About this episode
American women’s tennis is quietly stacked—and complicated.In this special State of the Union episode of Best of Three, Alvin Owusu and Torrey Hawkins break down where US women’s tennis really stands heading into the new season.They dig into:Coco Gauff’s evolution into a consistent Grand Slam force (and what still limits her ceiling)Amanda Anisimova’s comeback year, mental toughness, and why her pedigree mattersJessica Pegula’s consistency, her realistic Grand Slam window, and what her next phase looks likeWhy development curves matter more than rankings aloneWhich young Americans are trending toward the top 10—and which might be leveling outThe importance of early winning, time on tour, and making real adjustments to your gameWhy players like Eva Jovovich and Ashlyn Krueger could change the conversationWhat separates “top-50 good” from true championship contendersThis isn’t hot-take tennis talk. It’s a coach-level, long-arc conversation about development, pressure, injuries, money, confidence, and what it actually takes to win at the highest level.If you care about the future of American tennis—or just love understanding how elite players are built—this one goes deep.Send a text
