DC Chronicles: Coco Rising, Foe Fever with Erik Gudris and Richard Pagliaro

This week on the Lucky Letcord Podcast Erik Gudris joins Chris Oddo and Richard Pagliaro to talk about his time on site at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Erik was around the grounds all week for Tennis Now, taking in the action and participating in press conference featuring top players. We get his insights on the resurgence of Coco Gauff, who won her biggest career title, as well as Dan Evans, who became the oldest champion at DC since Jimmy Connors in 1988. Other topics discussed: The future of the Citi Open and the evolution of the tournament over the years. The disparity in prize money at the event between men and women. Coco's forehand, and her new coaching setup with Pere Riba at the helm and Brad Gilbert consulting. The excitement - and pressure - surrounding Frances Tiafoe at his hometown event. The game of talented Tallon Griekspoor. The plight of the American men, who had the top two seeds in DC but came away disappointed. How is the summer shaping up for the American man? Andy Murray's frustration, excitement, jubilation and heartbreak - what does it all mean? The comebacks of Caroline Wozniacki, Jennifer Brady and Milos Raonic. The return of Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek in Canada. And much much more (including the best snacks at the Citi Open) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices