Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast (Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter)

Welcome to Ground Pass. A Tennis Podcast for the Casual Fan w/ Anastasia Folorunso & Nick Carter

Where is Peng Shuai? - https://www.si.com/tennis/2023/03/29/peng-shuai-wta-principle-or-profit-daily-cover

ATP China Open info - https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/beijing/747/overview

WTA China Open info - https://www.wtatennis.com/tournament/1020/beijing/2023/scores

ATP Shanghai Masters Draw - http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2023/5014/mds.pdf

WTA China Open Draw - https://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/draws/2023/1020/MDS.pdf

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Grand Slam, Masters 1000, 500, 250: What does it all mean? In this episode of Ground Pass we break down the varying types of professional tennis tournaments on the tours.

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• Qinwen 👸🏻 doing Karaoke during the trophy ceremony - https://shorturl.at/bfAQ8
• Gregor Dimitrov and Andrey Rublev hug at the net - https://shorturl.at/jklsC
• Rublev v Mannerino handshake at the net - https://shorturl.at/eipS5
• Jessica Pegula post - https://shorturl.at/jxL68

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Ranking points - how are they calculated, earned and why does it matter. Promise no math was invloved in the making of this episode. 

And of course we discuss the last two weeks of tennis.

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• Jannik Sinner and his Carrot 🥕 - https://shorturl.at/cerDL

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Game, set, match! Scoring in tennis can be a bit tricky to get the hang off. In this rambling episode we try and break it down for you. Hang in there its going to be a bumpy ride. 

And of course we discuss the last two weeks of tennis.

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For Love of Country

It’s all about the Davis Cup!

The Sounds, the atmosphere, the matches. Join is as we attempt to give you a taste of Malaga and the Davis Cup Finals 2023.

We also preview the ATP Next Gen Finals

Thank you to Paolo from Italy, Ubaldo Scanagatta, Yannis Blackburn & John Silk of Talking Tennis for contributing to this episode.

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• Find work from Ubaldo at Ubitennis (@Ubitennis on X & at www.ubitennis.com)
• Find work from Yannis Blackburn on Tennis Europe - https://www.tenniseurope.org
• Follow John Silk @JSilk on X & Talking Tennis @TalkingTennisTT on X and www.youtube.com/@TalkingTennisTT on Youtube.
• Davis Cup Qualifying Draw - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVTCj_zisfI
• Billie Jean King Cup Qualifying Draw - https://www.youtube.com/live/YFsOgkgxIGI?si=y84Bud0bNV3aSOpz 
• Sinner v Djokovic Davis Cup match highlights - https://youtu.be/Z-xPjqqyK5A?si=KpvtRzbtB8rbZeGt
• Next Gen finalist and Rules - https://www.nextgenatpfinals.com/en/

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Nick and Anastasia review the 2023 season. What was their match of the year, the players of the year and what to look forward to in 2024.

This episode even includes a mini rant…

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• Talking Tennis YouTube channel - https://shorturl.at/an235

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Happy New Year and Welcome to the New Tennis Season.

You might be wondering, How do I watch tennis in 2024? Nick and Anastasia have you covered.

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• Talking Tennis You Tube channel - https://shorturl.at/an235

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Its time for the first Grand Slam of the year and here is our Australian Open preview.

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• Tennis Talk with Cam Williams - https://www.youtube.com/@thetennistalk
• Jessica Pegula v Katie Boulter Extended Highlights | United Cup 2024 Group C - https://youtu.be/q7y5esTXd3A?si=_oY6b9s561meIrOv

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The Australian Open is over and what a two weeks it was. The Champions have been crowned with Aryna Sabalenka as the Women’s champion and Jannik Sinner as the Men’s. We start recording this podcast in the 5th set so listen along as we review AO and react live to Sinner’s win.

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Links:

ATP Reality Show it’s all scripted 🤣 - https://youtu.be/p0DgmkI2FiE?si=nA5T8DRt8FhumAKk

The Athletic article about the ATP Social Media team - https://theathletic.com/5264711/2024/02/10/tennis-atp-video-murray-djokovic/?source=user_shared_article

The BBC article on Andy Murray - https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/68146377.amp

Unfiltered Tennis Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-unfiltered/id1436005289?i=1000644697259

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Daria Katatkina’s Youtube Channel - https://youtu.be/MiLQvyHhVOA?si=Rf8kZTSSXEZFSoM6

Ground Pass Tournament Guides - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3MYfe7gMPr/?igsh=MW9tbWluNjQ1MHp6MA==

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Welcome to Ground Pass On Site.

Anastasia is attending Indian Wells this year.

We will be up loading short daily podcasts about our experience while we are here.

This is our Day 1 recap.

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It’s Day 2 of Indian Wells and it was even better than Day 1

Lets talk about your strategy for attending a tournament the size of Indian Wells if you want to see you favourite players and the matches we saw on Day 2.

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• Jeremy from FocusedTennis on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/focusedtennis?igsh=MWIxemlxbG9zYnA2ZQ==https://www.instagram.com/focusedtennis?igsh=MWIxemlxbG9zYnA2ZQ==
• Brian from CoachBTV on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachbtv?igsh=bmVsN216NDAzZnd1

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We come to you live from Indian Wells for Ep 5, Season 1

(Finally organised the podcast stream)

Anastasia was in California for the Indian Wells tournament and brings you updates live from the the event. We introduce our new series called Ground Pass On Site where we take you tennis tournaments and give you our tips and trick if you plan to attend.

This episode features post press interviews from Anna Blinkova, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek & Naomi Osaka

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Ground Pass is on the road again and we are completing the sunshine double.

Join us over the next few days for our Daily Recap of the Miami Open tournament.

Do you have any questions about the tournament. Leave us a review with your question and we will get you an answer.

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Still a quiet day on the ground. Got to watch some good matches and talk to some player.

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Long and busy day on the grounds of the Miami Open

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Its was a rainy one. Lets recap Day 4

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It was a great day for Live Tennis. Let's recap.

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When a little long on this one but had to do a little rant on coaching.

Day 6 was a little slow as we get into the 2nd week of the tournament.

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Welcome Groundpassers to the Day 7 recap.

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The Last Recap from Miami

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This was a bit of a rambling episode but good fun listening back at it.

Recorded on March 22nd which was almost a complete wash out at the Miami Open, Nick and Anastasia recap the end of Indian Wells, the differences between Indian Wells and the Miami Open and go on a bit of a tangent on the new stars if the ATP and past transitions.

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We have a website and an email! Things are looking up for the Ground Pass podcast.

Exciting new changes and additions are coming to the Ground Pass Podcast. Listen in to see whats coming up.

We also wrap up our experience on location at the sunshine double and look forward to the clay season ahead. As always this was a fun one.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

James’ Monte Carlo Review - https://popcorntennis.com/2022/04/19/a-fans-guide-to-the-monte-carlo-masters/

BJK Cup schedule - https://www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/draws--results?stage=FC-QLS&year=2024&region=W-FC-2024-QLSQualifiers

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Its the first of our Mini Pods and Nick breaks down what happened this week on the tennis tour and what is coming up this week.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

James’ Monte Carlo Review - https://popcorntennis.com/2022/04/19/a-fans-guide-to-the-monte-carlo-masters/

Barcelona ATP 500 Draw - https://www.protennislive.com/posting/2024/425/mds.pdf

Stuttgart WTA 500 Draw - https://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/draws/2024/1051/MDS.pdf

Rouen WTA 250 - https://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/draws/2024/2066/MDS.pdf

Munich ATP 250 Draw - https://www.protennislive.com/posting/2024/308/mds.pdf

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Doubles, Doubles, Doubles.

We are joined on the podcast by Will Boucek to discuss the changes coming to doubles matches starting at the Madrid Open. This joint WTA & ATP 1000 level event will act as a testing ground in the hopes to revive the Doubles game.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

Tennis Major’s Article with Jamie Murray - https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/jamie-murray-about-doubles-it-just-feels-like-its-slowly-going-downhill-745822.html

Will’s Doubles Survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Z9qx8VGW-I5C4xHaaeEjpYuoRG-aV0FubWKPcS2Mv4K5Mw/viewform

Tennis Tribe interview with Matt Ebden - https://www.thetennistribe.com/matt-ebden-interview/

Doubles Only Tennis Podcast - https://thetennistribe.buzzsprout.com

Served Podcast with Andy Roddick & Bryan Brothers - https://pod.fo/e/2336c7

Roger and his Cows - https://www.si.com/tennis/2013/07/23/roger-federer-cow-swiss-open

Marton Fucsovics’ natural state - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/episodes/s1e8

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Back with a mini pod breaking down the highlights if the 1st week of the Madrid Open.

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Madrid Open Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MMOPEN

Madrid Open Twitch - twitch.tv/mutuamadridopen

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Quick recap of the Madrid Open and preview of the Rome Masters/ WTA 1000. Bit of a sleep deprived pod but we did it.

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Madrid Open Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MMOPEN

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Quite the eventful first week of the Rome Master and WTA 1000 level event. Capped off today with the exit of Novak Djokovic from the tournament. Let’s catch up on the week that was.

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Finally got around to reviewing Challengers. Anastasia talks to 2nd Assistant Director Jeff Pitman and Coach and digital creator Coach B.

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Rome was a tail of 2 sides, a chaotic ATP draw which fell apart lovely in the end with Sasha Zverev winning the title and a reliable WTA draw what saw Iga Swiatek win the title and the Dirty Double

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Nick breaks for the winners of Finals Saturday and some of the results of Day 1 of Roland Garros aka the French Open. 

Andy Murray loses to Stan Wawrinka, Alejandro Tabilo & Nicolas Jarry are out and Carlos Alcaraz is fine.

Day 1 of Roland Garros was fun.

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In this bonus episode of Ground Pass, we bring you an exclusive interview with Danny Lee, director of the documentary "Who is Stan Smith?", and the legendary tennis player himself, Stan Smith. Join us as we delve into the making of the documentary, the history of the iconic Stan Smith shoe, and Stan's illustrious tennis career.

We explore the journey behind the documentary, the cultural impact of the Stan Smith shoe, and the deep friendships that have shaped Stan's life, including his relationship with Arthur Ashe. Danny shares his personal connection to tennis and how the pandemic reignited his passion for the sport, leading to this unique filmmaking opportunity.

Stan reflects on his Davis Cup days, the groundbreaking 1973 boycott, and the importance of making tennis more accessible. He also discusses the increasing success of college tennis players and offers advice for current athletes advocating for change in the sport.

Whether you're a tennis enthusiast or a fan of sports documentaries, this episode offers a fascinating look into the life of Stan Smith and the legacy of his famous shoe.

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The French Open is underway and Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek might has just provided the match of the year.

We talk about:

• Naomi Osaka v Iga Swiatek
• Rain in Paris and ground pass ticket holders
• Rain, and
• The French Crowd

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It’s week 2 of the French Open and the cream is rising to the top. We are joined by Guest Craig Shapiro aka The Fifth Slam who is on the ground at Roland Garros. We talk about the ground’s, fans, sights and sounds of the tournament. We also look back at the past week of matches and look forward at who the contenders are.

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Nick and Anastasia catch up on the tennis at Roland Garros. 

We talk about the upcoming Sincaraz show down. Novak Djokovic’s knee injury, Iga Swiatek looking unbeatable, Mirra Andreeva & Jasmine Paolini making break throughs, doubles and more.

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Anastasia was joined by Ian Mondul of Forty-Love & the Tennis Today podcast. We discuss the Women’s final at Roland Garros; Iga Swiatek’s dominance and Jasmine Paolini’s phenomenal run.

And then we get to the fashion on court at the French Open. As tennis is having a moment in the wider culture, with movies like Challengers making a breakthrough, the “tennis look” is making its way into day to day fashion outfits; but is it making it on to the court? Ian and Anastasia dissect who is hitting the mark and who is not at this tournament.

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Nick and Anastasia reunite to break down the exhilarating action at Roland Garros. From Iga Swiatek’s dominant performance in the women's final to Carlos Alcaraz’s thrilling victory in the men's final, they cover it all. Nick shares his unique experience of watching the finals with friends, offering fresh perspectives on the matches and the players. They also delve into the implications of Iga’s dominance on clay and speculate on the future of young talents like Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

In this episode, they also discuss:

- The unexpected doubles victory of Coco Gauff and Katerina Siniakova

- Jasmine Paolini’s commendable run to the singles and doubles finals

- Diede de Groot’s incredible 15th consecutive Grand Slam title in wheelchair tennis

Nick and Anastasia reflect on their favorite moments from the tournament, including Iga Swiatek saving match point against Naomi Osaka and the electrifying match between Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and David Goffin. As the clay season wraps up, they look ahead to the grass court season, with Nick promising mini-pods to keep listeners updated.

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Welcome to the most British episode of Ground Pass yet! Nick takes over as Anastasia takes a break, diving into the start of the grass court season. From the history of grass courts to this week's tournament winners, Nick covers it all. Learn about the unique challenges of playing on grass, the surprising origins of Wimbledon, and the standout performances from Jack Draper, Katie Boulter, and other notable players. This episode is packed with insights and updates from Stuttgart, Nottingham, and 's-Hertogenbosch, along with a look ahead to key upcoming tournaments in Berlin, Queen's Club, Halle, and Birmingham.

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Welcome back to another mini pod on Ground Pass! This week, we dive deep into the captivating stories from the grass court season. Nick highlights the incredible journey of Fran Jones, a player defying the odds despite a genetic condition, and Billy Harris, who travels in a converted Ford transit van to save on costs while competing at the highest levels. We also celebrate Jack Draper's rise as Britain's number one and his impressive performance at Queen's Club.

Nick doesn't stop there; he shares insights on Tommy Paul's victory at Queen's, the American success stories at Berlin and Queen's, and Jessica Pegula's triumphant return to form. We also get a glimpse into the upcoming Wimbledon wild cards and the final warm-up week before the prestigious tournament begins.

Whether it's the grit of overcoming personal challenges or the thrill of competing on the biggest stages, this episode is packed with inspiring tennis tales that will leave you eager for more. Tune in to hear about the players making waves and the stories that make tennis so compelling.

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Welcome back to Ground Pass! In this exciting episode, Anastasia returns from her break and joins Nick to dive into the upcoming Wimbledon tournament. They discuss the thrilling stories and matches to watch out for. The duo shares their excitement for Wimbledon, reminiscing about its nostalgic charm and the brief yet intense grass court season.

Nick talks about his upcoming trip to Wimbledon, including his plans to catch matches on Court Two and Centre Court. They also discuss the latest news and player updates, including Andy Murray's potential last Wimbledon appearance and Novak Djokovic's recovery from knee surgery. The conversation shifts to the standout performances in recent tournaments, highlighting players like Taylor Fritz and Alejandro Tabilo.

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Last episode of the podcast featuring Nick philosophical ramblings - https://pod.fo/e/24b084

Damien’s post about catching a train to watch the tennis - https://x.com/damiankust/status/1807370187114463729?s=46&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A

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Ground Pass On Site is back and this time we are at Wimbledon. Nick is attending the tournament and will bring us short daily updates about the experience being at SW19.

Today Nick:

• Visited the Wimbledon Museum (of course he did ;) )
• Saw Jessica Pegula win her first round match
• Ran over to catch Iga practice 
• And gave a watchlist for Day 3 ground pass holders

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Day 3 was rain filled but with some great tennis

Today Nick:

• Got to check out Aorangi for the first time
• Enjoy 2 sets of Gael Monfils v Stan Wawrinka
• And spotted a few players on the grounds

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Better late than never, Nick recaps his *perfect* day at Wimbledon

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Nick is back and Anastasia quizzes him about his trip to Wimbledon.

We talk about the grounds, atmosphere of the tournament and how to get tickets for next year.

The we talk about the stories that dominated the first week of Wimbledon and preview the Singles quarterfinal matchups.

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What a weekend!

Nick and Anastasia review the Finals weekend where Carlos Alcaraz completes the Channel Slam winning Wimbledon by defeating Novak Djokovic.

Barbora Krejcikova fulfills a dream. Jasmine Paolini steals the heart of Wimbledon and we have a stellar Double(s) Finals with Henry Patten & Harri Heliovaara and Katerina Siniakova & Taylor Townsend coming out the champions.

And let’s not forget the historic wins by Alfie Hewett and Diede De Groot.

What a weekend indeed!

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Taylor Townsend’s Story - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/18/sports/tennis/taylor-townsend-australian-open.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7U0.ZCzf.e_BpRll94aOo&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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It’s finally here! The Paris 2024 Olympics starts now. We preview the games and other tennis tournaments happening this week.

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The Olympics is well underway and the main story is all about the doubles. Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz and Andy Murray and Dan Evans are having quite the run at the tournament.

In this mini pod with Anastasia, she talks about that and more and also news from the grounds of the Mubadala Citi DC Open.

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Meet the Player: Mattia Bellucci - https://youtu.be/5fEWXVYtYRI?si=0h4mavsFyxO6GMnk

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Mattia Bellucci is a 23 year old player from Italy.

We talked to him after his 1st round qualifying match at the Mubadala DC Citi Open.

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Meet Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara Mens Doubles Wimbledon Champions 2024.

The pair started playing together earlier this year and started winning tournaments pretty much immediately. They quietly made their way through the Wimbledon doubles draw and played one of the matches of the tournament to win the title.

Once pretty much unknown they have been thrust into the spotlight and are helping shine a light on the doubles game as they make their way through the US Swing.

The Mens doubles tour has seen some new trials and innovations come through this year and Harri recently was mic'd up for their first match at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. 

Hopefully teams like Henry and Harri and these new innovations can reinvigorate the doubles game and get us all watching more doubles.

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He has won every Slam, every masters 1000, ATP finals and now Novak Djokovic has finally won an Olympic gold medal completing the career Golden Slam.

He is not the only one breaking records, this Olympics was full of them with Carlos Alcaraz, Sara Errani & Mirra Andreeva breaking records of their own.

Here is our review.

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Anastasia is joined by Mitch Michals from the Tennis Channel Inside-in podcast.

Ground Pass is On Site and the Cincinnati Open, we preview the event, give a quick guide to the tournament and talk about who is in and who is out: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff & Jasmine Paolini. And how could we miss Naomi Osaka in Qualifying.

We also hit on the top stories coming out of Canada:

• Sebi Korda, Amanda Anisimova, Jessica Pegula & Andrey Rublev all coming out on top. 

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Anastasia and Nick discuss Anastasia's recent trip to the Cincinnati Open and the upcoming US Open. They reflect on the origins of the Groundpass podcast and the importance of watching tennis live. Then we breakdown the US Open and how to plan a day during the free Fan Week, which includes qualifying matches and player practices. During the second part of the conversation, Anastasia and Nick discuss the US Open tournament as a whole and provide tips and insights for attending.

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Served Podcast Live from Cincinnati - https://youtu.be/SrXvpc-HREE?si=GBwdePPu3EyzyY4C

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Anastasia's Trip to the Cincinnati Open

08:51 The Unique Atmosphere of the Cincinnati Open

13:48 Diverse Food Options at the Cincinnati Open

20:34 Ticket Prices and Comparisons to Other Tournaments

24:26 The Origins of the Groundpass Podcast

31:45 Preparing for the US Open Fan Week

34:04 Enjoying the Free Fan Week at the US Open

36:54 Enhancing Your Tennis Experience by Attending Live Matches

46:20 Ticket Prices and Availability

56:52 Tips for Getting US Open Tickets

01:05:38 Alternative Tournaments During the US Open

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Its the last Slam of the year and Ground Pass is On Site for the US Open.

Anastasia is joined on site by Coach B - Brian Bradley, a return guest on the pod.

They discuss the qualifying tournament and what it means to the players participating.

There is still 3 more days left of Fan Week. if you are in the area get yourself over to Flushing Meadows

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Fan week brought all the good vibes but it’s time to get down to business.

Nick and Anastasia recap the week that was and go through the schedule of the first 2 days of the US Open. Its going to be blockbuster.

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US Open Fan Week Website - https://www.usopen.org/en_US/about/us_open_fan_week.html

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Anastasia is joined by Ian of Forty Love to talk about the week that was at the US Open and what to expect from week 2.

They discuss what the grounds have been like in the first week, What the tennis has been like over the first few days of the slam, and a look ahead to the 2nd week of the US Open.

We of course could not end this podcast conversation without talking about the fashion at the Open. Which were our favourite kits and which didn’t quite hit the mark?

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Forty Love on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9k

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The last Grand Slam of the year is over and we have our champions. We have a repeat of the Australian Open champions and the Cincinnati champions and arguably our new hardcourt King and Queen.

Anastasia and Nick review the final grand slam of the year. What it was like to attend and watch on tv and what the rest of the season holds.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

Amazon TV Show about Juniors road to the Orange Bowl - Top Class Tennis - https://www.amazon.com/Uninterrupteds-Top-Class-Tennis-Season/dp/B0D19RPWKR

Mini Aryna Sabalenka - https://youtu.be/tAExylQtzqw?si=dbByRNQFmBrEU_c9

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On this episode of Ground Pass we throw it back to the US Open. On Labor Day Monday, Anastasia was joined by Will Boucek to talk doubles.

During the 2nd weeks of a slam, most of the outside courts are taken over by doubles which are accessible to ground pass ticket holders.

Anastasia and Will catch up on the doubles tournament at the time of recording and Will updates us on the impact of the experimental changes that have come to the doubles game this year.

Watch the video version of this on our YouTube page. Link below.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

Changes to doubles that started in Madrid - https://www.atptour.com/en/news/innovative-atp-doubles-trial-2024

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This week the conversation explores the current state of tennis in Asia, focusing on the Asian swing of tournaments, the challenges of viewing tennis across different time zones, and the rise of local players. Eddie, known as Tennis Asia, shares insights on marquee tournaments, the popularity of tennis in the region, and the experiences of attending these events. The discussion also highlights the importance of local players in boosting tennis's popularity and the upcoming tournaments that fans can look forward to. 

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Tennis Asia on X - https://x.com/tennisasia?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A

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In this episode of Groundpass, Anastasia discusses the ongoing Asian swing in tennis, highlighting key tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, and the significance of this part of the season for players. She delves into the importance of breaking into the top 100 rankings, the recent performances of players like Yunchaokete Bu and Arthur Fils, and the impact of coaching changes, particularly for Naomi Osaka. The conversation also covers the Laver Cup, its format, and player perspectives on exhibition events, before wrapping up with insights on upcoming tournaments and player returns.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

How to pronounce Yunchaokete Bu - https://www.atptour.com/en/players/yunchaokete-bu/y09v/overview

Taylor Fritz’s thoughts on Laver Cup - https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass/post/DAbgfnDP-zN/?xmt=AQGzMskaMDZKZlwTNKyDQ-jgS7917cB1tABzQcilHFQ_Sg

6 Slam Kings tournament trailer - https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass/post/DAez0bggAa6/?xmt=AQGzoioo091zZgSs3u2ZAlEjnYpUCBNzQ7d2UDkm2jGzGA

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In this episode, Nick discusses the recent tennis tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, highlighting the performances of players like Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff, and Muchova. He reflects on the challenges of following tennis due to time zone differences and emphasizes the importance of coaching in the sport. The episode also marks the one-year anniversary of the Grand Pass podcast, celebrating the community of tennis fans that has formed around it.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• Sinner v Alcaraz 8-minute China Open Final Highlight - https://youtu.be/Kv_obyZNKl4?si=9QJhiX9wM1iz6GU4
• Muchova v Gauff final highlights - https://youtu.be/wt4YtFaifg4?si=pgD6UL4pp9YY8kS8

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00:00 Introduction and Scheduling Challenges

02:00 Beijing Finals and Key Matches

04:04 Alcaraz vs Sinner: A Rivalry to Watch

05:02 Tokyo Highlights and Emerging Players

06:51 WTA China Open: Coco Gauff's Triumph

08:58 Coaching Dynamics in Tennis

10:12 Celebrating One Year of Groundpass

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The dream team is back together! Anastasia and Nick reunite to discuss the recent retirement announcement of tennis legend Rafa Nadal. We reflect on his illustrious career, memorable matches, and the emotional impact of his departure from professional tennis. Then we catch up on Wuhan, highlighting the intriguing rivalry between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. We discuss the importance of context in understanding player performance beyond rankings, the journey of Qinwen towards the WTA finals. We hit on Novak Djokovic's return, umpire conflicts in matches in Shanghai, and the significant shift at Wimbledon towards electronic line calling.

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• Nadal v Djokovic Australian Open 2012 trophy ceremony: https://youtu.be/HhCzXwdUs_U?si=JSi9swlk9rWqOs5d
• Strokes of Genius documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8638420/
• Qinwen’s Vogue Cover: https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4148066/zheng-qinwen-becomes-first-athlete-to-grace-the-cover-of-vogue-china

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In this episode of the Ground Pass Podcast, Anastasia discusses the latest happenings in the world of tennis, focusing on the importance of player stories and comebacks. She highlights the remarkable recovery of Paula Badosa and the unexpected return of Danielle Collins. The conversation also covers the Six Kings Slam exhibition event, player retirements, and the upcoming tournaments in the ATP and WTA tours, emphasizing the excitement and potential of the players as the season comes to a close.

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• Danielle Collins Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBPw9P7PaCP/?igsh=Y2JlYnI2bTd0NTdo
• Tennis in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s coveted Masters 1000 tennis tournament has stalled as Six Kings arrives in Riyadh 
• WTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlocked 
• Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv 

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A ramble episode discussing our favorite stories from this week in Tennis

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• Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard ATP Profile: https://www.atptour.com/en/players/giovanni-mpetshi-perricard/m0gz/overview

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The WTA Finals are here. 

In this episode, Anastasia provides a comprehensive preview of the WTA Finals, discussing the significance of the tournament, the top eight players competing, and their seasons leading up to this event. The conversation covers the history of the WTA Finals, the current location in Riyadh, and the unique format of the tournament. Listeners gain insights into each player's performance, challenges, and potential for success in the finals.

What are the WTA Finals, Where is it being played, Who is participating?

We answer all those questions in this episode of Ground Pass.

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• Where to watch the WTA Finals: https://www.wtatennis.com/broadcast

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In this episode, Anastasia and Nick discuss the recent WTA Finals held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the venue, fan support, and key player performances. They reflect on the thrilling final match between Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen, emphasizing the significance of the event for the players and the tour. The conversation transitions to previewing the upcoming ATP Finals, discussing the top players and the tournament's location. In this episode, the hosts discuss the accessibility of tennis viewing options, particularly focusing on the ATP Finals and the recent changes in subscription models for Tennis Channel. They preview the ATP Finals, analyzing the groups and players, including Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and others. Its a jam packed episode.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• New Tennis Channel Subscription Details: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/tennis-channel-to-unveil-direct-to-consumer-streaming-platform-november-12
• ATP Finals Practice videos: https://www.youtube.com/live/ewI3Us1mg7E?si=76r0tTFxPpHBDila

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In this episode of Ground Pass, hosts Anastasia and Nick discuss a busy week in tennis, including the Billie Jean King Cup finals, Team USA & GB’s performance, and the ATP Finals. 

We also get a guest voice memo from Kvittycat53 on Bluesky.social, who attended the Billie Jean King Cup tournament in Malaga and gives us some great insights to the tournament.

Anastasia also shares insights from her experiences at a Challenger event and look ahead to upcoming tournaments, emphasizing the importance of supporting lower-tier events and discovering new talent.

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• WTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlocked
• ATP Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv

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In this episode of Ground Pass things get a little loopy, haha. We are definitely settling into the off season vibes.

We try to keep the conversation on the rails though as we wrap up the tennis at Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup where Italy did the double lead by Jasmine Paolini and Jannik Sinner.

We also give a quick preview of what we have coming to you this off season. There might be no tennis but there will still be Ground Pass.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• WTA Weekly: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wta-weekly-paolini-inspired-italy-storm-to-billie-jean/id1652349752?i=1000677880550

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It was revealed on Thursday, November 28th that Iga Swiatek failed a doping test in August and was subsequently cleared of all wrong down. The reaction was fast and swift. We took our time here at Ground Pass to respond but here is ours. We can all be better fans.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• ITIA Documents: https://www.itia.tennis/news/sanctions/polish-tennis-player-iga-swiatek-accepts-one-month-suspension-under-tennis-anti-doping-programme/
• Taylor Fritz’s post: https://x.com/taylor_fritz97/status/1862212220291358860?s=46&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A
• Gill Gross’ Video: https://youtu.be/pMO5akJqaJQ?si=f1cJMBMdeS0AH-gn

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It’s time to pick our favorite moments from the 2024 season. Join Nick and Anastasia as they go through their favorite moments and what they are looking forward to in 2025. 

When you are done, share yours with us. Link below to a form you can fill.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

Nick’s Wimbledon Ticket Guide: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/blog/znfq0dmuw8v0f1b7gqqos44a5uuikg 

Nick picking Rebecca Sramkova: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7aZMkAgeX2/?igsh=MTV2cnJvOW52d2gybg==

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A couple of exhibitions filled the void of competitive tennis in the US over the off season last week. Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, Madison Keys & Sloane Stephens entertained sold out crowds in Madison Square Garden, New York, NY and Charlotte, NC.

What are tennis exhibitions and our thoughts on the genre; Anastasia breaks it down.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

YouTube Link to this Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/GIpJ2i_wpo4 

Served Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast?igsh=eHk1Z3pyNnZlY2dw

Christian’s Court Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt?igsh=bG4ydGdqa3plcW1k

The cutest video ever: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDSV-w5xAYm/?img_index=3&igsh=ejZheHltcGlpNHgx

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It’s time to find out who’s next. Arthur Fils, Jakub Mensik, Learner Tien, Joao Fonseca, Alex Michelsen, Shang Juncheng, Luca Van Assche and Nishesh Basavareddy will all be vying for the chance to win the title of Next Gen this week in Jeddah. This is one of Anastasia’s favorite tournaments and she talks about what is great about it and why its such an important tournament. 

But what about the WTA? Well that’s where Nick puts together the potential top 8 women who would take part if there was a WTA version of this tournament. Tune in to see who they are.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• Ep 5 of GroundPass - https://pod.fo/e/205d40
• Next Gen Basecamp 2023 - https://youtu.be/reULcHoy5S0?si=BHv4fiQv4lPP0FMz

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NOTE: This episode was recorded on Nov 30th. Since then Jack Draper, Diane Parry and Qinwen Zheng have withdrawn from the tournament.

Welcome to the new tennis season! We are excited to chat with you about the upcoming United Cup and its exciting format that brings together men’s and women’s tennis. We delve into the team event, the players’ interactions, and the thrill of mixed doubles. We’ll also talk about the players in the field - Iga Swiatek, Hubi Hurkacz, Maria Sakkari, Katie Boulter & Alex De Minaur and some memorable moments from past tournaments. Plus, we discuss the impact of coaching changes and rise of the super coach. And to start of the new year we touch on the importance of environmental responsibility in tennis. So, grab a racket and get ready for some fun!

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the New Season - Intro

02:01 United Cup 2025 - First tournament of the season

04:45 Where Can you watch the United Cup - Tennis Channel

06:26 Love for Tennis team events

17:12 A "Super Coach" diversion

20:39 Who else we are excited to see

21:45 Exciting matches to look forward too 

28:46 Doubles Dynamics and Player Returns

39:08 Sustainability in Tennis: A New Year’s Reflection

43:21 Outro

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• Ep 7 of GroundPass - https://pod.fo/e/20f7cd
• United Cup ticket sales - https://www.unitedcup.com/en/tickets/2025-tickets
• United Cup schedule - https://www.unitedcup.com/en/tournament/schedule

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So you watched the movie, but what do you know about the Real Challengers? 

The movie Challengers took over the spring of 2024 and brought in some new fans interested in the sport of Tennis. But what are the REAL CHALLENGERS? Ground Pass went to the last challenger of the year in Champaign, IL to find out. 

We spoke to players like Rajeev Ram, Ethan Quinn and Evan King about their experiences on the Challenger Tour

Watch the short doc on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass

Relevant Links:

• GroundPass’ Interview with one of the Assistant Directors on the movie - https://youtu.be/nYCV3kJahsA?si=CTu4ZKCEDK5Y4Pmp
• Challenger TV, were you can watch matches for free - https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv
• Cleveland Open website (first challenger of the year in the States) - https://www.topnotchtennisevents.com

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In this episode, Anastasia and Nick celebrate the New Year and discuss the upcoming Australian Open, reflecting on the United Cup and its significance in the tennis calendar. 

We then jump into our Australian Open preview with the help of tennis content creator Jess Adjua. Just is a resident of Sydney, Australia and has been attending the Australian Open in Melbourne for years. She gives us her tips and tricks and what to look forward to at the tournament.

Chapters

00:00 New Year, New Tennis Season

01:56 Intro

03:45 United Cup Review

10:06 Australian Open Preview

14:40 The other tournaments that happened this week

31:37 Australian Open 2025 preview

34:00 Introduction of Jess Adjua and our "Okay Stop" segment

41:31 Best time to go to a Grand Slam

43:52 Ticket Options at the Australian Open

57:11 Planning Your Grand Slam Experience

01:11:36 Emerging Players to Watch

01:18:17 Players of the Fortnite

01:27:08 Outro

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• Kaylan Bigun is the Junior American Tennis Player whose twin is Meecah Bigun who also plays tennis. Kaylan is the current French Open Junior champion.
• Jess Adjua Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessadjua/profilecard/?igsh=dTV4Zmp5Mm1hdHhh
• ATP Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv

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Anastasia is joined by Tony Wright, a coaching pro and podcaster from California, for an engaging conversation, discussing the intricacies of the Australian Open, including the draw process, seeding, and the impact of current events on the tournament. They share insights on key matches to watch, strategies for attending tournaments, and how to effectively follow the action from home. The episode emphasizes the importance of planning ahead for tournaments like this and fan engagement in the world of tennis.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Tony Wright

02:48 Current Events: California Fires and Their Impact

05:36 Understanding the Australian Open Draw

08:43 The Importance of Seeding and Qualifiers

11:23 How Draws Are Conducted in Tournaments

14:19 Fan Engagement and the Draw Experience

17:09 Analyzing the Australian Open Draw Matchups

19:01 First round matches we are looking forward to

23:30 American Players in the Draw

24:23 Player Dynamics and Rivalries

26:31 Qualifiers and Their Challenges

28:37 WTA Highlights and Key Matchups

30:30 Revisiting Familiar Faces

31:26 Emerging Talents and Gritty Competitors

33:05 Player Personalities and Off-Court Lives

34:49 Strategies for Tournament Viewing

37:53 Navigating the Tournament Schedule

39:31 Maximizing Your Grand Slam Experience

47:31 Strategizing Your Match Schedule

55:08 Essential Tips for Tournament Days

56:41 Upcoming Podcast Announcements

Relevant Links:

• Relief links for California Wildfires:
• Tennis Channel - https://www.tennis.com/californiawildfiresrelief
• Brain Dead clothing brand - https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpvpNSvzLK/?igsh=MXRiOGZ5eGozZ3AxYw==
• Balanced Tennis on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/balanced_tennis?igsh=MTI2b3Q5cDA0NmE5Zw==
• Tennis Today Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1725696267
• Tennis Today on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tennistodaypodcast?igsh=NnFkZDlwZmtncGJz
• Australian Open Daily Schedule- https://ausopen.com/schedule#!41183

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In this episode of Ground Pass, hosts Nick Carter and Anastasia Folorunso dive into the excitement of the Australian Open, discussing the first day's events, including rain delays, match highlights, and the historic win of Hady Habib. They explore the new on-court coaching innovations, reflect on veteran players like Kei Nishikori and Gael Monfils, and preview the packed schedule for Day Two. The hosts emphasize the importance of planning for Grand Slam matches and encourage listeners to engage with their social media for updates and insights throughout the tournament.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Happy Slam

02:53 Day One Highlights and Rain Delays

06:02 Match Insights and Watch Lists

08:50 Historic Wins and Feel-Good Stories

11:58 Coaching Innovations at the Australian Open

17:52 Day Two Preview and Scheduling Challenges

20:46 Grand Slam Leave and Social Media Engagement

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• Australian Open YouTube Channel [BlueZone] - https://www.youtube.com/live/Qsn35Pn3pPw?si=n2dfCPUz0ZjkRJx-

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In this engaging conversation, Anastasia and tennis insider Craig Shapiro delve into the highlights of day two at the Australian Open, discussing match performances, player insights, and the vibrant atmosphere of the tournament. They explore the challenges faced by players like Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka, while also touching on the significance of tennis fashion and sponsorships in the sport. The discussion provides a unique insider perspective on the tournament, making it a must-listen for tennis fans.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

10:23 Exploring the Australian Open Venue and Atmosphere

15:33 In-Depth Match Review: Novak vs. Basavareddy

20:59 Nick Kyrgios and Jacob Fernley Match Insights

25:17 The Journey of Tsitsipas

27:52 Naomi Osaka's Match Analysis

31:40 Tennis Fashion and Sponsorships

41:35 The Impact of Clothing Brands in Tennis

44:37 Looking forward to the days ahead at AO

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• Relief links for California Wildfires:
• Tennis Channel - https://www.tennis.com/californiawildfiresrelief
• Brain Dead clothing brand - https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpvpNSvzLK/?igsh=MXRiOGZ5eGozZ3AxYw==
• Craig Shapiro Online: https://linktr.ee/cshaptennispod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=8fbd40fb-df72-428d-ab02-d27c3cba946c

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In this episode, Ian Mondul and Anastasia Folorunso discuss the latest trends in tennis fashion at the Australian Open. They explore the offerings from major brands like Nike, Wilson, Adidas, New Balance, and more, evaluating their designs, colors, and overall impact on the sport's fashion landscape. The conversation also highlights standout players like Coco Gauff and the significance of brand signings in shaping tennis fashion. In this conversation we delve into the world of tennis fashion, analyzing the apparel choices of various brands and players during the Australian Open. They discuss the trends, misses, and hits in tennis fashion, highlighting the importance of personal style and brand representation. The conversation also touches on emerging brands and the evolution of tennis attire, emphasizing how players express their individuality through their clothing choices. They conclude by looking ahead to upcoming matches and players to watch, showcasing the intersection of fashion and sport.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back Ian

02:43 California Fires and Community Support

05:34 Fashion Trends at the Australian Open

08:27 Nike's Fashion Choices: A Mixed Bag

11:48 Wilson's Cohesive and Bold Looks

15:19 Adidas: A Step Forward in Fashion

19:44 New Balance: Winning the Fashion Game

24:13 Issues with finding Tennis looks in stores

25:33 Oh On

26:42 Fila

28:04 Lululemon

29:17 Lululemon's Entry into Tennis Apparel

31:49 K-Swiss - Honorable mention

33:25 Lacoste

33:36 Lacoste's Consistency and Fashion Faux Pas

35:19 ASICS

38:23 Yonex

41:28 Others

56:44 Destanee Aiava: A Unique Fashion Statement

01:00:03 Fashion Wins and Losses at the Australian Open

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• Relief links for California Wildfires:
• Tennis Channel - https://www.tennis.com/californiawildfiresrelief
• Brain Dead clothing brand - https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpvpNSvzLK/?igsh=MXRiOGZ5eGozZ3AxYw==
• Ian Mondul Online: https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9k

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On this episode of *Ground Pass*, Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter dive into all the excitement of the Australian Open. They share their struggles of keeping up with the matches while battling those tricky time zone differences (relatable, right?). From the rise of young tennis stars to the matches that have left a lasting impression so far, they cover it all. Plus, they look ahead to what’s shaping up to be an unforgettable second week. Join the conversation as they celebrate the next generation of players and why their journeys are so inspiring to follow!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:33 How we are keeping up wit the Australian Open

08:33 Emerging Talents at the Australian Open

19:04 Memorable Matches and Highlights

28:57 The Entertaining Matches: Monfils and Fritz

33:11 Ground Pass Experience: Watching Tennis Live

35:43 The Atmosphere of the Australian Open

38:42 Looking Ahead: Juniors and Wheelchair Tennis

41:30 Doubles Pairings to Watch

45:16 The Future of Junior Tennis

47:17 The GOAT of Wheelchair Tennis

47:35 Wrapping Up: What’s Next on Ground Pass

50:24 Outro

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In this engaging conversation, Anastasia and Mitch Michals discuss the ongoing Australian Open, covering everything from the challenges of following matches across time zones to the evolution of American tennis. They preview the women's and men's semifinals, analyze key players like Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Novak Djokovic, and delve into the dynamics of coaching in tennis. The discussion also highlights memorable moments from the tournament, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability of the sport.

Chapters

00:00 Coffee and Tennis: A Casual Introduction

02:57 Navigating Time Zones and Match Schedules

05:44 The Impact of Australian Open on American Tennis

08:41 Emerging Talents in American Tennis

11:24 Previewing the Women's Semifinals

14:23 Analyzing Sabalenka's Performance

17:27 Badosa's Surprising Journey to the Semifinals

20:15 Iga Swiatek's Dominance in the Tournament

20:38 The Role of Coaching in Tennis

21:51 The Team Behind Individual Athletes

24:01 Madison Keys: A Surprising Contender

25:56 Ega Swiatek vs. Madison Keys: A Potential Upset

27:55 Men's Semifinals: Djokovic and Zverev's Clash

29:32 Yannick Sinner vs. Ben Shelton: An Unexpected Matchup

36:23 Reflections on the Australian Open

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• Relief links for California Wildfires:
• Tennis Channel - https://www.tennis.com/californiawildfiresrelief
• Mitch Michels Online - https://x.com/moneymitchm21?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A
• Inside In Podcast with Mitch - https://podfollow.com/1562215629

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In this episode of the Ground Pass podcast, host Anastasia welcomes back Will from Tennis Tribe to discuss the Australian Open, focusing on the doubles tournament. They explore the unique experiences of attending the tournament in Melbourne, the exciting new partnerships forming in doubles, and the standout performances of various teams. The conversation also delves into the state of doubles tennis, discussing the need for better promotion and awareness of the sport, especially during major tournaments. As they wrap up, they reflect on the future of doubles and the importance of recognizing the players' personalities and skills.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:19 Will's Australian Open experience 

04:59 Will's thoughts on the doubles tournament

11:33 New Partnerships in Women's Doubles

17:26 Men's Doubles Partnerships and Performances

20:44 The Depth of Men's Doubles Competition

22:56 Emerging Stars in Men's Doubles

25:52 The Importance of Team Branding in Doubles

29:04 Enhancing Audience Engagement in Doubles

33:49 Mixed Doubles Final issue at AO

38:41 Concluding Thoughts on the Future of Doubles

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• Relief links for California Wildfires:
• Tennis Channel - https://www.tennis.com/californiawildfiresrelief
• Tennis Tribe Online - https://www.thetennistribe.com
• Doubles Only Tennis Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1540160436 
• Will Boucek Online - https://x.com/willboucek?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A

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In this episode, Nick and Anastasia provide a comprehensive wrap-up of the Australian Open, discussing the champions, memorable matches, and the overall tournament experience. They delve into the contrasting narratives of the men's and women's tournaments, highlighting the impact of players like Novak Djokovic and the triumph of Madison Keys & Jannik Sinner. The conversation also touches on the accessibility of the tournament in Melbourne and the excitement surrounding the next generation of tennis players. As they look ahead, they share insights on upcoming tournaments and whats coming up next on Ground Pass.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:49 Insights from Todd Scowler

07:58 Our thoughts of the Australian Open as a tournament

16:04 Thoughts on the Tennis at AO - Men's game

26:05 The Evolution of Coaching in Tennis

29:54 Next Gen Stars Shine at the Australian Open

31:28 Thoughts on the tennis at AO - Women's Game

38:37 Whats coming up on Tour

41:09 Coming Up on Ground Pass

44:23 Players of the Fortnight

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• Relief links for California Wildfires:
• Tennis Channel - https://www.tennis.com/californiawildfiresrelief
• Tennis Mentor Australian Open vlog - https://youtu.be/OgPg7bFaMXk?si=lsp1RtFpNtE30o_o
• Doubles tournament at AO pod episode with Will Boucek - https://pod.fo/e/2a36bc
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In this episode of Ground Pass, hosts Anastasia and Nick welcome Blair Henley, a prominent figure in tennis media. They discuss Blair's journey from aspiring tennis player to media professional, her experiences in on-court hosting, and the importance of connecting casual fans with the sport. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing a career in tennis media with family life, the significance of smaller tournaments, and the evolving landscape of tennis, including the impact of pickleball. Blair shares insights on emerging talents in the sport and offers advice for those looking to break into tennis media.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Meet the Professionals

02:00 Blair Henley's Journey in Tennis Media

04:27 Early Aspirations and Career Choices

09:12 Transitioning from Tennis Player to Media Professional

12:15 Finding Passion in a Career

13:51 Advice for Aspiring Tennis Media Professionals

20:00 Proud Moments in Tennis Media

22:55 Connecting Fans to Player Personalities

23:39 Spotlight on Emerging Tennis Stars

30:14 The Art of Interviewing in Tennis

32:29 Challenges of Being a Tennis MC

36:44 The Future of Tennis: Trends and Accessibility

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• Blair Henley online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhenley || Website: https://www.blairhenley.com/
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Welcome to the first Ground Pass On-Site episode of 2025! We’re kicking things off at the Delray Beach Open, bringing you an exclusive look at the action straight from the grounds.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ First impressions from the tournament 🌴

✅ An interview with The Bryan Brothers - Bob and Mike Bryan - about Davis Cup and the state of Doubles 🎾

✅ Behind-the-scenes observations and fan experience insights 👀

✅ What to watch for on Day 2 🔥

If you’re at Delray, let us know! And if you’re following from home, we’ve got you covered with all the on-the-ground details.

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Anastasia is back from the Delray Beach Open and catching up with Nick about the trip, plus all the big stories from the past week in tennis!

In This Episode:

• Delray Beach Recap: Anastasia shares her final thoughts on the tournament, standout moments, and behind-the-scenes insights from her time on-site.
• Tour Highlights:
• Doha WTA 1000 & Buenos Aires ATP 250: Amanda Anisimova and Joao Fonseca claimed titles—what their wins mean and how they pulled it off.
• Jannik Sinner’s Suspension: Breaking down what happened and its implications for the season.
• Elena Rybakina’s Coach Ban: A surprising development—what led to it and how it might impact her going forward.
• Mixed Doubles Changes at the US Open: A shake-up in the format—what’s changing and what it means for the event.
• Diego Schwartzman’s Retirement: Reflecting on his career, impact, and legacy on tour.

Relevant Links:

• Ground Pass on Site Substack: https://groundpass.substack.com
• The Athletic article: WTA bans Stefano Vukov, Elena Rybakina’s former coach, for one year after code of conduct investigation 

00:00 Welcome Back and Episode Overview

01:50 Delray Beach Open Insights

08:54 The U.S. Spring Swing

11:07 Madison Keys can't play the Austin 250

16:36 Substack Launch and Coverage Plans

19:33 Doha and Other Tournament Updates

25:48 Amanda Anisamova & Joao Fonseca win titles

32:52 Rapid Fire News Roundup

37:00 Yannick Sinner's Suspension and Its Implications

41:49 Elena Rybakina's Coaching Issues

44:38 Changes in US Open Mixed Doubles

54:18 Farewell to Diego Schwartzman

57:12 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Highlights

58:57 Players of the Fortnight

01:04:27 Outro

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The US Spring swing continues this week with the Austin Open, a WTA 250, but it’s all leading to the tentpole events of this period - The SunShine Double. Indian Wells and Miami Open are the highlights of US Spring Tennis season. Steeped in history and prestige its as close to the hype you will get in the US tennis calendar outside of the US Open. Indian Wells especially has over the years earned the moniker of The Fifth Grand Slam, in this episode we preview both tournaments and give you our guide to the events. When to go, what tickets to get and what you can or cannot bring.

We will also be publishing a full guide on our website. Stay tuned to our social media to find out when that is live.

Relevant Links:

• A Serious Tennis Fan’s Top 10 Tips for the 2024 US Open (Tickets and More) - https://www.roadto45tennis.com/a-serious-tennis-fans-tips-for-the-us-open-tickets-more/
• Ground Pass on Site Substack: https://groundpass.substack.com

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Technical Improvements

01:36 Social Events and Personal Updates

06:47 Topic of the episode - 1000 level tennis tournaments

15:36 The Sunshine Double: Indian Wells and Miami Open

21:01 Ticketing Insights for Indian Wells

22:47 Practice Courts and Player Accessibility

34:12 Navigating Indian Wells: Essential Tips

38:24 Crowd Dynamics and Planning Your Visit

42:01 Experiencing the Magic of Night Sessions

45:33 Comparing Indian Wells and Miami Open

56:10 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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We are back with a little bonus this week - All the tennis stories we wanted to talk about couldn’t fit into one episode so here is a little bonus pod for you. 

• Mirra Andreeva’s historic win
• Karolina Muchova and Clara Tauson entertain
• And Andrey Rublev is back

We discuss it all and also that Medvedovic v Tsitsipas match 🤯

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• Karolina Muchova’s Shot of the Year - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGWEZCyPWbv/?igsh=ZHZ0Z2o4M2FwMHE1
• Nick on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/nickcartertennis.bsky.social
• Christian’s Court on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt?igsh=bG4ydGdqa3plcW1k

Chapters

00:05 Ground Pass News Roundup

01:12 Mirra Andreeva: A Rising Star

07:47 Clara Tauson: The New Big Hitter

11:55 Karolina Muchova is much watch tennis

20:56 Andrey Rublev is back

23:15 Doubles Dynamics and the Rio Open

32:26 Upcoming Tournaments and Wrap-Up

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In this episode of Meet the Professionals, host Anastasia interviews Calvin Betton, a successful tennis coach who has guided his players, Henry Patten and Harri Heliovarra to Grand Slam victories. Calvin shares his journey from aspiring tennis player to becoming a head coach in tennis. He discusses the importance of realism in coaching, the emotional highs and lows of the sport, and the evolving role of coaches in tennis. Calvin emphasizes the need for strong relationships with players, the significance of grassroots coaching, and offers valuable advice for aspiring coaches. The conversation also touches on the challenges of promoting doubles tennis and the impact of coaching on the growth of the sport.

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• Calvin Betton on X - https://x.com/calvbetton?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coaching in Tennis

01:46 Calvin's Journey from Player to Coach

05:22 The Transition to Coaching: Realizations and Training

10:11 Building Relationships with Players

17:32 Navigating the Coach-Player Dynamic

22:16 The Highs and Lows of Coaching

27:01 The Evolution of Coaching in Tennis

30:17 The Need for Better Commentary in Doubles Tennis

33:38 Selling the Story of Doubles Tennis

37:51 Advice for Aspiring Coaches

40:51 The Impact of Grassroots Coaching on Tennis Growth

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We’re wrapping up our time at Tennis Paradise! Recorded on-site at Indian Wells, this episode of Ground Pass On-Site is all about what it’s really like to experience the BNP Paribas Open from the grounds. We break down the best (and worst) parts of being at the tournament, share tips and tricks for anyone planning to attend next year, and try to define what makes Indian Wells Tennis Paradise. Plus, we’re joined by special guests Will Boucek, Vansh, and Brian Bradley for their insights and takeaways from the tournament. Don’t miss this mid-way look at Indian Wells 2025!

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• Will Boucek on X - https://x.com/willboucek?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A
• Vansh on X - https://x.com/vanshvtennis?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A
• Brian Bradley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachbtv?igsh=bmVsN216NDAzZnd1

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Indian Wells is done and dusted for 2025 and what an experience it was, Anastasia joins Nick to talk through the 2nd week of the event and the semifinal groups. We also touch in the Arizona Challenger which is a must visit for next year.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Groundpass: A Professional Peak

03:43 The problem with the 2nd week of Indian Wells

08:10 Budgeting for Indian Wells: Tips and Tricks

11:16 Comparing Tournament Prices: Indian Wells vs. Other Events

16:43 Women's Semi-Finals: Highlights and Anticipation

17:34 Mira Andreeva's Transformation

20:11 Aryna Sabalenka's Dominance

22:17 Coco Gauff's Struggles and Resilience

26:06 Emerging Stars: Jack Draper and Holger Rune

29:09 Carlos Alcaraz: The Pressure of Expectations

32:18 Daniel Medvedev's Comeback and Celebration

34:56 Doubles Dynamics and Player Partnerships

37:04 Dream Run in Doubles Tennis

40:28 Emerging Stars at the Arizona Challenger

44:54 Miami Open: A Platform for Future Talents

46:32 Player of the Fortnite Highlights

50:49 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects

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Ground Pass was accredited for its first 1000 Level event. Which is a big deal. Thanks for following us on this adventure in this episode of the podcast we dissuss the main differences between Indian Wells and the Miami Open. 

We also touch on the tennis for the first week which saw all the ATP Indian Wells semi finalists lose their first matches - Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, Holger Rune & Daniil Medvedev all had early exits.

The almost love story of Alex Eala and Coleman Wong gave us life.

Emma Raducanu gets to her first WTA 1000 quaterfinals and Mirra Andreeva & Amanda Anisimova have words.

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• Ground Pass on Substack for all the Behind the Scenes content: https://groundpass.substack.com
• Skyview ride with tennis players: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHjR1uJusHo/?igsh=cXBqNGczM2V2ZXU3
• Things to do arounf the grounds of the Miami Open: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHhIcg0Pfso/?igsh=ajNsbTk4Yncwd3hu

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:35 - Ground Pass was accredited for its first 1000 level event.

04:54 - The Difference between Indian Wells and the Miami Open

26:29 - The 1st week of tennis at the Miami Open

37:16 - Outro 

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Thats right Ground Pass went viral on TikTok because of the popularity of the Alex Eala run at the Miami Open. Let’s talk about it.

In this episode, Nick and Anastasia discuss the Miami Open, its unique atmosphere, and the ongoing challenges of scheduling due to rain delays. They compare the Miami Open to Indian Wells, highlighting the differences in appeal and experience for fans. The conversation shifts to emerging talents like Jakub Mensik and Alex Eala, who are making waves in the tennis world. They also touch on the dominance of Aryna Sabalenka and Emma Raducanu's journey, before transitioning to the upcoming clay season and the excitement surrounding it.

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• Ground Pass “mini” pod about the differences between the Miami Open & Indian Wells: https://pod.fo/e/2bda20
• Courtside with Issac Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/courtsidewithisaac?igsh=MmNkNHBicGRtNTBh

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tournament Overview

02:29 The Miami Open vs. Indian Wells

05:20 Venue Experience and Accessibility

08:06 Comparing Miami Open to Other Tournaments

11:01 Ticketing and Logistics

13:46 Fan Experience and Atmosphere

19:35 Cultural Impact and Growing Markets

23:08 Indian Wells Semifinalists fall early

24:52 Jakub Mensik goes under the rader

29:22 The rise of Alex Eala and tennis in the Philippines

37:16 The Arthur Fils Corner

41:02 Emma Raducanu's Journey and Potential

46:49 Iga Swiatek vs. Aryna Sabalenka: The Miami Open Final

52:55 Celebrating Doubles: The Sunshine Double Achievers

55:45 Transitioning to Clay: The Upcoming Tournaments

01:04:37 Players of the Fortnite: Celebrating Talent

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Welcome to another episode of Meet the Professionals, our monthly series spotlighting the people who make the tennis world go ’round. This time, Anastasia & Nick sit down with rising tennis commentator Abigail Johnson for an inspiring and insightful conversation.

From her early tennis obsessions to carving out a space for herself in the world of sports commentary, Abigail shares how passion, preparation, and persistence shaped her journey. They dive into everything from the art of on-air storytelling to the realities of traveling on the tennis tour, building relationships with players, and making space for young voices in the media.

If you’re curious about what it really takes to get behind the mic in tennis—or just love hearing from the voices shaping the sport—this one’s for you.

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• Abigail Johnson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailtennis?igsh=MTY3bW5pbnE1YWM5ag==
• Abigail Johnson on X: https://x.com/abigailtennis?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:27 Abigail Johnson: A Journey into Tennis Commentary

04:31 Childhood Influences and Early Aspirations

07:18 The Path to Professional Tennis Commentary

09:57 Transitioning from Writing to Commentary

18:37 How Abigail's hobbies helped her in Tennis Commentary

24:00 Being an educator as a tennis commentator

31:41 Overcoming "Youth" and being an outsider 

36:49 Building Relationships with Players

48:08 Traveling for Work: A Commentator's Life

51:45 Balancing Passion and Professionalism

55:01 What the future looks like for Abigail

59:19 Engaging New Tennis Fans

01:01:28 Advice for getting into Tennis Commentary

01:06:29 The Importance of Grassroots Tennis

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In this episode, Anastasia and Nick catch up on all the latest from the tennis world—from the red clay of Monte Carlo to the team spirit of the Billie Jean King Cup.

They break down Team USA’s surprising BJK Cup performance, share highlights from Anastasia time at the Charleston Open, and unpack the energy (and drama) of Monte Carlo. Expect a closer look at standout players like Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, recent coaching shake-ups, and rising American names like Hailey Baptiste and Bernarda Pera.

It’s a mix of insights, on-the-ground reflections, and everything you need to know heading into the next stretch of the tennis season.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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• Alex De Minaur’s shorts: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIYQU7po93g/?img_index=1&igsh=MWdpN2RudWF5bGZo
• Monte Carlo Stringer Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DITY8TVpbsa/?igsh=MWd0eXh6N25qamt5bw==

Chapters

00:00 No, this is not an F1 podcast

01:35 Question Of the Week

03:44 Still gushing over our MTP with Abigail Johnson

05:06 Quick Charleston recap, more to come

09:56 Monte Carlo brought the sunshine

13:46 James - The Tennis Ranter on Monte Carlo

19:23 The Tennis at Monte Carlo

37:59 The Stringers of Monte Carlo

41:23 Team USA proves 'them' wrong - Billie Jean King Cup

01:00:24 The Year of the Super coaches continues

01:08:20 Challengers coming to Tennis Channel

01:10:06 Whats coming up this week on Tour

01:12:39 Players of the Fortnight

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This week, it’s just Anastasia on the mic for a quick solo catch-up on everything that’s gone down on the tour.

We’re talking:

•Ben Shelton making American clay-court history 🧱🇺🇸

•Jelena Ostapenko continuing her mental hold over Iga Swiatek 😳

•Carlos Alcaraz reaching back-to-back finals… but it’s Holger Rune who steals the show in Barcelona 🏆

•And yes—Alexander Zverev might just have his mojo back after winning Munich 👀

It’s a short, sharp dose of stories, energy, and opinion—everything you need to stay in the loop this week.

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• Will Beger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willbeger?igsh=MWt6ZHkwMjJtZ3lubQ==
• Best UTS court ever: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIEt8jStIAN/?igsh=MW9xNHJ2eGMwaDVtZw==
• Tennis Inside-In episode with Andrea Petkovic: https://youtu.be/aVcrADBEhYU?si=lYfsJNaZc0_UYImz
• Renee Stubbs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rennae-stubbs-tennis-podcast/id1393881115

• Jelena Ostapenko won the Abu Dhabi Open WTA 500 in doubles with Ellen Perez

Chapters

00:00Introduction

02:31Ben Shelton’s history making clay run

06:33Jelena Ostaenko / Iga Swiatek H2H

10:34Ostapenko wins Stuttgart over Sabalenka

15:19Alex Eala returns

17:19Holger Rune gets a win over Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona 

22:20Who won this week

23:41Whats Next: Madrid Open

24:47Sinner is coming back

25:07Outro

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