Painting Lines Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This week Aidan and Erik give their thoughts on the Sinner doping scandal that shocked the tennis world this past week. Should he be banned? Is it fair to other players? Was it covered up? The guys give their thoughts as well as giving an update on the return of Nick Kyrgios and more in this fun episode. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik recap the 2024 Cincinnati Masters, one of the most wild tournaments of the year. What stood out the most were the number of issues that occurred between players and the chair umpires, as well as shocking upsets and runs from players like Frances Tiafoe who were not expected to do well in this tournament. So as we build toward the last Grand Slam of the year, how will this momentum go in NYC?. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Parth and Quinn join our hosts for a fantasy draft of the best seasons of all time. From obvious picks like Djokovic 2011 and Federer 2006 to some more unorthodox choices like Sampras 1994 and Murray 2016, this episode is sure to keep you engaged and on your toes. Be sure to let us know your pick for the best team and check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik give a recap of the last few rounds of this year's French Open. Outside of Djokovic withdrawing from this tournament, this seemed almost a throwback to a big 4 era tournament, where the top 4 seeds were the final 4 in a Grand Slam. Erik was excited about this while Aidan was unsure. With some spectacular matches to discuss in the semis and final, it is a fun episode and be sure to check back next week for another one!

This week Aidan and Erik break down the first week at Roland Garros. From first round matchups of legends like Murray and Wawrinka, to Nadal's 4th ever loss at RG, the early rounds have plenty of stories to cover. While there have been only a few major upsets through R3, this only leaves more excitement for the final rounds. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the clay surface in general, breaking down what it means to play on clay, and how it impacts the game at the highest level. This includes a discussion of Americans on Clay, clay court playing styles, and clay court specialists. Then they dive into a preview of the 2024 French Open, giving their thoughts on the pros and cons of each of the top contenders. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Erik and Aidan dive into a recap of the Italian Open which happened in Rome over the past couple of weeks. With some surprising upsets and shock runs, it was definitely an interesting tournaments. From a double Chilean semifinal, to Djokovic's early exit, and what's to come at the French, the guys give an update on all of the news in the ATP world. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

With the news of Dominic Thiem's retirement, Aidan and Erik delve into his career path. From a young prospect that was the youngest in the top 50, to a top 5 player, and eventually a grand slam winner. With his career taking a path that seemed on the up and up only to be derailed by injuries, Dominic Thiem has a story that should be heard, and Aidan and Erik make sure to hit all the highlights. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik give a recap of the exciting and unexpected Madrid Masters tournament. Featuring the biggest players in the world, this tournament showed us that injuries can be a massive factor in the deciding of a tournament, as Felix Auger-Aliassime made a run to the final after his opponents simply dropped out of the way. On the other hand, Andrey Rublev seemed to recover his form and battled through tough opponents like Carlos Alcaraz to secure his position in the final. With lots of twists and turns, Erik and Aidan go round by round, breaking down Nadal's run, Tommy Paul's return, and the top American on clay. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik take a break from the contemporary to take a quick look into the past and examine the top 5 tennis comeback seasons of all time. In a variety of different eras, the discussion goes over comebacks from injuries to suspensions, and goes over the heights that were reached by these players after some of the worst times of their career. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!