danger, or are we overthinking it?

Mentioned in this Episode:

1. United Cup Group A & E Scenarios
2. Sebastian Baez vs. Taylor Fritz
3. Alexander Zverev vs. Tallon Griekspoor
4. Emma Raducanu vs. Maria Sakkari H2H
5. Elena Rybakina’s form

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Episode Title: United Cup Day 3: The "Savage" Truth About Osaka, ZZZ’s Masterclass & Raducanu vs. Naomi Preview

Episode Description: Welcome back to Talkn Tennis! On today’s episode, Chris unpacks the absolute chaos from Day 2 of the United Cup and looks ahead to a stacked Day 3 lineup. We eat humble pie on the Zizou Bergs prediction, break down the "dark arts" in the China vs. Belgium doubles thriller, and give Stan Wawrinka his flowers after a vintage performance in the Perth heat.

Plus, we don't hold back on Team Japan’s disastrous start and Naomi Osaka’s concerning body language. Then, we dive into the crystal ball for Day 3, including the "Battle of the Brands" between Raducanu and Osaka, and why we’re doubling down on Zhang Zhizhen to upset Captain Canada.

In this episode:

1. The Mea Culpa: Owning the failed Zizou Bergs tip & why he choked.
2. China vs. Belgium: 187km/h forehands, toilet break tactics, and the Sydney crowd.
3. Stan the Man: How Wawrinka stole one from France (and saved my prediction record).
4. The Osaka Problem: A raw look at Japan’s collapse and Naomi’s attitude.
5. Day 3 Previews:
6. The Heavyweights: Zverev vs. Griekspoor.
7. The "Furniture": Why Victoria "Moko" Mboko is the real deal.
8. The Upset Alert: Can "Red-Hot" Zhang take down Felix Auger-Aliassime?
9. Van Life: The Billy Harris story & GB’s chaotic lineup changes.
10. Main Event: Raducanu vs. Osaka — The "I hope they both lose" match?
11. Italy vs. Swiss: Can a tired Stan survive Cobolli’s youth?

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