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| WTA Finals Previewā¦ But What Is Going On in Paris? | 05 Nov 2026 | 00:43:32 | |
The WTA Finals come to Indian Wells this year, and Anastasia and Nick have your starter kit. They walk through how the round robin works, how the standings get settled, why you can lose a match and still win the title, and what changes when the event is outdoors in the desert in November with noon starts. Also inside: why this field arrives short on matches, Jessica Pegulaās run-in with United, how to watch on Tennis Channel in the US and on Sky Sports Tennis and NOW in the UK, Madison Keys joining the Sky team, the doubles and singles groups, and their picks, including why Linda NoskovĆ” could be the disruptor in Group 1. Recorded Wednesday, Nov. 4, the episode also catches up on a big day at the Paris Masters: Djokovic, Zverev, Medvedev, de Minaur and Tiafoe all lost, Taylor Fritz survived Alex MolÄan, and Tommy Paul made his case in the Race to Turin. Plus a quick look at Hong Kong. Nick also previews his History Corner on the Lacoste crocodile. Get it in the newsletter: https://groundpass.substack.com Chapters 00:00 The WTA Finals take center stage as Paris erupts 03:50 How the WTA Finals round-robin format works 06:28 Why a player can lose and still win the title 11:33 The tie-break math: matches, sets, and games 13:21 Indian Wells in November brings unfamiliar conditions 19:24 How to watch, plus Madison Keysās commentary debut 20:51 A look at the draw - Balanced Double's Groups 23:25 A tough singles draw for Sabalenka and Svitolina 27:55 Can Rybakina and Gauff emerge from Group One? 31:40 The ATP Finals race turns chaotic in Paris 36:04 Fritz and Paul remain in contention 40:03 Parisās history of unpredictable results 41:30 Season-ending events and Venus Williams in doubles š¬ Thank you for Listening. Leave us a 5āļø star rating and drop us a comment we would love to hear from you. For Bonus Content and find out what tournament we are off to next, subscribe to our free newsletter - https://groundpass.substack.com To Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Shop the Ground Pass Merch - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Where You can Find us Online: Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast X: https://x.com/groundpasspod About Us: Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for the rest of us. Hosted by Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter, it breaks down the pro tour for casual fans and anyone new to the sport, no jargon, no gatekeeping. From Grand Slam drama to the players you should know, we make tennis easy to follow and fun to obsess over. Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nobody Had Ben Shelton on the List: Ferreroās 2027 Surprise | 01 Nov 2026 | 00:48:59 | |
Juan Carlos Ferrero is joining Ben Shelton's team for 2027, working alongside Ben's dad and coach, Bryan. Anastasia and Lucy hit record minutes after the news broke for Ground Pass's first emergency pod. They go through the Times scoop, why nobody had Ben on the list, and Lucy's February take on parent-coaches stepping back. Anastasia brings in her interview with Bryan Shelton and what "a different voice" could mean for Ben's game, from the serve to the rest of his tennis. Then it's the bigger picture: the case for mic'ing up tennis coaches, the 2027 coaching carousel, why Ben should spend his offseason in Spain, and why Ferrero didn't go to Jannik Sinner or Rafael JĆ³dar. They close with Finals Sunday: Harriet Dart in Guangzhou, Diana Shnaider in Tokyo, Carlos Alcaraz in Vienna and Valentin Vacherot in Basel. Ferrero news first reported by Tom Kershaw for The Times. Chapters 00:00 Emergency Pod Activation: Breaking News in Tennis Coaching 01:37 Juan Carlos Ferrero joins Team Ben Shelton 04:32 Tennis Dads need to step aside 10:31 Ben Shelton's Development: The Need for a New Voice 14:37 Let the coaches speak 19:04 Building excitement for the 2027 season 22:20 What will Ben Shelton's Off Season look like? 28:21 The Drama of Coaching Changes 31:52 Reflections on Recent Matches and Performances 32:52 WTA Draw coming on Tuesday 34:55 The Brits are bring it home 37:26 Leylah Fernandez and Diana Schnaider have a great Tokyo Final 40:09 Alex De Minaur's breakthrough and Carlos Alcaraz's win 43:00 Valentin Vacherot is the real deal 46:57 Outro Links:
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| Nobody on Jeopardy Got This Tennis Question: Davis Cup and Team Events, Explained | 26 Oct 2026 | 01:02:16 | |
A Jeopardy tennis category had one clue nobody could answer, and it was about Davis Cup. Nick plays along with every question, and then we read a listener DM that sums up why this episode exists: a fan who watches nearly every WTA event still has no idea when Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, or United Cup happen, what theyāre for, or how they work. So we explain it. Where Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup started, why players take part with no prize money or ranking points, the Olympic rule that requires players to show up for their countries, how the qualifiers and Finals fit into the calendar, and where you can watch, including free streams on YouTube. Anastasia makes the case for treating team tennis like the World Cup, with South Koreaās run to the Davis Cup Final 8 as a great place to start. Nick explains whoās responsible for promoting these events and how heād change it. We finish with United Cup, Laver Cup, World Team Tennis, and why team events have the best doubles. In part two: Daniil Medvedevās first-ever title defense, Elena Rybakina back on top in Ningbo, Lorenzo Musettiās win over Taylor Fritz, and Katerina Siniakovaās singles title. Then we look ahead to Tokyo, Venus Williams in Guangzhou, and the first rounds in Vienna and Basel, plus why the 500s might be the best watch on the calendar right now. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 08:35 Part 1: Exploring the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup 16:25 Reasons Players Participate in Team Events 19:19 Challenges of Awareness and Broadcasting 27:38 The Importance of Team Events in Tennis 30:59 Challenges in Promoting Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup 36:43 United Cup might be the best Team Tennis Event 40:28 Part 2: Medvedev and Rybakina defend titles for the first time 46:07 Lorenzo Musetti wins only his 4th title, another Fritz fumble 48:35 Siniakova is not only a Doubles GOAT 50:52 This Week in Tennis the 500s take over - Alcaraz, Zverev, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka Links:
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| Tennis Has a Super Bowl. Why Doesnāt It Feel Like One? | 19 Oct 2026 | 01:21:06 | |
The ATP and WTA Finals bring the eight best players in the world together at the end of the season. Anastasia Folorunso and Ian Mondul talk about how players qualify, how the race differs from the rankings, how the round robin and tiebreak rules work, and why Anastasia thinks simplifying tennis for new fans is the wrong move. Then they talk about why the Finals aren't a bigger event. Ian wants the tours to stop for two weeks beforehand and spend that time on the eight players. Anastasia wants the race talked about from January. They also go through where the WTA and ATP races stood when they recorded on October 18. Next up is Rafael JĆ³dar: his first season as a pro, his year of college tennis, the ball-kid incident in Shanghai and his apology, and Anastasia's three interviews with him this year. Anastasia makes her pitch for JĆ³dar as the rival tennis needs. Ian isn't fully sold. To finish, Matej Dodig, a former top 200 pro, has signed with Texas. Ian asks whether pros should be taking college roster spots. Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for curious newcomers and longtime fans alike.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro and movie chat 07:09 Part 1 - End of Year Finals - Why should you care 11:45 Does the WTA and ATP Finals Structure make it hard to promote? 23:20 Location, Location and how important its is to the Finals 27:14 How would we fix the End of Year Finals 33:40 Who is in and who is out of the Finals? 42:52 Part 2 - The Tennis News of the Week 43:20 Sonay Kartal and Maja Chawalinska played the perfect final 47:32 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Rafa Jodar play the all Spanish Final 55:33 Rafa Jodar's villain origin story 01:04:49 The Six King Slam is off and Alcaraz, Djokovic and Fritz are not taking the week off 01:07:12 Joao Fonseca and Eva Lys are the recent players to end their season early 01:09:29 Part 3 - This Week in Tennis 01:14:48 A Bit of College Tennis Drama 01:19:16 Outro š¬ Thank you for Listening. Leave us a 5āļø star rating and drop us a comment we would love to hear from you. For Bonus Content and find out what tournament we are off to next, subscribe to our free newsletter - https://groundpass.substack.com To Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Shop the Ground Pass Merch - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Where You can Find us Online: Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast X: https://x.com/groundpasspod About Us: Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for the rest of us. Hosted by Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter, it breaks down the pro tour for casual fans and anyone new to the sport, no jargon, no gatekeeping. From Grand Slam drama to the players you should know, we make tennis easy to follow and fun to obsess over. Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Coco Gauff Was Right. Medvedev Was Defaulted. Are Tennis Rules Fair? | 12 Oct 2026 | 01:07:13 | |
Tennis Rules can feel so subjective depending on the tournament or the umpire in the chair. Coco Guaff and Daniil Medvedev bore the brunt of these rules last week in different ways that could have been avoided.
This week on the podcast we are looking into two tennis rules that dominated the headlines last week. Video Review and Ball Abuse violations were back in the headlines and not for the right reasons. Tennis rules can seem either obscure or subjective which doesnāt seem ideal in a sport where things normally land in the black-or-white column; here we had many shades of gray. Nick and Anastasia get into these rules, what they are, how they are implemented and if more clarity is needed. We also get into Qinwen Zheng winning the China Open, Novak Djokovic surviving, Jannik Sinner ending his season which means Zverev ends the year as number 1 and does having fun make Carlos Alcaraz unstoppable? Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:51 Part 1 - Know the Rules - How tennis complicates itself 04:41 Video review in Tennis and how it changed in 2026 06:53 The Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev Case 11:39 The Coco Gauff v Sun Xinran Case 18:58 The fallout of the Gauff incident 26:58 Ball abuse rule and recent incidents 39:52 Part 2: The News - Qinwen Zheng wins in Beijing 45:36 Mirra Andreeva is the New World no. 3 48:41 Carlos Alcaraz is back with a mustache 52:25 Survive and Advance the Novak Djokovic story 54:58 Jannik Sinner is out for the season 59:21 Players of the fortnight - Arthur Gea and Nikola Bartunkova 01:04:12 Upcoming tournaments and local events 01:06:22 Outro Links:
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| Carlos Alcaraz loves Laver Cup and Leylah Fernandez keeps winning in Asia | 28 Sep 2026 | 01:11:52 | |
Laver Cup brought the fun back into tennis this week with Carlos Alcaraz in full highlight reel form. And Singapore delivered on the tennis storylines, concussions and all. My Davis Cup picks - https://youtu.be/WnDw9_XLXao?si=ucBtnKACae_0BMT6 Laver Cup has single handedly gotten me excited again about the ATP tour and upcoming events in Tokyo and Beijing. Team Europe took the crown but Team World Captain Andre Agassi brought the vibes. And on the WTA Leylah Fernandez does what she does during the Asian Swing, win titles. But the real story was of Tatiana Prozorova and a possible concussion. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and podcast anniversary 02:57 Discussion on tennis TV subscriptions and coverage 07:31 Changes in tennis broadcasting and accessibility 09:39 Ground Pass newsletter and tennis history corner 11:34 Laver Cup overview and format analysis 14:25 Laver Cup as a rival to traditional team events 17:20 Player interactions and behind-the-scenes moments 22:06 Andre Agassi is a gift to Laver Cup 25:03 Understanding the Asian Swing 26:44 Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore but Tatiana Prozorova was the story 34:10 Head injury protocols and player safety 36:04 WTA Doubles race is getting fun 41:31 Davis Cup and team USA strategy 45:37 Player selection and team strategy in Davis Cup 51:57 Billie Jean King Cup results and analysis 54:26 Arthur Fils playing qualies in Tokyo 56:31 Jannik Sinner might need knee surgery 59:48 Season overview and player storylines 01:03:08 What's next in tennis: Beijing, Tokyo, and Asian Games 01:08:05 Player motivation and the mental reset in tennis 01:10:16 Outro - send us your questions Links: ā¢ Ground Pass Newsletter on Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com š¬ Thank you for Listening. Leave us a 5āļø star rating and drop us a comment we would love to hear from you. For Bonus Content and find out what tournament we are off to next, subscribe to our free newsletter - https://groundpass.substack.com To Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Shop the Ground Pass Merch - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Where You can Find us Online: Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast X: https://x.com/groundpasspod About Us: Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for the rest of us. Hosted by Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter, it breaks down the pro tour for casual fans and anyone new to the sport, no jargon, no gatekeeping. From Grand Slam drama to the players you should know, we make tennis easy to follow and fun to obsess over. Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Team USA Davis Cup disappointment and a quiet tennis week | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:33:35 | |
For the second year in a row Team USA has not made the Final 8 of the Davis Cup, even with top players Ben Shelton and Learner Tien on the team. Houston we have a problem. Missed our other US Open Recap? Find it here - https://youtu.be/P85BFnvKBUU?si=ey4D07SM-8g8tsBlĀ Its was a slow week, sort of, post US Open but we still has the WTA in Guadalajara and Sao Paolo with Iva Jovic trying to defend her title in Mexico. And the Davis Cup took over the ATP tour. I build my perfect US Davis Cup team, let me know what you think. Also some news updates on whatās next for Jack Draper, Jannik Sinner and more. Chapters 00:29 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:05 Iva Jovic Defends her Guadalajara title 07:27 The US has a Davis Cup problem 16:43 Ground Pass US Davis Cup Team 22:09 Draper out for the season and questions about Sinner 27:33 Up Next on Tour 33:05 Outro Links:
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| US Open Recap - The Winners, Losers and were the influencers really a problem? | 15 Sep 2026 | 01:10:20 | |
The US Open 2026 is finally over and some of us are happy about that. Find out who in our US Open Recap. Missed our other US Open Shows? Find them here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZEVwWfsDIfA&si=kFbIKK47ljI2M01wĀ Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev are the US Open Champions no one saw coming and so ends the most unpredictable Grand Slam season. Anastasia and Nick are joined by Lucy, of Lucy Deuce, to look back at this US Open. Does Aryna Sabalenka have a problem? Did Ben Shelton have a chance at the title? Were the influencers really aĀ problem? We answer all those questions and more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Depth of the WTA Top Ten 03:52 Elena Rybakina wins twice and does Aryna Sabalenka have a problem? 19:31 Did Ben Shelton have a chance against Alexander Zverev? 30:43 A look back at all the slam winners of 2026 37:48 Review of the US Open on TV 51:01 The biggest stories from this US Open 51:31 The Influencers were not the problem 56:03 Nick solves the tennis 5 sets issue! 01:04:24 The US Open Tickets are too damn high 01:08:14 Outro Links: Shop the Ground Pass Hat - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Lucy Deuce - https://www.instagram.com/lucyydeuce?stkn=MWM2MGVrZDhsbjd1cA== š¬ Thank you for Listening. Leave us a 5āļø star rating and drop us a comment we would love to hear from you. For Bonus Content and find out what tournament we are off to next, subscribe to our free newsletter - https://groundpass.substack.com To Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Shop the Ground Pass Merch - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod About Us: Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for the rest of us. Hosted by Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter, it breaks down the pro tour for casual fans and anyone new to the sport, no jargon, no gatekeeping. From Grand Slam drama to the players you should know, we make tennis easy to follow and fun to obsess over. Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| US Open 2026: Shelton vs Zverev, Sabalenka vs Rybakina, and How We Got Here | 12 Sep 2026 | 01:09:40 | |
Ben Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov to set the men's final. Aryna Sabalenka went through Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina came through Coco Gauff to set the women's. Ian joins Anastasia to recap the quarterfinals and semifinals, including Shelton's 3:33 a.m. win over Carlos Alcaraz, Khachanov's run past Alexander Blockx, and Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen at the net. They also get into the walkouts, how much fans are told about the players on court, and both finals. Recorded before the women's and men's finals. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 02:13 US Open atmosphere and player performances 04:14 Behind the scenes: industry events, brand activations, and media coverage 07:15 The first week and fan engagement 12:18 Quarterfinal recap and standout moments 20:15 Semifinal matchups and player form 30:15 Walkouts and match build-up 40:24 Fan knowledge and media representation 50:19 Final thoughts on the men's and women's finals Links: Shop the Ground Pass Hat - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ojai Tennis Shop - https://theojai.net/merch/ UTR Next Gen account - https://www.instagram.com/utrnextgen/ š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| US Open Round 4 - Comebacks, Armstrong, and the US Open Ticket Market | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:54:54 | |
Qinwen Zheng came back from 5-0 down for the second straight match, Tiafoe remains undefeated on Armstrong, and the ticket market at the US Open is in free fall. US Open Round 3 Recap: https://youtu.be/P0PYAjyTDbE?si=BlBESdwZntSxyx6eĀ Anastasia and Ian go through Round 4 at the US Open: Zheng's back to back comebacks, why the reigning Wimbledon champion still walks the grounds unnoticed, Sabalenka gets past Taylor Townsend, Mirra Andreeva's keeps her composure, Coco Gauff's looks like she is winning the US open, Emma Navarro's triumphant return, Frances Tiafoe's undefeated record on Louis Armstrong, Alex Michelsen's run, and Alexander Blockx as the last of the "Baby Gen" still in the draw. Then Anastasia reports from the grounds on the Labor Day weekend crowd and what tickets were actually selling for, before both quarterfinal previews. Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:01 Qinwen Zheng is the Comeback Queen 09:03 Wimbledon Champion Linda Noskova still goes unnoticed 16:59 Sabalenka's uneventful match against Taylor Townsend 19:06 A composed Mirra Andreeva could be dangerous 22:34 Coco Gauff still looks good 24:49 Emma Navarro's Return and Personal Story 28:29 Frances Tiafoe undefeated on Louis Armstrong 33:03 Alex Michelsen is on a heater 35:34 Alexander Blockx the last baby gen standing 38:57 Labor Day Weekend Vibe and Ticket Market Insights 47:28 Women's Quarterfinals and Predictions 51:10 Men's Quarterfinals Preview and Key Matchups 53:43 Outro Links
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| US Open Round Three: Ashe, Armstrong, and Who Gets Moved | 06 Sep 2026 | 00:48:40 | |
Eala and JoviÄ opened the Ashe night session while Naomi Osaka played Armstrong. We recap US Open round three from the grounds, on the worst day for the Americans. ā¶ Round 2 Recap: https://youtu.be/9rBDwwJCLXw?si=3ELLEmErZaPO5uTWĀ Anastasia is joined in this episode by Ava Wallace of The Athletic and Blair Henley co-host of the Love All podcast and On Court Presenter at the US Open on the recap. In this episode: - The Ashe night session call: Eala vs JoviÄ in the opening slot, Osaka on Armstrong - Madison Keys in press after the Zheng comeback, and what she said about needing to change something. - Taylor Townsend's post-match interview, the language that made it to air, and Townsend on coming in scared and defending a big points haul. Townsend's fourth round preview and her fit plan for the walk-on. - Taylor Fritz out, and the American men's drought question - Tsitsipas and Medvedev, and finding form this late in the year. - Alexander Blockx over Cobolli on Armstrong, from a set down. - A doubles upset from a collegiate wildcard pair. - Frances Tiafoe on Armstrong and where the real tennis fans sit. - The night session ground pass sold only at the gate, and what we still need to confirm about it. Chapters 00:00 Intro - Round 3 Recap from the grounds 01:44 Just watching Tennis 12:45 Blair Henley on Louis Armstrong vibes and Taylor Townsend 24:24 Ava Wallace on Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz 44:15 Hot Tip for Cheap US Open tickets 41:24 Alex Eala and Iva Jovic recap 44:44 Outro Links
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| US Open Round Two: The Influencer Debate, Prediction Markets, and Court 17 (with Ian Mondul) | 04 Sep 2026 | 01:04:36 | |
Round two recap with Ian Mondul. The influencer debate at Ashe, the prediction market partnership, Sabalenka's press conferences, and the outside courts. Watch next: US Open Round One Recap ā https://youtu.be/2HuFYysvopo?si=cNp4QuN-YnELAvKDĀ Anastasia and Ian Mondul recap round two at the US Open. They split on the influencer conversation coming out of the grounds, and land in the same place on the tournament's prediction market partnership. Also covered: Sabalenka's press conferences, the race for world number one, Gauff and Badosa, and why the outside courts are the best ticket on the grounds. Chapters 00:30 Intro 09:20 US Open Round 2 Recap - Upsets on the Mens side 18:52 US Men have a great opportunity 25:10 Aryna Sabalenka is an edgy Tiger 30:59 Coco Guaff is a strong contender 33:10 Qinwen Zheng is back! 35:47 Stadium 17 brings the vibes 37:17 Around the Grounds of the US Open 37:53 Influencer US Open take over 49:28 The US Open gets into the prediction market 53:46 Apparel chat with Ian coming soon 56:50 Round 3 Matches to watch 01:03:43 Outro Links
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| Djokovic Is Out, Alcaraz Is Back (US Open First Round, On Site) | 04 Sep 2026 | 01:00:50 | |
Djokovic loses a first round at a major for the first time in twenty years, Alcaraz returns from a wrist injury, and Monfils wins on his fortieth birthday. A Look at the new Arthur Ashe: https://youtu.be/tn-V6veuRrY?si=YhT4wT-m9RX0_1vDĀ First round recap after three days of rain. We cover Djokovic's loss and what it looked like from the press seats, Alcaraz back on court and the Nike kit, Gauff's start and the four way race for world number one, Pegula on the first Sunday, Fils going out to Tsitsipas, and Monfils on Louis Armstrong. Second half gets into the crowded grounds videos and what they leave out, the influencer backlash and where it's actually coming from, and the tournament's new prediction market partner. Chapters 00:00 US Open Round One Recap 03:07 Weather Impact on the Tournament 05:53 Voice Memo from Winston Salem 09:00 Novak Djokovic's Shocking Loss 11:50 Carlos Alcaraz's Impressive Return 14:58 Coco Gauff's Strong Performance 17:59 Players' Adaptation to Schedule Changes 31:59 Match Play Dynamics and Player Preferences 33:37 Upsets and Surprises: The US Open First Round 35:54 The Return of Monfils and His Impact 39:28 Emerging Talents and First Round Highlights 44:06 Tournament Vibes: Crowds and Influencer Culture 51:01 Late Night Matches and Their Implications 58:47 Betting Partnerships and Their Controversies Links:
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| US Open 2026 Preview "LIVE" from the Grounds - with Christian's Court | 30 Aug 2026 | 00:35:19 | |
Is Carlos Alcaraz ready? What first round matches are we excited for? Who are the qualifiers to watch? And how do you actually navigate the US Open on Day 1? Christian of Christian's Court and I answer your questions in our US Open preview. We recorded this on the grounds the night before the main draw, so you'll hear the planes. It's also our first Grand Slam as credentialed media, and we spend some time on how strange and good that feels after years of coming here as fans. Then we get into it. There's a first round upset I'm fully committed to, a case for Robin Montgomery reaching the second week, thoughts on Arthur Fils after the biggest win of his career, and Venus under the lights in front of the only crowd that can really change a match. We finish with our honest grounds tips, including the ground pass trick that gets you better seats than you'd expect. See you out there all tournament. Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:00 Christian's Serena Wiliams racket story 09:00 We need teams of our own 10:00 Our first slam as credentialed media 13:00 Men's draw: the first rounders we want 14:00 Robin Montgomery and the Liberty kit 16:00 Women's draw and the qualifiers to watch 21:00 Arthur Fils after Cincinnati 22:00 The official Alcaraz readiness indicator 23:00 The upset we're calling 26:00 Venus Willims vs Kenin and the New York crowd 30:00 Lucky losers and wild cards 32:00 How to do Day 1 on the grounds 34:00 Thank you and what's next Links:
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| Cincinnati Made History, and the US Open is here | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:55:14 | |
Two 1000s ran back to back with no gap, so this episode is a two-parter. We recorded it during the Cincinnati men's final, with the score running underneath us the whole time. Act one is Cincinnati. Arthur Fils and Frances Tiafoe met in the first ATP Masters 1000 final between two Black players. Anastasia finally tells the story of how the King of New York nickname started on Court 12 in 2023 and how it got away from her. Nick makes the case for Sara Bejlek, who is twenty, left-handed, and beat three major champions on her way to the semifinals. And we get into Brandon Nakashima, who made a final in January, got forgotten, then made two more deep runs in three weeks. Act two is New York. Jannik Sinner is out. Jack Draper is out. Carlos Alcaraz is back from a wrist injury and playing mixed doubles with Serena Williams. And Fan Week starts Monday, which is free, and which has quietly become the entire US Open for a lot of fans who cannot afford the main draw anymore. We also cover Kei Nishikori's last US Open, who to watch in qualifying, what a grounds pass actually costs now, and which ESPN tier gets you the match you want instead of the one a network picked for you. ā¶ Our US Open Guide - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/us-open-guide Chapters: 00:15 Introduction 03:01 Why Arthur Fils is the King of New York 06:13 Cincinnati Open mini recap 08:21 Serena Williams and Venus Williams back playing doubles 11:09 Sara Bejlek reemerges 13:51 Brandon Nakashima back on the rise 16:08 A look at the Cincinnati Men's finalists 19:55 A look at the Cincinnati Women's Finalists 29:45 The US Open Starts Now 34:19 Qualifiers to watch at the US Open 40:00 Top names in US Open Mixed Doubles 43:08 Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner out of the US Open 48:30 Our US Open Guide is Live š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The People Growing Tennis (with Christian of Christian's Court) | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:13:45 | |
Coco Gauff shouted out Christian's Court in a press conference this week, and that moment says a lot about who tennis lets in and who is actually growing it. Links:
Christian is in Toronto for the Canadian Open and he joins the podcast to give us the on the ground feels of the tournament in Toronto. Eala-mania is in full effect. The tournament is selling branded chicken adobo and the Filipino fans packed the stands bring the best vibes at a tennis tournament he has ever seen. We talk about Alex Ealaās run at the Canadian Open, Coco Gauffās form and that moment in her press conference that has changed things for all of us new media creators in tennis. Anisimova coaching changes and Diana Schnaider and Naomi Osaka looking good. On the men's side in Montreal: no Sinner, no Alcaraz, no Djokovic, and a real question about whether the two-week Masters format is worth what it's costing. Plus a Ground Pass exclusive with Taylor Townsend on why she entered singles only in Canada, and a look at our conversation with Matt Futterman on why he called tennis The Cruelest Game. The full Futterman interview is on Substack tomorrow: https://groundpass.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Christian's Court to the podcast 05:15 How the Canadian Open is structured 11:51 Alex Eala takes over Canada and their food court 17:17 Alex Eala keeps winning 29:19 Gauff, Anisimova, the rest of the WTA tour 44:56 The ATP in disarray, but is it really? 01:03:00 The WTA new Media deal š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Alex Eala Beat Five Champions and DC Proved a Point | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:48:58 | |
Alex Eala won the DC Open by going through Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Naomi Osaka, Elina Svitolina, and Jessica Pegula, and became the first Filipino player to win a WTA singles title. This one is a solo pod, recorded late after a work day, about what that week actually looked like from the ground. Inside: the TikTok about Eala's Miami run that started This Week in Tennis, the strange gap between a huge fanbase and a thin trophy case, the rain delay that wiped a set and handed her a clean slate on Monday, and Pegula's very generous explanation of why that slow lefty serve is so hard to attack. Then the bigger argument. The Tennis Channel desk sitting out in the open, an hour of Naomi Osaka just hanging out with fans, an ice cream truck a few feet away, and what that says about where the sport feels healthiest right now. Plus Fritz on the safety break, Rafa JĆ³dar on the weekly reset, and the Canada attendance question. Also, Ground Pass is credentialed at the US Open. That happened because of weeks like this one. Links: Ground Pass on Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com/ - Ground Pass Shop: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop - Jessica Pegula's final press conference: https://youtu.be/WfBxCkkasok?si=-AaRA6-RZozkgki0 - PTPA article: https://awfulannouncing.com/tennis/ptpa-threatens-defamation-lawsuit-andy-roddick-served.html Chapters 00:00 Alex Eala wins the DC Open 06:30 The TikTok that started This Week in Tennis 09:20 "Who's this girl?" and the fandom question 13:10 Head down, no celebrating, until the handshake 14:20 Eala on how steep it gets at the top 18:20 The rain reset and a brand new match 21:40 Pegula explains why the slow lefty serve works 28:40 Taylor Fritz on the safety break 31:40 Rafa JĆ³dar on resetting after every week 33:40 Ground Pass is credentialed at the US Open 35:20 Just fix the bathrooms 39:40 The Osaka cookout 43:00 The PTPA story someone should report 44:40 Sinner, Djokovic, and the Canada question š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Live from the DC Open, the Most Fun Week in Tennis (with Ava) | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:33:56 | |
We are live from the DC Open. The only tournament where you can record a podcast in the middle of the grounds and a player might pull up in the background. Watch our first dispatch from the grounds: https://youtu.be/xbFo_LAHqkc?si=HlCS40XTU3EIjIfR Ā Anastasia and Ava are on the grounds in Washington, credential mics on and with players walking by in the background. This one covers why DC's crowd is unlike anywhere else on tour, the case for combined events, Venus Williams one year after her comeback, Andy Murray showing up early to hit with Jack Draper, and the doubles story the tour would rather not talk about. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Intro - Live from DC 03:11 A Case for Combined events 05:40 The only crowd on tour that looks like this 08:45 Add the DC Open to your must visit list 13:18 A summer gem of a tournament 14:42 Venus Williams, one year later 17:24 Andy Murray really missed tennis 26:14 The doubles crisis 29:09 Singles vs doubles, a beef is brewing š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tennis Has a Storytelling Problem (ft. Ryan Ng of Forty Love Studio) | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:47:28 | |
Nobody becomes a tennis fan from a highlight reel. This week, Ryan Ng of 40 Love Studio joins Anastasia to talk about the storytelling gap in tennis: the quirky grassroots characters going uncaptured, the six years Ryan spent off the court after the yips took his forehand, and the almost-9-million-view video that started with a friend asking why tennis scoring has a point called love. Plus a quick spin through the week: Tsitsipas wins Gstaad and earns a Lost Boys list revisit, Bernard Tomic and his devoted Bernies, and the ATP's reported plan to shrink doubles, which raises the question this whole episode is about. Do you grow a sport by cutting the field, or by telling the story? Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:35 A Quiet Tennis Week on Purpose 04:07 Tsitsipas wins a tournament 07:40 Bernard Tomic and his Fans 10:00 Tennis Wedding Week 11:34 The Tennis Royal Wedding - Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze 13:19 The Other Weddings 14:30 Carlos Alcaraz at the World Cup 15:54 Interview with Ryan Ng of Forty Love Studio 39:57 The Importance of Storytelling in Tennis 44:04 Excitement for the DC Open 47:14 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Winning Wimbledon, and Still Being Invisible | 14 Jul 2026 | 01:13:20 | |
Linda Noskova won Wimbledon, and we couldn't name a single storyline for her. Alex Eala and Coco Gauff lost and stayed everywhere. This week we sit with the gap between results and recognition: how a champion can go unnoticed, how one outfit can outrun a match, and why the players worth knowing sometimes slip right past casual fans. Plus the last Brit standing, a shakeup on the Lost Boys list, and the WTA Finals landing somewhere you can actually afford. If tennis fame confuses you, this one's for you. Links:
Chapters 00:00 Intro - and twinning accidentally 02:02 Wimbledon Recap - starting with an apology 03:07 Alex Eala has the best fans and Bad Bunny Concerts 08:45 Naomi Osaka's breakout Wimbledon 12:53 Iva Jovic is baby Pegula 20:13 Coco Gauff v Muchova was the best match 22:02 Who is Linda Noskova? 34:10 Was the Men's tournament a dud 35:18 Athur Fery's fairytale run 39:29 Felix Auger-Aliassime on the rise 46:18 Jannik Sinner Wins Wimbledon 51:54 Cruz Hewitt and Junior tennis 55:06 Hall of Fame Open - James Watt wins in doubles 57:17 WTA Finals coming to Indian Wells 59:40 Coming up next on Ground Pass 01:05:20 Whoops - Player of the Fortnight!!!! š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Alex Eala Took Out Swiatek and Took Over Wimbledon (Round Three) | 05 Jul 2026 | 00:41:08 | |
Alex Eala beat Iga Swiatek, hit the Wimbledon rocket ship, and became the story of Round Three. Ava was on the grounds to watch it happen. Anastasia was catching the ESPN version from a 101 degree New York, where the broadcast was still busy with Serena. That gap is the episode. Because while the Serena updates ran the home feed, the real breakout was a 20 year old who plays with no fear at all. The two of them dig into why Eala is not a fluke (she nearly beat Krejcikova here last year), why the Swiatek win was smart rather than lucky, and the bigger thing underneath it: a fearless young generation taking grass while the established stars problem solve inside their own heads. It feels like a torch changing hands. Plus the 7:15 roof rule that quietly reshapes every night match, and the single most Wimbledon crowd moment of the week. It opens with Eala in one line, emotional and fierce at once, and goes from there. Links:
Chapters: 00:01 Weather and Wimbledon Vibes 03:20 Wimbledon Round Three Recap 05:41 Serena Williams: The Ongoing Story 15:14 Alex Eala defeats Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon 18:49 Jasmine Paolini smiling again at Wimbledon 19:58 Roman Safiullin sneaking through the Wimbledon draw 22:32 American Players Rising on Grass 26:28 Taylor Fritz's Chaotic Match and Pressure 28:43 Iga Swiatek's Forehand and Mental Challenges 31:57 Exciting Fourth Round Matches Ahead 36:15 Wimbledon vs. US Open 40:26 Outro š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Draw That Broke Everyone's Heart - Wimbledon Round 2 Recap | 03 Jul 2026 | 01:02:44 | |
Round Two gave us the comeback we wanted and then the bracket took it right back. Grigor Dimitrov redeems last year's Centre Court heartbreak against Mensik, and the draw immediately pairs him with Berrettini, the other great comeback story, in Round Three. We get into why tennis is such an emotional and mental sport, the intangibles that don't show up on the stat sheet, Coco Gauff refusing to lose, and Anisimova's breathing reset you can watch in real time. Then we close with a real argument for why The Queue, the Ā£33 ground pass, and the free Lavazza might make Wimbledon the fairest ticket in sports. A feel-good day the draw wouldn't let us keep. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Wimbledon round 2 Recap 01:55 Grigor Dimitrov gets his redemption 06:45 Matteo Berrettini's Heartbreak and Redemption 11:56 The Mental Game of Tennis 23:32 Qualifiers making deep runs 28:07 Surprising Performances on Grass 35:14 Round 3 Matches to watch 46:12 The Queue Experience at Wimbledon 57:04 Tournament Vibes and Accessibility 01:02:43 Outro š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Serena Got the Cameras, College Tennis Got the Wins (Wimbledon Round One, with Ian) | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:39:32 | |
Serena's return pulled every headline at Wimbledon, and it earned it. But round one had a second story running underneath, and nobody was flagging it. Ana and Ian recap a first round where grass humbled the favorites, the broadcast could not stop replaying the slips, and the players still advancing kept sharing one thing: they came up through American college tennis. Serena gets the spotlight. Maya Joint, Michael Zhang, and a wave of college-trained players get the results. It starts as a recap and turns into a question about who the sport chooses to show you versus who is actually winning. No jargon, no gatekeeping, just the fan side of a very strange first week. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Wimbledon Round One Recap 00:52 Editing Note 01:25 Intro 04:53 Serena Williams did not disappoint 16:27 Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have tough round 1s 21:19 Novak Djokovic versus the Crowd 23:58 Grass is a trecherous surface 26:44 Ben Shelton is Upset and Michael Zheng has arrived 34:29 The British Tennis problem š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tennis Media, Explained: Who Owns the Sport (with Chris Eubanks) | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:59:42 | |
Why does the same tournament charge different ticket prices for the men's and women's draws? Why can you bet on a match you're not allowed to stream? And do you really need seven subscriptions to follow the sport? Chris Eubanks joins Anastasia to decode the tennis media maze from the ground up, no jargon required. We map the six organizations that run tennis, sort out which channels and app actually matter, and look ahead to what the sport could look like by 2031. It's a logistics episode that turns into a confidence builder. By the end, the messiness stops feeling like a wall and starts feeling like a door you already know how to open. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Ask Chris... Tennis Media Landscape 05:14 How is Tennis Organizations areĀ broken up? 14:06 The fragmentation of Tennis Media 24:30 Challenges in Tennis Media Discoverability 27:05 The Dilemma of Doubles Coverage 32:29 The Tennis Betting site have the matches 35:26 The Nauance of Tennis Commentary 40:14 The Art of Television Presentation 42:10 Bringing Fresh Perspectives to Tennis 44:42 Media Trends and Innovations in Tennis 48:41 The Future of Tennis Organizations and the possible tech company take over 54:16 Commentary Neutrality and Audience Engagement 55:46 Chris Eubanks on Wimbledon Storylines 58:44 Outro š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Wimbledon Draw Reaction: Serena, Draper vs Fritz, and a Grass Court in Central Park | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:52:54 | |
The Wimbledon draw is out and it's a lot, in the best way. We react to Serena Williams' return, the round one shock of Jack Draper vs Taylor Fritz, and the storylines pulling casual fans back to tennis at exactly the right time. Then we get practical. We break down the Queue (a Ā£33 ground pass and why we'd treat the wait like brunch), the ever-shifting way to watch Wimbledon in the US, and the real Wimbledon grass court that just landed in Central Park. Plus Ethan Quinn's glow-up from Clay Dog to Grasshopper, and Tatiana Maria's case as the Queen of Grass. Whether you're new to tennis or you've been here for years, consider this your friendly walk through the door. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Wimbledon: The Excitement Begins 00:55 Heatwave and Its Impact on Players 02:55 Merchandise and Community Engagement 04:07 Voice Notes and our Wimbledon Tournament guide hub 08:50 Serena Williams takes over Wimbledon 15:14 Jack Draper v Taylor Fritz is a crazy 1st round 18:17 First Round Matches to Watch 24:27 Our Wimbledon Bracket (Served) 26:06 Who to Watch at Wimbledon 32:07 How to watch Wimbledon on ESPN 38:31 Player's 15 min press boycott 41:42 Results from this Week in Tennis 43:32 Wimbledon Comes to New York 48:38 Wimbledon Excitement and Upcoming Events 50:52 How to Support Ground Pass š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Serena Williams is playing singles at Wimbledon and Frances Tiafoe and Fransisco Cerundolo win their biggest titles | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:39:42 | |
Serena Williams takes over a quiet week in tennis and makes her return to singles at Wimbledon. ā¶ Watch next: OFF SEASON, Episode 7 ā https://youtu.be/DBEQ8JbqyMA?si=-B8rgYbIId5eGxaIĀ It was supposed to be a quiet mini pod but Serena Williams and Wimbledon has other ideas when they announced her wildcard into the singles draw. We got 5 Americans in the singles draw but only one got the trophy and the NEW Ground Pass Tournament guide are live!Ā Links: Serena playing in Berlin - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZp_6CeJ9oR/?igsh=MTltYjZkdXJnNGs2YQ== Casper Ruudās Wedding video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZuzslTD-lr/?igsh=MWJxZ3RiYXR4YjJjdg== Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Buy the last tournament Hat - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop/p/ground-pass-tennis-hat Ground Pass Tournament Guide - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/tournament-guides Chapters: 00:00 Intro - A not so Quiet Week 02:11 Serena Williams is playing singles at Wimbledon 09:36 A Voice Memo from Berlin 15:33 Tennis took a back seat this week 16:35 Grass brings the upsets - Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina lose early - Alex Eala is great on grass 19:56 Ann Li will be seeded at Wimbledon 20:48 Pegula, Fritz, Navarro, Tiafoe and Tommy Paul make finals this wee but who wins? 22:35 Fransisco Cerundolo wins a title with a new coach 24:29 Whatās up with Aryna Sabalenka? 25:27 Casper Ruud gets married 26:22 Ground Pass Tournament Guides have a new look 31:24 How to Support Ground Pass 34:56 Outro 35:45 One More Thing! š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Serena's Comeback, Emma's Resurgence, and a Lucky Loser Who Won Queens | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:57:27 | |
Serena Williams Makes her return to tennis and Emma Raducanu looks likes she about to win Wimbeldon. ā¶ Watch next: OFF SEASON, Episode 7 ā https://youtu.be/DBEQ8JbqyMA?si=-B8rgYbIId5eGxaIĀ In this Episode of the podcast we are joined by Kaya who was on the grounds for us at Queens. Ground Pass is expanding and covering the grass court season for the first time from the grounds. We talk Serenaās return, Emmaās form on Grass, the rise of the Lucky Loser and Qualifier and why Romance is not dead. Links: Kaya Courtside on Instagram -Ā https://www.instagram.com/kayacourtside?igsh=MWZhZHVwNGJ1M3o2ZQ== Chapters: 00:00 Intro - Wi-Fi Woes and Office Setup 02:09 Queens Club Overview and Atmosphere 06:53 Serena makes her return at Queens 18:43 Old Emma Raducanu might be back 24:22 Donna Vekic - Lucky Loser to Champion 24:37 Post match Press Conference - Donna Vekic 30:16 Don't Sleep on Qualifiers and Lucky Losers 34:52 Tatjana Maria's Journey and Legacy 42:01 Robin Montgomery's injury comeback 44:30 Ben Shelton's Romantic Victory 46:24 Kamil Majchrzak's Emotional Win 49:18 What's Coming Up on tour? 56:31 Outro š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mirra Andreeva fufils her potential and Sasha Zverev tries to rewrite his story | 08 Jun 2026 | 01:09:43 | |
Mirra Andreeva and Sasha Zverev have changed their storylines with Grand Slam wins at this Roland Garros. ā¶ Watch next: OFF SEASON, Episode 7 ā https://youtu.be/DBEQ8JbqyMA?si=-B8rgYbIId5eGxaIĀ For Andreeva this could be the beginning of many more and for Zverev he can say he at least won one. We also go through the other winners at Roland Garros this year and our favourite moments from the tournaments. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Screening Experience 06:22 Women's Final: Mirra Andreeva's Unexpected Victory 24:27 Men's Final: Zverev's Journey and Challenges 43:10 Other Results from Roland Garros 48:05 Wheelchair Tennis Highlights 49:53 Brazil already has a replacement for Joao Fonseca 52:15 Memorable Moments from Roland Garros 01:01:27 Players of the Fortnight 01:09:15 Outro š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| It will be life changing for anyone who wins Roland Garros | 05 Jun 2026 | 01:00:09 | |
The Finals are set between Mirra Andreeva and Maja Chwalinska & Alexandar Zverev and Flavio Cobolli. WE had such fun stories to get here. ā¶ Watch next: OFF SEASON, Episode 7 ā https://youtu.be/DBEQ8JbqyMA?si=-B8rgYbIId5eGxaIĀ Chapters: 00:00 Germaphobia and Tournament Withdrawals 03:09 Aryna doesn't like the windy 08:46 Jakub Mensik - the forgotten Next Gen 15:28 Semifinal Review 16:29 Zverev's Pressure and Past Controversies 30:12 Cobolli could rewrite history 36:58 Maja the story of the tournament 43:39 Mirra's Moment 48:14 Flavio Caboli's Heartwarming Gesture 50:31 Some Doubles news 52:24 Serena Williams to play Berlin š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Roland Garros Week 1 Recap - Sinner, Gauff, Djokovic Out so who is in? | 02 Jun 2026 | 01:01:18 | |
Mid way through Roland Garros 2026 and this one is already for the history books. The quarterfinals are set. Its anybodies tournament. ā¶ Watch next: OFF SEASON, Episode 7 ā https://youtu.be/DBEQ8JbqyMA?si=-B8rgYbIId5eGxaIĀ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Roland Garros Tournament Overview 05:00 Next Gen Players and Tournament Dynamics 09:55 Sinner's Exit and Its Impact 14:21 Emerging Talents and Their Potential 19:26 The Confidence of the New Generation 33:00 Rising Stars: The Next Generation of Tennis 38:26 The Heat of Competition: Player Resilience and Challenges 38:45 Shocking Exits: The Women's Draw Unfolds 43:55 Emerging Contenders: New Faces in Women's Tennis 48:59 Heartwarming Stories: Breakthroughs and Comebacks 54:36 Grass Court Season: Transitioning to a New Surface š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Roland Garros 2026 Preview: One Half of the Draw Is Doing All the Work | 23 May 2026 | 01:09:19 | |
The draw is out, Paris is heating up, and Ground Pass is back with a full Roland Garros 2026 preview. Anastasia and Nick break down a lopsided men's draw where most of the drama lives in the bottom half, a wide-open women's draw with at least fifteen real title contenders, and the section of the bracket where Iga ÅwiÄ tek and Novak Djokovic both drew the worst possible neighborhoods. We get into Carlos Alcaraz's grass-season pullout (and yes, that Vanity Fair cover), the players we're watching from the top of the field down to the qualifiers, the wild card storyline we've been tracking all year in Akasha Urhobo, and the first-round matches we're refusing to miss, including a bold upset call on Aryna Sabalenka in round one. Plus: dates for our McCarran Park screenings, how to join the Ground Pass crew in the Served Bracket Challenge, the launch of our daily Coffee Catch-Up newsletter for the fortnight, and Nick reading a tennis match report from 1878 that you have to hear to believe. Players covered include Arthur Fils, Mirra Andreeva, Casper Ruud, Linda NoskovĆ”, Rafael Jodar, Lilli Tagger, Elina Svitolina, Flavio Cobolli, Hailey Baptiste, Eliot Spizzirri, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Nishesh Basavareddy, Kaitlin Quevedo, Emilio Nava, Michael Zheng, Toby Samuel, and Akasha Urhobo. Chapters: 00:00 Weather and Merch: A Warm Welcome 03:19 Carlos Alcaraz's Withdrawal from Wimbledon 07:47 Thoughts on the Roland Garros Draw Ceremony 11:00 Join us for the Served Bracket Challenge 13:44 McCarren park Screenings details 15:14 Draw Analysis: Men's and Women's Perspectives 19:27 Players to Watch: Rising Stars and Dark Horses 34:28 Qualifiers to watch 39:00 Spotlight on Qualifiers: Rising Stars 40:46 Wild Cards and Their Potential 44:13 Our interview with Akasha Urhobo 53:10 Exciting Matches to Watch: First Round Highlights 59:02 Roland-Garros Updates: What to Expect 01:04:28 Tennis History: A Look Back [Outro] Links:
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| Rome Wraps, Roland Garros Opens, and the Book Bringing Sexy Back to Tennis | 18 May 2026 | 01:27:33 | |
Rome is done and Roland Garros starts tomorrow. Anastasia is joined by Lucy Deuce for a tennis-friends-on-the-couch breakdown of one of the loudest weeks of the clay swing: Jannik Sinner completing the Career Golden Masters at 24, Elina Svitolina lifting a third Rome title and locking herself back into the top 10, and Coco Gauff fighting her way to a final the discourse swore she wouldn't reach. They also stop for a voice memo from journalist Hanlon Walsh on the ground in Rome, get into Gucci and the luxury-fashion-meets-tennis moment, and preview a Roland Garros draw that genuinely no one has figured out yet. In part two, Anastasia sits down with Edward Schmidt, author ofĀ The Open EraĀ ā a queer, mental-health-forward tennis novel out June 2 (June 4 in the UK). This conversation also kicks off something Anastasia has been sitting on for nearly a year: the very first Ground Pass Book Club. Links to pre-order and to the book launch at The Strand in NYC are in the show notes. Settle in, pour the coffee, this one is a long, juicy ride. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Highlights from the Rome Masters 08:31 Locking In for Roland Garros with Lucy Deuce 12:28 Fashion Meets Tennis: The Gucci Influence 18:30 Rome Tournament Highlights and Results 20:32 Jannik Sinner's Triumph in Rome 29:57 Elina Svitolina's Comeback and Impact on Women's Tennis 35:44 Coco Gauff's Journey and Resilience 43:55 Looking Ahead to Roland Garros 48:52 Interview with Edward Schmidt 51:53 Eddie's Journey into Tennis 54:12 The Open Era: Book Overview 57:36 Mental Health in Tennis 01:02:14 Cultural Moments in Tennis 01:03:22 The Impact of Social Media on Sports 01:06:48 Representation in Tennis 01:10:41 Coming Out in Sports 01:13:46 The Impact of Representation 01:15:36 Mental Health and Authenticity 01:26:24 Outro Links:
š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Upsets, Gucci, and Doubt: Rome Week One | 11 May 2026 | 00:58:23 | |
Nick is back from a birthday recharge in Wales and we're getting into Rome. Sinner is playing in all-black Gucci and closing in on the Career Masters at 24. Arthur Fils, Ben Shelton, Fonseca, and FAA are all out or struggling three weeks before Roland Garros. Sabalenka looks beatable for the first time in a while, Iga might be back, and the WTA field has gotten very wide open very fast. Plus housekeeping on the last day of spring merch pre-orders, our McCarran Park screening dates for Roland Garros and Wimbledon, an Off Season check-in, and our Players of the Fortnight. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Housekeeping 05:32 Two Week Masters are OUT 10:03 The State of the ATP Tour 17:58 Novak Djokovic's Return and Future Prospects 21:11 Janik Sinner's Dominance and Historical Context 25:53 The WTA Landscape: Surprises and Uncertainties 31:30 Retirement Announcements and Their Impact on Performance 34:06 Paolini out of the top 10 39:31 TNT is back for Roland Garros Coverage in the US & UK 44:50 Catching up with the Off Season 49:16 Whatās coming up next on tour 52:20 Highlighting Players of the Fortnight 57:11 Outro š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hailey's Breakthrough, Sinner's Streak, and Rome on Deck | 04 May 2026 | 00:30:39 | |
A mini pod to wrap Madrid and look ahead to Rome. We get into Hailey Baptiste's career-best run, Marta Kostyuk's unbeaten clay season (and the backflip we didn't know we needed), Mirra Andreeva's two finals, Townsend and Siniakova's doubles takeover, and the men's final that we, frankly, did not watch. Plus: why Alexander Blockx deserves more credit, the case for actually watching Next Gen, Ethan Quinn going full clay dog in Aix, and our spring merch is live (with a very limited Hailey Baptiste tee that drops out of the store May 11). Order of Play hits Substack right after. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Merch Update 04:48 Breakthrough Performances: Hailey Baptiste and Others 11:48 Men's Final and Emerging Talents 24:24 Other Bits and Bobs 25:10 Rome Preview 29:41 Outro š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Alcaraz Is Out, Madrid Gets Weird, and a New Roland Garros Champion? | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:58:58 | |
Carlos Alcaraz is out of Rome and Roland Garros, and the men's draw in Madrid has cracked wide open. Anastasia and Nick break down what the wrist injury means for Paris, why Rafa Jodar and Daniel Merida are the names to know, and how Hailey Baptiste is quietly playing herself into a Roland Garros seed. Plus a new Sabalenka vs Osaka rematch, Naomi's Pucci scarf visor moment, the launch of Order of Play on Substack, a Jonas Wood tennis court art show in LA, and the question every player faces in a two-week 1000: what do you do when you lose early? Player of the Fortnight picks (with a big assist from the comments): Veronica Podrez, Rafa Jodar, and Daniel Merida. Links: - NEW Merch: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop - Where Naomi Osaka's scarf came from - https://www.instagram.com/highdivenyc?igsh=MTVlYmJ6aDhvZDVuMA== Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:28 Reading your comments 07:58 Carlos Alcaraz out for the rest of the Clay Season 15:50 Impromptu Quiz 20:07 Week 1 of Madrid Recap 22:52 ATP Recap 28:02 WTA Recap 33:00 Naomi Osaka's walk out kit 35:10 New Substack Newsletter post 39:52 What do players do when they lose early at 2 week Masters 45:46 Coming Up This Week in Tennis 50:40 Players of the Fortnight 58:08 Outro š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who's Next in the New Big Three? Shelton and Fils Stake a Claim, Plus Rybakina's 2nd Porsche | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:42:53 | |
Nick is on his own for the mini pod this week while I'm off the grid, and there is a lot to get through. Rybakina picks up her second Porsche in Stuttgart after surviving a Leylah Fernandez match that nearly became the women's match of the year. Karolina Muchova finally gets Coco Gauff. Mirra Andreeva keeps rolling on indoor clay. Marta Kostyuk wins Rouen in an all-Ukrainian final alongside 19-year-old Veronika Podrez. Arthur Fils takes Barcelona as Alcaraz pulls out, and Ben Shelton wins on European clay in Munich. Plus what's happening with Marketa Vondrusova and a Madrid preview missing two of its biggest names. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Stuttgart: A Premier WTA Event 04:31 Zeynep Somnez and Leylah Fernandez shine 09:26 Karolina Muchova's big win 16:59 Ruan WTA 250: New Faces and Rising Stars 19:27 Quick re-cap of Rouen 23:02 Injury Challenges for Alcaraz 25:03 The Impact of Player Withdrawals 26:17 No Novak Djokovic yet 27:38 Arthur Fils wins in Barcelona 29:04 Name to remember - Rafa Jodar 30:16 On to Munich - Fonseca takes steps forward 32:47 Ethan Quinn & Ben Shelton's Breakthrough on Clay 36:23 Off Court News 39:15 Madrid Open Preview 41:17 Outro š¬ Donāt forget to give us a leave is a 5 āļø rating and drop us a commentĀ Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Our New Merch is LIVE!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Website - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Clay Season Is Here. Sinner vs Alcaraz, Vacherotās Monte Carlo Run, and Lilli Taggerās Breakthrough | 13 Apr 2026 | 01:20:34 | |
This week on Ground Pass, Anastasia and Nick settle in for the start of the European clay season and break down a busy week across Monte Carlo and Linz. They get into another chapter of the Sinner vs Alcaraz rivalry, the magic of Valentin Vacherotās run at his home Masters, and why Monte Carlo keeps ending up on every tennis fanās travel wish list. They also talk about Lilli Taggerās breakout week in Linz, Mirra Andreevaās title run, Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, Holger Runeās return timeline, Coco Gauff and the conversation around how athletes are discussed online, plus the latest from Ground Pass including the new spring merch drop and what to watch this coming week. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Home Sweet Home: A Week of Rest 02:47 A Voice Memo from Monte Carlo 10:06 The fairytale continues for Valentin Vacherot 13:58 Sincaraz Finals are back 26:51 American Players on Clay: A Struggle 30:40 Another hometown run in Linz - But first Ostapenko 33:57 Lilli Tagger has arrived 36:49 An inspired Austrian Anastasia Potapova 38:14 Mirra Andreeva's Resilience in Finals 41:44 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers Overview 44:58 Holger Rune's Comeback Announcement 47:14 Coco Gauff's Social Media Controversy 52:45 Monte Carlo Merch Controversy 59:23 Our New Merch is live 01:01:36 Coming up "This Week in Tennis" 01:14:22 Players of the Fortnight 01:19:51 Outro We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why the Charleston Open Feels Different | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:10:45 | |
Anastasia is back from the Charleston Open with a full on-site recap of one of the most beloved stops on the WTA calendar. She breaks down Jessica Pegulaās title defense, Yulia Starodubtsevaās breakthrough run, and why Charleston continues to stand out as a fan favorite. Featuring interviews from the grounds with Nick McCarvel, Christian Basnight, Alvin Owusu, Ava Wallace, and tournament director Bob Moran, this episode explores what makes Charleston feel calm, thoughtful, and uniquely built around womenās tennis. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 The Tennis at the Charleston Open 08:41 Nick McCarvel on Charleston 14:47 Christian Basnight on Charleston 22:39 Alvin Owusu on Charleston 35:59 Ava Wallace on Charleston 43:38 Bob Moran - Charleston Open Tournament Director 01:00:05 Other News and whatās up this week in tennis 01:09:22 Outro We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Miami Open recap, Sunshine Double storylines, and what beginners should know | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:15:38 | |
After a month apart, weāre finally back together to catch up on everything that happened across the Miami Open. We talk through the tournamentās unique ground pass experience, why Miami feels so different from Indian Wells, and the players and storylines that defined the back half of the Sunshine Double. We also answer a listener question about why men sometimes play best-of-three and sometimes best-of-five, break down what Miami is really like for fans on the grounds, and get into the biggest tennis themes of the week. That includes Aryna Sabalenkaās continued dominance, Jannik Sinner looking untouchable again, questions around Iga Swiatek after Miami, Arthur Fils making his case as part of the next big menās tier, and a wave of rising teens making noise on both tours. Plus, we preview Charleston, Houston, and the start of clay season, check in on the Off Season players, and give our Players of the Fortnight. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Reconnecting After a Break 01:49 Understanding Tennis Match Formats 07:53 The Miami Open Experience 11:43 Diversity and Atmosphere at the Miami Open 21:51 Charleston vs. Miami: A Ground Pass Comparison 29:39 The Tennis at the Miami Open 38:48 Carlos Alcaraz's Recent Struggles 40:30 Iga Swiatek's Press Conference Insights 47:42 The Rise of Young Tennis Stars 49:11 Is Arthur Fils the 3rd guy? 51:53 Tennis News - Madrid Open Practice Courts 55:27 The Need for Female Tournament Directors 01:01:21 Coming Up This Week in Tennis 01:07:00 Player of the Fortnight Highlights 01:14:27 Outro We have Merch!!!Ā And its on SALE! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| From Indian Wells to Miami. Inside the Sunshine Double | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:42:18 | |
Anastasia checks in from the Miami Open after a whirlwind stretch through Indian Wells and the start of the Sunshine Double. In this mini-pod, she recaps what Indian Wells felt like on the ground, from ticketing issues and practice court culture to the players and storylines that defined the tournament. She also looks ahead to Miami, where the vibes, food, fans, and draw all promise a very different week. Plus: the rise of the next wave of American men, Medvedevās resurgence, Sabalenka and Rybakinaās rivalry, Taylor Townsendās impressive run, and updates on the Off Season athletes competing in Miami. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Groundpass: Miami Open Edition 03:13 Recapping Indian Wells: Highlights and Insights 06:00 The Atmosphere of Indian Wells: A Unique Experience 12:09 Transitioning Generations: American Men's Tennis 14:59 Rivalries and Rising Stars: Women's Tennis Highlights 20:05 Exploring the Miami Open: A Different Vibe 26:07 Food and Culture at the Miami Open 29:49 Upcoming Matches and Player Insights 34:04 Closing Thoughts and Future Expectations We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| āLiveā from Indian Wells its Ground Pass! | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:52:06 | |
āLiveā from Indian Wells its Ground Pass! Join Anastasia and guest co-host Ian Mondul on the pod recorded from Tennis Paradise in the desert. Things we discuss:
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:30 How Indian Wells has changed 18:18 The Tennis so Far 47:30 Off Season: In Season 50:30 Outro We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Meet the Professionals. Mike Cation on Challenger Tennis, Commentary, and Careers | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:43:05 | |
Meet the Professionals with Mike Cation, the voice of Challenger tennis. We talk commentary reps, relationships, journalistic ethics, and how to break into tennis jobs through volunteering and college tennis. Plus a quick tour check-in as Medvedev wins Dubai by walkover and Tiafoe reaches the Acapulco final.Ā Ā Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:12 Current Events in Tennis: Dubai and Austin Tournaments 10:18 Meet the Professional: Mike Cation's Journey in Tennis Commentary 19:23 Building Relationships in Tennis: The Key to Success 21:30 The Art of Commentary: Skills and Learning Process 28:55 The Role of a Commentator: Insights and Relationships with Players 36:21 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Sports Media 40:59 Advice for Aspiring Tennis Professionals We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| February Is the Best Month in Tennis (And We Can Prove It) | 23 Feb 2026 | 01:04:51 | |
Anastasia is back from Delray Beach and has thoughts. A lot of them. This week, we get into why February might just be the best month on the tennis calendar, what it was actually like on the ground at the Delray Beach Open, and why the draw felt more like a 500 than a 250. We also break down Jessica Pegula winning Dubai, the WTAās new Tour Architecture Council, the debate around getting rid of 250-level events, and whether anyone can actually stop Carlos Alcaraz right now. Plus: player clips from Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, and Coleman Wong on tour life, 250s, and representing Hong Kong on the pro circuit. And we have an update on what the OFF SEASON cast is up to as the US spring swing kicks off. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Weather Woes 01:59 Delray Beach Tournament Overview 09:52 The Future of 250 Tournaments 24:39 Dubai Tournament Highlights 29:38 The WTA rethinking their schedule 33:20 Jessica Pegula's Consistency and Victory 38:11 The Impact of Alex Eala on Tennis 42:32 Doha: Sinner searching, Alcaraz unstoppable 48:46 Goran Ivanisevic is back 51:07 February: The Best Month for Tennis 56:17 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Highlights 01:03:05 Outro We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dallas Open Dispatch + Doha Recap, Muchovaās Moment, and Whatās Next in Delray | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:55:07 | |
Anastasia is on the road in Florida after covering the Dallas Open in person and she is breaking down what made it such a great āsmall tournament, big tennisā week. We talk atmosphere, access, and why Dallas felt like a stadium-within-a-stadium event. Then we jump to Doha where Karolina Muchova wins the title, Victoria Mboko breaks into the Top 10, and Mirra Andreevaās poise keeps leveling up. Plus, Qinwen Zheng returns, Rotterdam and Buenos Aires check-ins, Destanee Aiavaās retirement post, and a packed āwhatās nextā slate led by Dubai, Doha (men), Rio, and a seriously stacked Delray field. Players of the Fortnight: Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jack Pinnington Jones. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:24 Dallas Open Experience 16:44 Doha: The feel good Tournament 29:42 Tournament Updates: Rotterdam and Buenos Aires 34:16 Destanee Aiava retires at 26 38:14 Upcoming Tournaments: Dubai and Delray Beach Preview 49:15 Players of the Fortnight: Rising Stars in Focus 53:52 Outro We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dallas Open Mini-Pod: Raducanu Final, Draper Returns, Bejlek Breakthrough, OFF SEASON Updates | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:25:08 | |
Anastasia is on the ground in Dallas for her first Dallas Open, kicking off the seasonās first mini-pod from a hotel room after a long travel day. She recaps a busy postāAustralian Open week across the tours, from Emma Raducanuās return to a final in Cluj-Napoca and Katie Boulterās title in Ostrava, to Sara Bejlekās breakthrough WTA 500 win in Abu Dhabi. On the ATP side, Felix Auger-Aliassime stays red hot indoors by defending his Montpellier crown, plus a quick Davis Cup check-in and whatās next with Doha and the February swing. Finally, itās an OFF SEASON roundup week, with Hailey Baptiste surging in Abu Dhabi, Ethan Quinn delivering in his first Davis Cup appearance, and Colton Smith defending his Challenger title.Ā Ā Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Dallas Open Coverage Begins 03:56 WTA Highlights: Brits Shine 09:06 ATP Insights: Indoor Kings and Davis Cup 13:31 Off-Season Athletes Making Waves 17:55 Upcoming Tournaments and Events 21:48 Merchandise Updates and Community Engagement We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Australian Open 2026 Review: Rybakina Reigns, Alcaraz Makes History, Sabalenka Sets the Bar | 01 Feb 2026 | 01:05:12 | |
We made it through 15 days of Melbourne and the finals delivered. ElenaĀ RybakinaĀ outlastsĀ Aryna SabalenkaĀ in a fire-and-ice classic to claim her second Slam. ThenĀ Carlos AlcarazĀ beatsĀ Novak DjokovicĀ to complete the Career Grand Slam at 22. We also shout outĀ Tokito Oda, celebrate doubles champsĀ Neal SkupskiĀ andĀ Chris Harrison, talk āPlayer of the Fortnight,ā and look ahead to whatās next on tour. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Sweater Talk and Introduction 00:38 Historic Australian Open Review 02:21 Women's Final: Elena Rybakina's Triumph 17:38 Men's Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic 32:22 Tournament Reflections and Fan Experience 43:54 Other Tournament News 51:31 Coming up next on Tour 56:46 Player of the Fortnight We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ā š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Australian Open Semis Finally Delivered - Alcaraz Survival, Djokovic Magic, Finals Preview | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:37:48 | |
We finally gets the semi-finals we were waiting for. We break downĀ Carlos AlcarazĀ vsĀ Alexander ZverevĀ andĀ Jannik SinnerĀ vsĀ Novak Djokovic, including the cramping debate, the breakpoint chaos, and what it all means for a historic final. Plus, quick hits onĀ Aryna SabalenkaĀ vsĀ Elina Svitolina,Ā Elena RybakinaĀ vsĀ Jessica Pegula, the doubles and wheelchair finals, and a few tournaments we are tracking beyond Melbourne. Also, last call for the Ground Pass sweatsuit drop. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Australian Open Semi-Finals Recap 04:07 Women's Semi-Finals Overview 13:38 Men's Semi-Finals Highlights 19:49 Djokovic vs. Sinner: A Clash of Generations 23:50 Historic Final: Alcaraz vs. Djokovic 28:20 Doubles and Wheelchair Events Overview 34:14 Other Tournaments happening 37:03 Outro We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopĀ š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Australian Open QF Recap. Semifinals Preview. And Are the BTS Cameras Too Much? | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:47:11 | |
The Australian Open quarterfinals are done. The seeds mostly held, the menās side stayed tidy, and the women gave us the sharper tension. We break down Alcaraz vs De Minaur, Zverev vs Learner Tien, Sinnerās control against Shelton, and Djokovicās strange path into the semis after Musettiās injury. On the WTA side, we talk Jovicās lesson-filled loss to Sabalenka, Svitolinaās shocker over Gauff, Rybakina finding her edge, and Pegulaās ultra-clean run. Plus: doubles unpredictability, quick notes from the Philippines Open and San Diego, and a bigger question. Do fans actually want the behind-the-scenes hallway cameras? Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Quarterfinal Review and Tournament Overview 02:12 Men's Quarterfinal Highlights 11:02 Musetti's Injury and Djokovic's Path 16:10 Women's Quarterfinal Insights 27:21 Doubles Drama and Surprises 30:31 Semifinals Lineup 31:30 Other Tournaments in the mix 35:08 Ground Pass Admin 37:52 Behind the Scenes Cameras: A Controversial Topic 46:00 Outro We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shopĀ š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Australian Open R3āR4 Recap. Next Gen Takes Over, Learner Tien Respect, and Quarterfinal Picks | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:40:09 | |
Round three and four are in the books, and we are looking ahead to a stacked quarterfinal slate. We talk WTA Next Gen fearlessness (Mboko, Jovic, Andreeva), the conversation around confidence and āearning it,ā and why Learner Tien is still not getting the respect he deserves. Plus: the Sinner heat and roof drama, Djokovicās āluckā conversation, a quick doubles check-in, and a shoutout to the Philippines Open and the energy Alex Eala is bringing to tennis in Southeast Asia. Also, last call to pre-order the Ground Pass sweatsuit before the end of January. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Australian Open Review 02:30 Round Three and Four Highlights 04:39 Emerging Talents in Women's Tennis 10:08 Men's Side: Learner Tien 16:38 Luck of the Draw 24:35 Doubles Dynamics 29:11 Quarterfinals Preview 37:23 Emerging Tennis Markets: The Philippines and Beyond We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shopĀ š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Australian Open Fashion Breakdown. Naomi Osakaās Runway. Sabalenka x Gucci. Best Kits So Far | 26 Jan 2026 | 01:32:38 | |
It is the Grand Slam fashion episode. I am joined by Ian Mondul of 40 Love Tennis to break down the Australian Open fits that are actually moving the needle. We talk Naomi Osakaās runway moment and why it is more tennis heritage than people think, Sabalenkaās new Gucci partnership, Musettiās perfect Bottega era, and the brand-by-brand kit audit from Nike and Adidas to Wilson, New Balance, Lacoste, and more. Plus a quick detour into the heat drama from Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri and why this match put Eliot on the map. Links:
Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Weather Check 02:29 Australian Open Day 7 Recap 03:24 Stan Wawrinka's Last Match 07:56 Naomi Osaka's Withdrawal 09:26 Elliot Spizzirri vs. Jannik Sinner 19:58 Australain Open Threads 22:22 Naomi Osaka's Runway 36:58 Embracing Individuality in Tennis Fashion 38:26 Luxury Collaborations: A New Era in Tennis 47:24 Brand by Brand break down 47:40 Nike & Adidas 55:27 New Balance and Yonex 01:01:03 Wilson 01:05:04 Lululemon and ASICS 01:10:43 Fila, Lacoste & ON 01:17:38 The Others - Jomo, Head, CP Company, Penguin 01:24:23 Our Favorite Outfits of the Tournament We have Merch!!!Ā Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shopĀ š¬ Donāt forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment āļø Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comĀ Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comĀ Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comĀ Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passĀ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialĀ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passĀ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassĀ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastĀ X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term āad - giftedā. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/aboutĀ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||