- Felix Auger-Aliassime overhyped

- Canadian tennis downfall

- Tsitsipas has big knee caps

- Djokovic golden bags

- Osaka big bow

- Adidas outfits

- Men's Draw Recap

- Women's Dray Recap

- Lehecka "Iceman" future Slam winner

- Evans epic match

- Big Foe Looking Good

- MUCH MORE

- Djokovic wins Gold

- Ugly knee brace

- Serbia land of the free

- Coco entitled at Paris

- XY Chromosomes

- Breakdancing PHD

- Popyrin goes BIG

- $1M paycheck and 23 in world

- Anisimova goes to the Finals

- Pegula wins easiest draw ever

- Cincinnati half draw recap

- Fritz electronic line calling controversy

- Shapo gets defaulted for nothing

- Raducanu to important for qualies

- Osaka puts out another cringe post

- Badosa comments on women playing 5 sets

- Tsitsipas hissy fit of dad

- Tennis add 6.5 years to your life

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Challengers Recap, Morgan Riddle crush, Nadal expectations for rest of year, Laver Cup, Rublev resurgence, Felix is back!?, Shapo making strides, Bublik or Moutet, Coffee breaks, Sinner’s hip, Djokovic keeps dropping team members, Tournaments lasting too long, Bruins over Canucks

Struff wins Munich in the snow, Fuscovic selects an easy ATP 250 and gets the W, Rune revenge on Tsitsipas, Madrid leads up, Nadal plays a 16 year old first round, Nadal commits to Laver Cup for final farewell, Murguruza retires, Rybakina can’t drive, Thiem done.

- Tsitsipas wins his 3rd Monte Carlo - Tsitsipas jumps into top 10 - Where was Badosa - Umpires have it out for Rune - Medvedev not happy with Umpires - Why no Hawk Eye? - Horrible calls - Djokovic gets a B+ but still looks a bit slow - Fashion critique

Dimitrov playing best tennis of his life, Sinner Unstoppable, from Penn to Dunlop, Daniel Collins must keep going, Andy Murray out, Evans wrong choice, Felix needs help, Shelton getting better by the hour, Sinner props, Musetti finding his game, big serves on clay, Garin unsportsmanlike conduct, Djoker and Goran split, Agassi making moves, men are not women, crime rates, Djoker oldest #1, Berretini gets big W, Saudi gets WTA finals.

- Djokovic's performance at Indian Wells and potential downfall

- Is Djokovic still motivated

- Seating Issues at Indian Wells

- Indian Well sticky/griddy court surface

- Alcaraz return to the top

- Sinner went away in the finals

- Rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz

- Does Alcaraz need Juan Carlos Ferrero more than he needs Alcaraz?

- Medvedev plays best when from behind

- Rune and Medvedev beef

- Tommy Paul's rise in the rankings and who's the best American player

- What happened to Tiafoe?

- Chipotle and Fritz

- Does RedBull not agree with Rybakina

- Coco Guaff's struggles but still near the top

- Netflix's Break Point gets cancelled

- Upcoming documentary on Alcaraz and Federer

- Simona Halep's suspension over

- Wozniacki's comments over Halep getting Wildcard

- Concerns about Humidity in Miami

- Players health regarding tennis balls and conditions

- Sabalenka's ex Boyfriend falls to his death in Miami

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Humbert plays like a big man

Rublev gets screwed and should sue

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In this episode, Chris discusses various tennis news and tournaments. He talks about the evolution of the one-handed backhand and the decline of players using it. He also discusses Carlos Alcaraz's performance in Buenos Aires and his recent struggles. Chris highlights Jannik Sinner's rise in the tennis world and his recent win in Rotterdam. He shares his thoughts on Lululemon's tennis outfits and comments on the fashion choices of players like Milos Raonic. Chris also discusses the Super Bowl, Renee Stubbs' tweets, and the controversy surrounding playing in Qatar. He shares his opinions on political matters. Takeaways The one-handed backhand is becoming less common in men's tennis, with players like Federer being the exception. Jannik Sinner is emerging as a top player, while Carlos Alcaraz is experiencing a slump. Lululemon's tennis outfits have received mixed reviews. There are controversies surrounding playing in Qatar and the treatment of transgender athletes in sports. Venus Williams receiving a wild card entry into Indian Wells raises questions about the fairness of such decisions. 01:00Tsitsipas and the Evolution of the One-Handed Backhand 05:09Carlos Alcaraz's Performance in Buenos Aires 08:06Alcaraz's Recent Struggles and the Rise of Jannik Sinner09:02Results of the Rotterdam Tournament 10:27Fashion Commentary on Lululemon's Tennis Outfits 11:57Discussion on Hubert Hurkacz and His Playing Style 12:27Concerns about Holger Rune's Performance 13:23Results of the Delray Beach Tournament 14:20Women's Tournament in Doha and Controversy Surrounding Playing in Qatar 15:43Thoughts on the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce's Behavior 17:09Renee Stubbs' Tweets and the Concept of Cameo 19:00Discussion on Maria Sakkari and Her Split from Coach 20:25Amelie Mauresmo's Legal Troubles 21:53Martina Navratilova's Tweets on Transgender Athletes and Political Views 23:20Opinions on Joe Biden and Donald Trump 26:36Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry into Indian Wells 28:27Morgan Riddle Experience at the Super Bowl and Harassment

In this conversation, Chris and Pavy G discuss Djokovic's performance at the Australian Open and the reasons behind his struggles. They also delve into the rise of Jannik Sinner and the comparison with Carlos Alcaraz. The conversation touches on the influence of sponsorships and the establishment in promoting certain players. They also discuss Rafael Nadal's participation in the Australian Open and his ambassadorship with Saudi Arabia. The conversation concludes with a discussion on players who are in retirement but have not officially announced it. The conversation explores the topics of Nadal's ambassadorship, Djokovic's potential partnership with Saudi Arabia, the impact on other tournaments and the Labor Cup, the partnership between ATP and WTA, and the commercial value and prize money disparities in tennis.

Takeaways

Djokovic's hectic schedule and lack of rest may have contributed to his performance at the Australian Open.

Jannik Sinner has emerged as a strong contender in the tennis world, surpassing Carlos Alcaraz in terms of consistency and mental strength.

Sponsorships and the establishment play a significant role in promoting certain players and shaping their public image.

Rafael Nadal's participation in the Australian Open and his ambassadorship with Saudi Arabia have raised questions about his intentions and motivations.

Some players may continue to play professionally despite being in retirement due to financial considerations or other factors. Nadal's ambassadorship to Saudi Arabia raises questions about financial motivations and potential risks to his reputation.

Djokovic's potential partnership with Saudi Arabia could bring more international attention to the country and help grow the game of tennis.

The involvement of Saudi Arabia in tennis could lead to the creation of a new super series and the hosting of major tournaments.

The partnership between ATP and WTA is unlikely due to differences in commercial value and financial struggles faced by the WTA.

The debate around prize money disparities in tennis highlights the importance of commercial value and viewership in determining earnings.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Hate Mail

01:14 Djokovic's Performance at the Australian Open

04:14 Djokovic's Hectic Schedule

07:02 Djokovic's Performance against Sinner

08:59 Rise of Jannik Sinner

14:13 Comparison of Sinner and Alcaraz

20:22 Sinner's Sponsorship and the Establishment

23:18 Rafael Nadal's Australian Open Participation

33:18 Nadal's Planned Participation and Saudi Ambassadorship

41:07 Players in Retirement but Not Announcing It

41:46 Nadal's Ambassadorship and Financial Motivations

47:07 Djokovic's Potential Partnership with Saudi Arabia

52:19 Saudi Arabia's Involvement in Tennis and Prize Money

56:00 Impact on Other Tournaments and Labor Cup

01:06:18 Partnership between ATP and WTA

01:13:18 Commercial Value and Prize Money Disparities

David Sacks from the All In Podcast for next President, Who's the next face of tennis? Sinner or Alcaraz? Will Sinner or Alcaraz top $40M of earning in 2024? Did Djokovic have Covid during the Australian Open, The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, joins Board of TKO for $50M and gets rights to "The Rock" Trademark, Zverev making life harder on himself, Ben Rothenberg wins wokest tennis journalist award, Rohan Bopana winning Australian Open Doubles good or bad for the game? Sabalenka transforms from angry to happy, Is Sabalenka husband a warlord? Montpellier ATP 250 Review, Shapo's game seems to be improving, Shevchenko moves from Russia to Kazakhstan. Ever heard of the Bahamas? Andy Murray slaps back at journalist, Saudi offer $100M total prize money in new tournament, PGA strikes deal that can potentially give players equity, Peter Thiel announces Enhanced Games where enhancers are fair game, The next Bachelor is a tennis coach, Taylor swift and Travis Kelce makes me happy. Follow Chris Hasek-Watt: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ www.youtube.com/@chrishasekwatt www.lovemeansnothingpod.com Links: All In: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e164-zucks-senate-apology-elons-comp-package-voided/id1502871393?i=1000643984249 The Rock: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-02/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-s-tko-deal-is-what-athletes-want?embedded-checkout=true The Bachelor: https://people.com/the-bachelor-joey-graziadei-everything-to-know-7734903#:~:text=The%20ball%20is%20now%20in,slated%20to%20air%20in%202024.

In this episode, Chris Hasek-Watt breaks down the recent assassination attempt of Donald Trump and questions how the secret service could have been so incompetent.

Chris then recaps the Wimbledon final and predict Alcaraz's future grand slam count.

- Trump assassination debacle

- Sloped roofs are scary

- DEI spells DIE

- Conspiracy theories (!?)

- Lots of guns and weirdo's not a good recipe

- JD Vance next Republican VP

- Alcaraz too much for Djokovic

- Age isn't just a number. It's real.

- Alcaraz gets a horrible tattoo to commemorate French Open win

- New WNBA contract

- Zhang is a crazy cat lady/man

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In this episode, Chris and David discuss the biggest surprises and standout performances at the Australian Open. They highlight the rise of Arthur Cazot, a relatively unknown player who has made a deep run in the tournament. They also discuss the late-night match between Medvedev and RoosterVory, as well as the disappointing performance of Felix Auger-Aliassime. The conversation covers the impressive performances of Adrian Mannarino and Miomir Kecmanovic, as well as the doubts surrounding Novak Djokovic. They also touch on the potential of Stefanos Tsitsipas and the life decisions of Taylor Fritz. Finally, they discuss Jannik Sinner's dominance and potential challenges in the tournament. The conversation covers various topics in the tennis world, including predictions for the men's draw, contrasting styles in men's matches, coaches commentating on matches, current players as commentators, the influence of Navratilova and Evert on the women's game, players' involvement with Saudi Arabia, players' financial decisions, Zverev's assault allegations, coverage bias in tennis broadcasting, Anisimova's return to tennis, upsets in the women's draw, and Andreeva's impressive performance and potential. In this conversation, Chris and David discuss various topics related to brands, marketing, journalism, IPOs, and sports betting. They explore the influence of brands on consumer behavior, the decline of Sports Illustrated, the shift in journalism towards new media formats, the upcoming IPOs of Reddit and AmorSports, and the potential for sports betting in tennis.

00:00 Introduction and Biggest Surprises

03:04 Arthur Cazot's Rise and Background

08:21 Medvedev's Late Night Match and Potential Opponents

13:06 Felix Auger-Aliassime's Disappointing Performance

18:12 Adrian Mannarino's Strong Performance

19:56 The Clutch Performance of Miomir Kecmanovic

23:06 Novak Djokovic's Performance and Doubts

26:41 Stefanos Tsitsipas' Potential and Girlfriend Drama

28:47 Taylor Fritz's Life Decisions and IQ

32:33 Jannik Sinner's Dominance and Potential Challenges

35:04 Men's Draw Predictions

36:05 Contrasting Styles in Men's Matches

36:31 Coaches Commentating on Matches

01:07:49 Wrap Up and Future Episodes

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In this episode, Chris discusses various topics related to tennis, including Richard Gasquet's drop in the rankings, the controversy surrounding his cocaine test, and his thoughts on the second season of the show 'Breakpoint.' He also talks about Ons Jaber's sponsorship change, Amr Sports going public, and Chip Wilson's controversial statements. Chris then analyzes the men's and women's draws for the Australian Open, sharing his predictions and insights.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

01:53 Richard Gasquet's Ranking Drop

03:21 Gasquet's Cocaine Controversy

04:18 Review of 'Breakpoint' Season 2

06:09 Pegula's Family Background

07:08 Ons Jaber's Sponsorship Change

08:33 Amer Sports Going Public

10:28 Chip Wilson's Controversial Statements

13:46 Men's Australian Open Draw Analysis

22:54 Women's Australian Open Draw Analysis

28:41 Conclusion

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- Era's of tennis fashion - Nike's tennis dominance to downfall - New up and coming brands - Player signings and endorsements - Wilson x Kith Collaboration - Sinner and Gucci - Alcaraz and Louis Vuitton - Berrettini and Boss - Federer best male dresser - Donna Vekic style off court - Dimitrov moving from Nike to Lacoste - Wilson upping their game - Kokkanakis and CottonOn - Comparing Brands Watch on youtube: Eliza Wastcoast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/itselizasworld/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@itslizasworld Chris Hasek-Watt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

Takeaways

• Nadal's performance and injury concerns are discussed, with doubts raised about his ability to compete in five-set matches.
• The intense tennis schedule is compared to other sports, with concerns raised about the lack of breaks for tennis players.
• The rise of young players like Holger Rune and J.C. Shang is highlighted, with their potential and performance analyzed.
• The athleticism of tennis players is debated, with different opinions on who is the best athlete of Djokovic's era.
• The Hong Kong tournament and Stefanos Tsitsipas' loss are reviewed, with observations made about player performance.
• The debate on the greatest one-handed backhand in tennis history is discussed, with Federer and Wawrinka mentioned as contenders. The one-handed backhand is a topic of debate, with players like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Stefanos Tsitsipas being mentioned as having strong backhands.
• Players like Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz have shown promise and have the potential to make significant impacts in the future.
• The performance of players can vary depending on different playing conditions, such as indoor or outdoor matches.
• The conversation highlights the disappointment with Felix Auger-Aliassime's performance and the need for him to improve his game and consistency.
• Nick Kyrgios' career has been marked by both talent and controversy, and his future in tennis remains uncertain. Nick Kyrgios has been a disappointment as a tennis player, with his potential not fully realized due to injuries and questionable commitment to training and rehab.
• Naomi Osaka's return to the tour is highly anticipated, and she has the potential to perform well and even win a Grand Slam.
• There are several young players to watch out for in the upcoming year, including Jack Draper, Thomas Machac, and Majed Abeda.

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Nadal's Return

03:03 Assessing Nadal's Performance and Injury Concerns

07:24 Evaluating Dominic Thiem's Comeback and Future Prospects

09:27 Analyzing the Intensity of the Tennis Schedule

12:16 Reviewing Djokovic's Participation in the United Cup

15:14 Discussing the Rise of Holger Rune and Grigor Dimitrov's Performance

18:37 Debating the Athleticism of Tennis Players

22:02 Determining the Best Athlete of Djokovic's Era

25:49 Assessing the Potential of J.C. Shang and Frances Tiafoe

27:36 Reviewing the Hong Kong Tournament and Stefanos Tsitsipas' Loss

31:45 Debating the Greatest One-Handed Backhand

32:26 Discussion on the best one-handed backhand

36:03 Assessment of Stefanos Tsitsipas' backhand

37:45 Predictions for Alexander Zverev's performance

39:51 Evaluation of Jannik Sinner's recent success

43:09 Analysis of Carlos Alcaraz's potential

45:09 Discussion on players' performance in different conditions

49:50 Disappointment with Felix Auger-Aliassime's performance

56:56 Assessment of Nick Kyrgios' career

01:02:44 Disappointment with Nick Kyrgios

01:05:24 Naomi Osaka's Return to the Tour

01:09:04 Hot Takes for Next Year

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Topics Include: - Baby It’s Cold Outside verses WAP - Fake beef or marketing stunt between Travis Scott and McEnroe - Netflix Live Stream Nadal verses Alcaraz - ATP Awards - Darren Cahill or Ivanesevic - Djokovic on 60 Minutes - Kyrgios Only Fans - WTA CEO fired - Becker Drama Articles: 60 Minutes: Novak Djokovic: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/novak-djokovic-60-minutes-video-2023-12-10/ The athletic (Kyrgios): https://theathletic.com/5121518/2023/12/11/nick-kyrgios-tennis-aussie/?amp=1 Jay Shetty (Kyrgios): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-purpose-with-jay-shetty/id1450994021?i=1000638157458

After a 3 week hiatus, I'm back with another episode of the Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast. Topics include: - Lactation Consultancy - Kyrgios interview on Piers Morgan (https://youtu.be/dtRJIm1bbU4?si=u95DD_Tk7szgTWD7) - Tennis Grand Slam Plot Bombshell (https://theathletic.com/5094051/2023/11/28/tennis-grand-slams-premier/) - Racquet Magazine future up in the air (https://defector.com/racquet-magazine-future-up-in-the-air-after-one-cofounder-removes-the-other) - ATP Final Recap in Turin - Becker comments on Rune and Alcaraz - Djokovic #1 for 400 weeks - ATP Award Nominees - Medvedev Lacoste Line - Mark Cuban sells majority stake in Dallas Mavericks - Investing Legends Charlie Munger passes at 99 years old - Elon is becoming my hero ( https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1MYxNoaVRjoKw?t=32m28s) Chris Hasek-Watt Website: https://www.lovemeansnothingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw

Back with another episode of the Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast. Topics include: - Getting in trouble on a previous Pod with Pavvy G - My apology to Rennae Stubbs - What Wokism means to me - The Beckhams and the popular Netflix series (https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81223488) - ATP 1000 Paris. Djokovic wins, Sinner pulls out, Medvedev flips the bird - ATP Finals. Prize money and point, Djokovic beats Rune. Alcaraz loses again. - Rune pulls a Ronaldo with shorts - Players from cold climates having success indoors - WTA Finals disaster in Cancun - Iga Swiatek finishes #1 - Naomi and Cordae 30 Questions-https://youtu.be/W68U885ZwBM - WTA CEO on the chopping block - Canada Women win Billie Jean King - Patrick Mouratoglou takes some responsibility in Halep doping - Louis Vuitton drops $1M bag CHRIS HASEK-WATT Website: www.lovemeansnothingpod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw

Summary

Mads Hagelin, a tennis pro and coach, shares his journey from Denmark to Los Angeles and how he built a successful coaching business. He discusses the state of tennis brands and the rise of tennis influencers. Mads also shares his thoughts on luxury brands entering the tennis world and the potential of young players like Holger Rune. Overall, Mads emphasizes the importance of finding your own unique brand and staying true to yourself in the tennis industry. The conversation covers various topics related to tennis, including a discussion on Patrick Mouratoglou's coaching abilities, the use of different tennis balls in tournaments, different eras of tennis fashion, the coach's diverse client base, and contact information for further inquiries.

Takeaways

• Patrick Mouratoglou's coaching abilities are debated, with some questioning his track record and the amount of attention he receives.
• The use of different tennis balls in tournaments is discussed, with concerns raised about the impact on players' bodies and the enjoyment of the game.
• Different eras of tennis fashion are explored, with appreciation for the unique styles of players like John McEnroe and Andre Agassi.
• The coach's diverse client base is highlighted, ranging from beginners to advanced players, and the approach of optimizing each player's natural strengths is emphasized.
• Contact information for the coach is provided for those interested in lessons or further discussions.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

03:00Transition to Coaching in Los Angeles

06:01Starting a Tennis Coaching Business in California

10:48Building a Roster of Clients

13:05The State of Tennis Brands

18:56The Rise of Tennis Influencers

20:05Opportunities for Tennis Brands

23:56Luxury Brands in Tennis

29:44Holger Rune and Coaching Relationships

38:21Discussion on Patrick Mouratoglou's coaching abilities

41:18Debate on the use of different tennis balls in tournaments

45:16Exploration of different eras of tennis fashion

51:50Diverse client base and coaching approach

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We’re back with another exciting episode of ‘Love Means Nothing - The Tennis Podcast’ featuring an absolute legend in the tennis world: Rick Macci, a Hall of Fame tennis coach, motivational speaker, life coach, podcast co-host, and best-selling author. Rick has the unique distinction of having coached and worked with five tennis players who have ascended to the position of Number One in the world on either the men's or women's professional tennis rankings, including Andy Roddick, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Jennifer Capriati. The outcomes of Rick Maccis's hands-on approach, unique ability to analyze and correct technical, strategic, and mental deficiencies, and message delivery like no other have earned him 7 Coach of the Year awards, the youngest person ever inducted into the USPTA Hall of Fame, 8 Grand Slam champions, and 324 national titles. Join us as we dive into Rick’s career, the movie ‘King Richard’, coaching Venus and Serena Williams, coaching both students and parents and more. [05.01] Rick’s journey – Starting the conversation, Rick gives us a brief introduction to his 40+ year career in tennis and his reasons for choosing to be a tennis coach. [12.02] Switching couches – Rick shares his idea about players’ switching couches when they became hits in the tennis world and the external factors that may have influenced those decisions. [19.53] King Richard – We dive into how the Oscar-winning movie ‘King Richard’ changed things around Rick’s life. [26.03] Best friends – Rick explains how he and Richard Williams became best friends due to the mutual understanding of believing in two girls who became two of the best tennis players in the world; Serena and Venus Williams. [30.43] Venus Williams – Rick shares how he never felt like taking a risk about believing in Venus Williams to become a great tennis player from the start. [40.16] Coaching – If you are a coach, you have to train both the students and their parents. Rick explains how he approaches students and parents when he believes he has a world-class player to train. [49.12] Boys vs. girls – Rick’s approach to coaching young women versus young men [57.06] Strokes – We discuss how different players have different strokes and how to evaluate them correctly. [01.00.10] Pressure – Pressure can make you stronger as well as weaker. You have to make the decision about what to do with it. Resources Connect with Rick Twitter - twitter.com/RickMacci  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/rick-macci-tennis-academy/  YouTube - youtube.com/user/RickMacci  Website - rickmacci.com/  Email - info@rickmacci.com  Book by Rick Macci Macci Magic: Extracting Greatness From Yourself and Others amazon.com/Macci-Magic-Extracting-Greatness-Yourself/dp/1937559254/  Video Suggestions [13.31] It’s a long time to be with ……………. And so forth. I think it’s very hard………………. Sit in the box. [16.11] I think the number one thing about ……………. Consistency. But when you get into coaching ……………… how to coach someone. Quotes “It's not where you start. It's where you finish.” “If you love what you do, you feel like you're hardly working.” “No matter what you've accomplished, don't fall in love with that. Next is the most important work.” “You don't lose the magic. You lose the confidence and the fitness.” Credits for Music Sport Rock & Workout | HARD by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today I sat down with Pavvy G. Pavvy is a tennis blogger, an anti-woke/anti-corruption tennis advocate, and a huge Djokovic supporter. We had a great conversation discussing Djokovic, corporate America and their control over the narrative in tennis, biases of different commentators and a number of other interesting topics. Pavvy is a great guy, an eloquent speaker, and incredibly insightful. Definitely worth a listen!! X: https://twitter.com/pavyg X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

- Biden call Zelensky Putin

- Zelensky taking lessons from Elizabeth Holmes

- Woke Left Coalitions

- Antifa and Anarchists running France

- Djokovic with an attitude

- BBC is woke

- McEnroe supports Djokovic

- Raducanu sore wrist

- Fritz needs a new girlfriend

- Axis of Evil

-Ostepenko and Weezy BFF's

- Covid Towel Rule abolished

- Wimbledon Leaves $100M on table

- Greta is 4'10

- Tsitsipas weird on social media

- Gladiator 2 hip hop

- Scary dogs

- Wimbledon semi recap

Laver Cup Vancouver. Meeting Roger Federer. Gael not happy. Steve Zacks Interview.

Simona Halep is banned from professional Tennis for 4 years. Is Patrick Mouratoglou to blame? Will Simona's last Wimbledon championship be revoked and awarded to Serena? Tennis players are getting screwed over when it comes to rev share: https://youtu.be/STff_wOQHn4 The man who built the biggest match-fixing ring in tennis: https://youtu.be/Xmkj9Azy-iA Djokovic loves Serbia and they love him back for it. Moderna shot of the day featuring Djoker. Musetti's girlfriend is pregnant. Tiafoe gets screwed on umpire decision. People can't stop talking about the phone drop. Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw

Bad blood between Shelton and Djoker. Phone drop imitation. Coco wins first US Open Title. Dave Portnoy loves Sabalenka. Coco loves climate activists. Naomi makes US Open appearance. Medvedev ruins fairy tale finals. Tomic gets beat up in hotel lobby. Dave Portnoy Article: https://x.com/stoolpresidente/status/1699236727880114482?s=46

Tony Nadal doesn't mince his words. Zverev calls out racist and covers his own ass. Renne Stubbs does 180 on Djokovic. Jimmy Buttler likes cowboy hats and tennis. Fiona Crawley should get her money. Automated lines calls taking out the drama, which I enjoy. Venus playing till she's 72 years old. Early US Open upsets. Wozniacki outfit doesn't work for anyone. US Open quarter final updates.

- Isner announces retirement

- Sock also announces retirement & signing with professional Pickleball

- Lance Stroll going pro tennis?

- Djokovic top earner in 2023. Osaka number 10 on the list without playing a match.

- Calling out Emily Oberg for a match.

- Roddick GQ Article: https://www.gq.com/story/andy-roddick-us-open

- US Open Preview

- WTA Finals

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Southern & Western Mens Final Recap.

Gauff wins again. Jesus is on her side.

Swiatek wants everyone to be nice.

Life coaches need to go.

Mason Ohio on the move. Is Charlotte N. Carolina the next stop?

PTPA adding more players.

Gerber baby is creepy.

Shadows on court effecting play.

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Rybakina destroyed, Samsonova exhausted, Pegula gets richer, Sinner first ATP1000, Djokovic back in America, Cincinnati preview

Daniel Evans wins Washington Open, ranked #21 in ATP. Stefanos Tsitsipas wins Los Cabos in style. Tsitsipas replaces dad with Philippoussis. Badosa happy. Mickelson gambling problem. Serena Williams gender reveal. Andy Roddick signs with the online gambling site, Betway. Swiatek tapes her mouth shut. Federer new fashion collaboration. Dimitrov's new girlfriend, Madalina Ghenea. ATP in Toronto. WTA in Montreal. Barstools Sports purchased back for $1. X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/

Ymer 18 month ban: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mikael-ymer-banned-for-18-months-by-cas-after-missing-3-out-of-competition-dopin Hugo Gaston problems: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/french-tennis-player-hugo-gaston-s-unsportsmanlike-conduct-draws-155k-fine-tops- Zverev's girlfriend Sophia Thomalia: https://www.tennis365.com/news/who-is-zverev-girlfriend-sophia-thomalla Fritz's win in Atlanta Zverev's win in Hamburg Washington Open Update Wolf from Ohio?

Kygrios Pokémon back tattoo, Mannarino beats Michelson, Rublev bff with Rune, Cachin first ATP win, Zhang Shuai panic attack, UTS in LA, Shapovalov engaged and Naomi back training.

- Diversity was supposed to make us rich. Not so much. Link: https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/diversity-was-supposed-to-make-us-rich-not-so-much-39da6a23?st=dt39q1dnfrudzua&reflink=article_copyURL_share - Trump / Biden Debate - Wimbledon Draws - Avenue Sports Opportunity Fund raises $445M Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/marc-lasry-s-avenue-sports-fund-invests-in-new-york-s-citypickle-1.2090320.amp.html

Men's Wimbledon Final. The GOAT Novak Djokovic vs The Young Prince Carlitos Alcaraz. Women's Wimbledon Final upset. The Czech sensation. Other Wimbledon and non Wimbledon stuff.

Svitolina and Harry Styles love affair. What about Monfils? CNN quotes Chris Hasek-Watt Rude legs a bit too heavy to compete with Alcaraz. Raducanu chose the wrong man. Medvedev outlast Eubanks. Eubanks makes banks with quarter final performance. Sinner comes out ahead. Djokovic too strong. 10 years of winning on centre court and counting. Svitolina outplays Swiatek. Watch the money ... Sabalenka outhits but doesn't outthink. Tattoo beef. Jabeur gets crafty. Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/10/sport/wimbledon-mirra-andreeva-docked-point-spt-intl/index.html

Dark spandex rule change Period opponent advice Wimbledon Round of 16 cecap Dimitrov screwed by umpire Rublev miracle shot Bublik's beard is weird Handshake drama between Azarenka and Svitolina Naomi baby girl Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

Wimbledon Round 3 complete (almost) 11pm curfew beef. Andy Murray got robbed. Badosa back injury. Sabalenka grunting and black tights. Berrettini surprising comeback. Brooksby verses Fuskovic. Djoker mamba mentality. Fokina sh*t himself. Seriously. Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

Kygrios controversial late withdrawal Raonic upcoming retirement(?) Kenin (unmarketable) beats Gauff (marketable) Will Isner announce retirement at US Open(?) Auger-Alliasme needs to find a new game Federer fan favorite returns Tsitsipas/Bodosa Mixed Dubs announcement Wimbledon Rain and 3rd day recap Puzzle pieces everywhere Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

Kygrios joins the PTPA alongside Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospicil: https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-novak-djokovic-thanks-nick-kyrgios-joining-ptpa-continues-bromance-aussie McEnroe not happy with Saudi proposal to ATP: https://au.sports.yahoo.com/tennis-john-mcenroe-saudi-arabia-swipe-american-legend-shuts-down-nick-kyrgios-call-052520020.html Wimbledon Gentleman's Draw is out. We go through the entire thing and talk about what to watch out for.

Wozniacki makes surprise announcement about returning to the WTA. Halep starts trial to prove her innocence. Alcaraz signs with Louis Vuitton. How bad are Penn tennis balls!!??

1. Where I’ve been 2. Halle and London Recap - Bublik and Alcaraz, 3. Mollarca 4. Feliciano Lopez saying goodbye 5. Ostapenko swag 6. Tsitsipas hot water 7. Konaveit retires young 8. Saudi propose partnership with ATP 9

Stuttgard and Libema Open Recap. Big wins for Tiofoe, Griekspoor, Murray and Nishikori. McIlroy can’t make a putt. Vancouver Laver Cup Fail. Halle and London predictions. Wilson x Kith collaboration.

Boss and Libema Open recap. Nick Kygrios IPO’ing on Royaltiz. Osaka’s talent agency Evolve. Feliciano Lopez named Davis Cup finals tournament director.

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References:

https://www.royaltiz.com/KYRGIOS

https://www.instagram.com/thisisevolve/?hl=en

https://boardroom.tv/cover-story-evolve-agency-naomi-osaka/

https://www.daviscup.com/en/news/330544.aspx

- Wedding Updates

- Banff Weather

- I should be a stylist

- Babies in Planes

- Gossip Girl Recap

- Love Stories

- TNT Inks new deal for French Open

- Prince Collaborations with Malbon, Reigning Champ and Sporty and Rich

- Alcaraz/Nike Deal

- Raducanu turns down Olympics

- Sabalenka told not to play Olympics for Belarus

- Draper win Queens and future model

- Holger Rune Icon Photoshoot

- Zverev Diabetes

- Nadal would have been greatest football player ever

- Rory Mclroy is cursed

- 3 Putts

- Federer Dartmouth commencement

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Kygrios loses, Nishikori is back. Stuttgard Recap. Maria Sharapova invests in wolf and Shepard. Messi Deal. Larry Ellison.

Djokovic solidified as GOAT. Rude Boy needs new fashion. Jelena has eyes for Tom Brady. Badosa feeling Tsitsipas. Raonic and Kygrios are back. New episodes of break point coming soon.

French Open Update. Rune vs Rude Boy. Alcaraz or Alcatraz. Djokovic peaking when it counts. Zverev doing Zverev things. Muchova the Czech Justine Henin. Osaka, who cares. David Grutman partners with Prince who partners with Reigning Champ. Watch out ATP, we’ve got a LIV of tennis brewing in the distance.

Notes:

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Full Send Podcast w/ David Grutman: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BV1dar7cXByad41FhAF6D?si=w_ORaroISymzE2BCF4db8Q

Future LIV of Tennis: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/business/dealbook/saudi-sports-investing.html

This is the Love Means Nothing Tennis podcast and I’m your host Chris Hasek-Watt. This is a tennis podcast like no other. I’m bluntly honest, occasionally correct and sometimes offensive. If you love listening to Chrissie Evert suck up to Naomi Osaka at every opportunity, well, you’ll hate this. If instead, you like legit game insight, unadulterated critique, juicy gossip and rumors (that occasionally starts from me) and a view into the business dealings of players and the sport itself, then Love Means Nothing is right up your alley. One final thing, I love tennis - and I hope you do too.