# Ep 8 - Day 1 Preview and Day 2 Review of the United Cup

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Published: 2026-01-03T11:28:00+00:00
Episode link: https://talkn-tennis.captivate.fm/episode/ep-8-day-1-preview-and-day-2-review-of-the-united-cup
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## Resource

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

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