Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon talk about what happened last week in the world of tennis! They start with Coco Gauff's historic run at the WTA Finals. Then Denis Shapovalov triumphing in Belgrade and Benjamin Bonzi winning his maiden ATP title in Metz. Then they debate the HIGHLY anticipated ATP Finals in Turin. All that & so much MORE!  

Tune in and let us know what you think of our takes & predictions! 

 

Intro (00:00-00:51) 

 

Champions of the Week (00:51-15:45) 

 

Interesting Headlines (15:45-23:56) 

 

Biggest Winner of the Week (23:56-30:15) 

 

Crazy Upset of the Week (30:15-32:56) 

 

Upset or not an Upset(32:56-34:45) 

 

The People’s Champion (34:45-36:00) 

 

Inspiring Story of the Week (36:00-38:22) 

 

Cool Dude Moment of the Week (38:22-41:20) 

 

Spicy Not Spicy? (41:20-42:50) 

 

Who Ya Got? (ATP Finals Edition) (42:50-45:55) 

 

Dark Horse of the Week (45:55) 

 

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We think we're FINALLY ready to start a podcast! To prove to you guys that we are, here are our reasons and to make things spicy, some of our most controversial takes. Take a listen & let us know, are we ready?

Yousef, Ismaeel, & Haroon walk down memory lane and share stories of the LEGENDARY Rafael Nadal. They talk about his final match, the ceremony, their earliest Rafa memories, how he inspired them and most importantly, how he influenced them. They also discuss some of their favorite matches of Rafa's ICONIC career & cap it off with the insane news of Murray coaching Djokovic! So, if you love, respect & appreciate Rafa, this episode is for you. Gracias Rafa & Vamos Rafa Forever!

00:00 - 00:50 Intro

00:52 - 09:25 Rafa’s Retirement Match & Ceremony

09:25 - 17:16 Our Earliest Memories of Nadal

17:16 - 25:44 How Nadal Influenced Us

25:44 - 31:52 Rafael Nadal’s Dominance

31:52 - 41:23 Rafael Nadal’s Longevity

41:23 - 1:04:46 Favorite Rafael Nadal Match of All-Time

1:04:46 - 1:09:55 Rafael Nadal’s Mentality

1:09:55 - 1:15:34 Andy Murray Coaching Novak Djokovic

1:15:34 - 1:16:56 Gracias Rafa

1:16:56 - 1:17:09 Outro

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Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon talk about what happened last week in the world of tennis! They start with Jannik Sinner’s historic run at the ATP Finals, Taylor Fritz’s spectacular breakout season, Diego Forlan inspiring anyone to pursue their dreams. Then they debate the HIGHLY anticipated Davis Cup Finals with Rafael Nadal saying his farewells. All that & so much MORE!

 

00:00 - 00:48 Intro

00:48 - 08:12 Champion of the Week

08:12 - 10:37 Rate the Road

10:37 - 16:02 Biggest Winner of the Week

16:02 - 19:13 Upset on Not an Upset

19:13 - 20:57 Inspiring Story of the Week

20:57 -  24:32 Cool Dude Moment of the Week

24:32 - 28:04 Spicy Not Spicy

28:04 - 29:22 Where We Were Right

29:22 - 31:03 Where We Were Wrong

31:03 - 34:46 Interesting Headlines

34:46 - 36:56 Who Ya Got? (Davis Cup Finals)

36:56 - 39:03 Dark Horse of the Week (Davis Cup Finals)

39:03 - 40:26 Wrap Up

 

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Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon talk about what happened last week in the world of tennis! They’re talking about the Italians dominance at the Davis Cup, Netherlands making history themselves, more insights on the Djokovic/Murray partnership, the Iga doping fiasco, some cool dude moments & so much more!

00:00 - 00:58 Intro

00:59:00 - 07:32 Davis Cup Recap

07:41 - 15:34 Djokovic/Murray Experiment

15:46 - 20:33 What's Djokovic Up To Lately

20:49 - 26:40 Iga Doping Fiasco

26:44 - 31:58 Interesting Headlines

32:02 - 35:55 Inspiring Story of the Week

36:20 - 38:58 Cool Dude Moment of the Week

38:59 - 40:00 Outro

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Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon give out their grades for the Top 10, talk about the 2024 retirement class, take us through their favorite matches of the season & so much more!

 

00:00 - 01:08 Intro

01:08 - 07:50 Grigor Dimitrov’s Report Card

07:50 - 15:05 Alex De Minaur’s Report Card

15:05 - 20:57 Andrey Rublev’s Report Card

20:57 - 29:11 Novak Djokovic’s Report Card

29:11 - 34:58 Casper Ruud’s Report Card

34:58 -  41:37 Daniil Medvedev’s Report Card

41:37 - 46:06 Taylor Fritz’s Report Card

46:06 - 50:00 Carlos Alcaraz’s Report Card

50:00 - 55:45 Alexander Zverev’s Report Card

55:45 - 1:01:14 Jannik Sinner’s Report Card

1:01:13 - 1:03:32 The 2024 Retirement Class

1:03:32 - 1:06:50 Spicy Not Spicy?

1:06:50 - 1:20:43 Favorite Matches of 2024

1:20:43 - 1:21:45 Wrap Up

 

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Part 2 of The WEEGOS (TSH Tennis Oscars) Awards of 2024 are here! We’re continuing to give our 35 different awards from the past year in tennis. Awards include What in the World Was That?, What IF IF IF, Isner/Mahut, You Have My Respect, Quote of the Year, Clutch King, Blockbuster Bout, Nakashima Court 14, I Can Do This All Day, Back from the Dead, Stakhovsky-Soderling, Top Wildcard Performances of the Year, Are You Craze?, Cracked Me Up, Needs a New Coach, 5 Set lover, Bagel King, Thanos, and many more!

00:00 - 00:18 Intro

00:18 - 02:10 What in the world was that?

02:10 - 04:48 What IF IF IF

04:48 - 06:22 Inser/Mahut

06:22 - 08:21 You have my respect

08:21 - 10:16 Quote of the year

10:16 - 11:48 Clutch King

11:48 - 14:27 Blockbuster Bout

14:27 - 17:04 Nakashima Court 14

17:04 -  18:21 I can do this all day

18:21 - 20:30 Back from the dead

20:30 - 22:54 Stakhovsky Soderling

22:54 - 24:42 Top Wildcard Performances of the year

24:42  - 27:22 Are you craze?

27:22 - 29:25 Cracked me up

29:25 - 32:36 Needs a new coach

32:36 - 34:46 5 Set lover

34:46 - 36:50 Bagel King

36:50 - 40:05 Thanos

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The WEEGOS (TSH Tennis Oscars) Awards of 2024 are here! We’re ready to give our 35 different awards from the past year in tennis. Awards include I Own You, Tweet of the Year, Geezer Grinding, Houston We Have a Problem, Good Guy Grigor, Spicy No Spicy, Bad Luck Brian, TSH Meme of the Year, Tear Down the Roof, Cake Walk Run, Home of Tennis, Okay I See You, Gladiator Run, We Back Big Dawg, Lost in the Sauce and many more!

 

00:00 - 00:47 Intro

00:47 - 02:11 I OWN YOU!

02:11 - 04:30 Tweet of the Year

04:30 - 05:34 Geezer Grinding

05:34 - 06:31 Houston, We Have a Problem!

06:31 - 07:48 Good Guy Grigor

07:48 - 08:55 Brand Basher

08:55 - 10:50 Spicy No Spicy

10:50 -  12:16 Bad Luck Brian

12:16 - 14:57 TSH Meme of the Year

14:57 - 16:07 Slam of the Season

16:07 - 17:13 Tear Down the Roof

17:13  - 18:20 Home of Tennis

18:20 - 19:35 Okay, I SEE YOU!

19:35 - 21:05 Cake Walk Run

21:05 - 22:30 Gladiator Run

22:30 - 23:42 We Back BIG DAWG!

23:42 - 27:34 Lost in the Sauce

27:34 - 27:49 What in the World Was That?!

 

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Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon gear up for the 2025 tennis season as they discuss what they’re excited about, who will dominate, what will Djokovic do, who will make the biggest leap, who will win in Brisbane, some fiery debates, an iconic cool dude moment & so much more! Tune in and let us know what you think about their takes & debates!

 

00:00 - 01:44 Intro

 

01:44 - 06:16 What are you most excited about for 2025?

 

06:16 - 13:30 What do we expect from Djokovic this season?

 

13:30 - 17:34 Who will find his way into the Top 10?

 

17:34 - 20:46 Who will make the biggest leap?

 

20:46 - 26:48 What’s your Biggest Prediction for the 2025 Season?

 

26:48 -  34:41 This or That? (Grand Slam Title vs Olympic Gold Medal)

 

34:41 - 37:41 Cool Dude Moment of the Week

 

37:41 - 41:26 Spicy No Spicy?

 

41:26 - 47:23 Who do you think will have the most dominant season? 

 

47:23 - 49:15 Who Ya Got in Brisbane?

 

49:15 - 50:49 Who Ya Got in Hong Kong?

 

50:49 - 52:55 Who Ya Got at the United Cup?

 

52:55 - 53:57 Wrap Up

 

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Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon recap everything that happened in the first week of the 2025 season. So many interesting storylines, from Jiri Lehecka in Brisbane to Muller in Hong Kong to Fritz & Gauff coming up clutch for Team USA to Opelka & Nishikori making inspiring comebacks and so much more! Tune in and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

00:00 - 01:00 Intro

01:00 - 05:31 Jiri Lehecka Winning Brisbane

05:31 - 10:13 Alexander Muller Winning Hong Kong

10:13 - 13:44 Team USA Winning the United Cup

13:44 - 17:57 Biggest Winner of the Week

17:57 - 20:45 Crazy Upsets of the Week

20:45 -  22:50 Upset or Not An Upset?

22:50 - 25:10 The People’s Champion

25:10 - 29:10 Most Inspiring Story of the Week

29:10 - 31:56 Cool Dude Moment of the Week

31:56 - 34:35 Spicy No Spicy?

34:35 - 35:50 Djokovic’s H2H vs Monfils

35:40 - 37:41 Retirements & Injuries

37:41 - 40:24 Players Changing Brands

40:24 - 41:32 Aryna Sabalenka Winning Brisbane

41:32 - 42:39 Where We Were Right & Wrong

42:39 - 43:52 Who Ya Got in Adelaide?

43:52 - 45:57 Who Ya Got in Auckland?

45:57 - 46:33 Wrap Up

 

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Description: Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon talk about the 2025 Australian Open draw, the roads to the title for Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz & Zverev. They talk about who they think got lucky, who got screwed and most importantly who they have taking home the titles. Tune in and let us know what you think!

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Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon talk about everything that happened in the first week of the 2025 Australian Open. They’re breaking down what they’ve seen so far from the likes of Djokovic, Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev, Sablelenka, & Coco. They get into the spectacular rise of the Next Gen talents & their extremely impressive wins. As well as shedding light on some inspiring stories, cool dude moments & lastly, debating whether or not some of their Week 1 conclusions are overreactions. Tune in & let’s us know what you think!

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Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon are absolutely hyped for the Australian Open Final! World Number 1 vs World Number 2. The best players in the world fighting for the trophy. They talk about who's in better form, what it will take for each player to win and make their champion picks. Tune in and let us know who do you think will win the first slam of the year?

 

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The Australian Open has come to an end and after 2 weeks of action packed matches, drama and everything in between, Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon recap it all. From the dominance by Jannik Sinner to the HISTORIC run by Madison Keys to the unacceptable treatment of Novak Djokovic and so much more! Tune in and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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All the stars are back in action with with a bitter tastes in their mouths after the Australian Open, the chance to find some sort of revenge is on the cards. So, Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon talk about the upcoming STACKED Rotterdam & Dallas Opens, some spicy moments at the Davis Cup, a few cool dude moments and they give us their picks for the titles. Tune in & letus know what you think! 

 

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An action packed week again on tour as Alcaraz cruises in Rotterdam to win his first indoor title, Shapovalov has the best week of his tennis life in Dallas, Bencic shows us what Momma power looks like in Abu Dhabi and some incredible stories from the likes of Bellucci, Munar and Redfoo! We get into it all and much more! Tune in now and let us know your thoughts below!

00:00 Intro

01:15 CHAMPIONS ON THE WEEK

16:40 BIGGEST WINNER OF THE WEEK

25:07 UPSET NOT AN UPSET?

30:10 COOL DUDE MOMENT OF THE WEEK

33:45 INSPIRING STORY OF THE WEEK

36:49 OVERREACTION OR NOT?

40:38 WHERE WE WERE RIGHT & WRONG

41:54 WHO YA GOT?

 

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An ACTION PACKED week with so many stories to get into. Join Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon as they talk about it all. From Fonseca making history to Anisimova's inspiring run in Doha to Sinner's controversial doping ban & so much more! Tune in, give it a watch & let us know what you think in the comments!

 

0:00 INTRO

01:39 CHAMPIONS OF THE WEEK

16:18 THOUGHTS ON THE SINNER BAN

26:48 BIGGEST WINNER OF THE WEEK

32:55 COOL DUDE MOMENT OF THE WEEK

36:42 SPICY NO SPICY?

40:42 LEGENDS SAYING GOODBYE

48:58 OVERREACTION OR NOT?

52:06 OTHER INTERESTING NEWS

53:11 WHERE WE WERE RIGHT & WRONG?

54:36 WHO YA GOT?

 

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Another week of amazing stories in the world of tennis and as promised, we're getting into it all! We have Rublev coming up clutch to find his way back to title town, Mirra Andreeva becoming the superstar we expected, countless crazy upsets, some inspiring results from Tauson, Medjedovic, Muller, Baez & so much more! Tune in and let us know what you think! 

 

 

Another week of so many amazing stories in tennis! Yousef, Ismaeel & Haroon get into Tsitsipas finding his way back to title town, Machac secures his first ever ATP title and our FIRST EXCLUSIVE interview with the incredible Juan Manuel Cerundolo! Tune in now & let us know what you think in the comments!

 

0:00 Intro

0:35 Champions of the Week

18:13 Biggest Winner of the Week 

29:15 Cool Dude Moment of the Week

32:05 Upsets of the Week

37:29 Spicy No Spicy?

46:58 Overreaction or Not? 

55:50 Other Interesting News

59:45 Who Ya Got in Indian Wells?

1:02:26 Juan Manuel Cerundolo Interview

So many interesting storylines coming to life in Tennis Paradise. From Alcaraz, Swiatek & Medvedev dominating to Djokovic, Zverev & Kyrgios struggling to Griekspoor & Keys shining. Ismaeel, Yousef & Haroon get into it all these and more as we near the end of the beloved Indian Wells event. Tune in and let us know what you think! 

Two incredible weeks of tennis come to a close in Indian Wells and so many storylines came to fruition. From Draper putting together an ALL TIME title run to Andreeva making unbelievable history to Rune finding his form to Swiatek turning fans against her to Fonseca shining again in Phoenix & so much more! Tune in now & let us know your thoughts! 

The guys in the studio bring you an EXCLUSIVE interview with PTPA Founder, Vasek Pospisil. They break down the main issues with this massive lawsuit which is trying to fix tennis and bring change for the players. They discuss issues with player welfare, the abuse of power from the tennis governing bodies, the ranking system, suppression of competition between tournaments, prize money structure and ITIA violations of player rights. They also ask if the players are actually united and where does tennis go from here. Watch until the end where Yousef, Ismaeel and Haroon propose their own FUN changes to the tennis tour! Let us know what you think in the comments. Are you on the players' side?

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The Miami Open has finally come to a close after two long weeks of tennis & countless amazing storylines! The guys get into it all! From Jakub Mensik’s historic title run to Sabalenka’s dominance back to the throne to Djokovic finally finding his form to Eala making history for the Philippines to some overreactions & so much more! Tune in now and let us know what you think! 

Our favorite time of the year is finally upon us..CLAY SEASON! Nothing screams summer is around the corner like the start of the Monte Carlo Masters. So, in this episode, Ismaeel, Yousef & Haroon sat down and talked about everything heading into this event. From the Top Seeds draws to potential Dark Horses to 1st & 2nd Round firework matches & of course who they have winning the title! Tune in now and let us know what you think!

The most iconic ATP Masters event has finally come to an end with so many fun storylines to discuss! In this episode, Ismaeel, Yousef & Haroon get into it all. From Alcaraz finding that fire within to crown himself King in Monte Carlo to Musetti's gladiator run to Fils & Fokina's impressive campaigns to Djokovic & Zverev's concerning losses to some fun overreaction or not questions, all that and so much more! Tune in & let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 

In this episode, Ismaeel & Yousef get into everything that happened last week in the tennis world. From Zverev’s crucial title run at home in Munich to Rune’s spectacular week in Barcelona to Shelton’s impressive growth on clay to Sinner’s return to the practice courts to Ostapenko’s mind-blowing dominance of Swiatek! We are also have some "Spicy No Spicy" moments, an interesting "Overreactions or Not?" segment & of course who we think will win the Madrid Open! Tune in now & let us know what you think!

2 weeks in Madrid have finally come to a close and incredible champions have emerged! In this week’s episode, Yousef, Ismaeel and Haroon talk about everything that happened in the Spanish capital. From the inspirational triumph of Casper Ruud to the sheer dominance of Aryna Sabalenka to the impressive rise of Jack Draper to the continuous eliteness of Lorenzo Musetti! Not only that, the guys also get into some inspiring stories, cool dude moments, outfit checks, who they think can challenge Sinner & last but not least, who they think will win in Rome! Check out the episode and let us know what you think!

Why does Alcaraz keep beating Sinner? Draper’s breakthrough, Djokovic updates and more in this week’s tennis deep dive. 🎾

 

Tennis fans, this one's for you. We dive into all the biggest stories shaking up the tennis world right now:

🎾 Why does Carlos Alcaraz keep dominating Jannik Sinner especially in high-stakes matches like the Rome Final?

🎾 Does Jannik really look up to Carlos, or is there more to their rivalry?

🎾 How did Jasmine Paolini become the breakout star of the WTA?

🎾 Has Jack Draper officially earned his place in the “New Big 3”?

🎾 Can players like Tsitsipas, Medvedev, or Rublev reclaim their top-tier status?

 

So, whether you're Team Alcaraz, Team Sinner, or just here for the fun tennis conversations, tune in now, sound off in the comments, and hit that subscribe button for more weekly tennis breakdowns!

What kind of coach encourages players to yell at him? Kristof dishes on beating Djokovic, surviving peak Nadal on clay, battling Federer in Switzerland, and solving Sinner’s Alcaraz problem.

 

In this unfiltered and wildly entertaining TSH Tennis interview, former ATP Top-30 Pro and current coach Kristof Vliegen takes us deep inside the world of professional tennis. From facing the Big Three of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic to coaching a 17-year-old Tallon Griekspoor into a Top-21 player, Kristof shares stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

 

This is our most fun and most insightful episode yet! Full of behind-the-scenes drama, coaching gold, and laugh-out-loud moments.

🎾 What’s inside:

 

• The brutal truth about facing peak Nadal on clay
• How Djokovic crashed the Fedal party
• Getting outplayed by the machine: Nikolay Davydenko
• Turning a “no-name” teen into a World Class player and becoming part of the family
• Why Kristof lets players yell at him (and why it works!)
• How coaching has evolved in the era of tech and social media
• Why Carlos Alcaraz could own Wimbledon’s grass for years
• What Jannik Sinner still needs to overcome the Alcaraz puzzle
• Whether Djokovic has one more Wimbledon run in him

 

Kristof doesn’t hold back and trust us, you’ll be glad he didn’t!

Roland Garros 2025 delivers the dream final! Ice-cool Jannik Sinner dethrones Djokovic, fire-brand Carlos Alcaraz blitzes Musetti—now the two clay titans collide for the crown. Relive the semis, dissect the tactics, and find out who we’re backing to lift La Coupe! 👀 🎾 What We Cover

• Intro – How the semifinals flipped the clay narrative.
• Djokovic vs Sinner Recap – Jannik’s baseline dominance, Novak’s tactical masterclass, what cost Djokovic the match, and how elite Sinner has become.
• Alcaraz vs Musetti Recap – Carlos’ Top-spin forehand missiles, Musetti’s composure, the injury twist, and the third-set that sealed it.
• Final Preview: Sinner vs Alcaraz – Rivalry history, current form, tactical edges, and why both arrive feeling like the favorite.
• Who Ya Got? – We make our picks for who will become King of the French Open!

 

Roland Garros 2025 Semifinal Preview! Sinner vs Djokovic, Alcaraz vs Musetti. Who reaches the final? LISTEN NOW!

 

Roland Garros is down to its final four, and the matchups are FIRE! We break down:

 

Jannik Sinner (World No. 1) vs Novak Djokovic (24-time Slam Champ) form, fitness, and whether the legend can halt Sinner’s surge.

 

Carlos Alcaraz (Defending champ) vs Lorenzo Musetti. Spanish power meets Italian flair. Key patterns, mindset, and momentum swings. Is Musetti ready to dethrone Alcaraz?

 

Fearless predictions – who reaches Sunday’s final and why.

 

ROLAND GARROS 2025: Who Got SCREWED? Who Got LUCKY? | Full Draw Breakdown

 

Welcome to our ultimate Roland Garros 2025 preview! Who got the nightmare draw, who’s cruising to week 2, and who’s ready to shock the tennis world? We break down every key storyline.

 

💥 Who Got Screwed by the Draw?

Yousef, Haroon, and Ismaeel debate who drew the short straw at Roland Garros 2025 — was it Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, or Alexander Zverev?

 

🍀 Who Got Lucky?

We spotlight the players with the smoothest path to week two — and why Carlos Alcaraz, Lorenzo Musetti, and others might be grinning.

 

🔥 Who Goes Further – Big Dawgs Edition:

From Casper Ruud and Jack Draper to Medvedev, De Minaur, Rublev, and Tsitsipas — we compare draws and pick which top seeds are primed for a deep run.

 

👀 NEXT GEN Watch:

Who’s going further: Mensik or Fils, Fonseca or Tien? We break down the rising stars ready to shine at the 2025 French Open.

 

🎯 Round of 16 Predictions – Men’s & Women’s

Who’s making the second week — and who’s heading home early? We lay out full Roland Garros R16 forecasts for both the men’s and women’s draws: Swiatek, Gauff, Djokovic, Rune, and more.

 

💣 Dark Horse Picks:

Which outsiders are flying under the radar but could reach the quarterfinals or beyond? Our picks might surprise you.

 

🏆 French Open 2025 Champion Picks:

Can Alcaraz defend his crown? Is Swiatek unstoppable? Could Sinner, Gauff, or Sabalenka lift the trophy? We lock in our predictions.

 

👇 Who’s your pick to win Roland Garros 2025?

Who’s your dark horse? Drop your predictions in the comments — we’re reading every single one!

 

0:22 Who Got SCREWED?

 

7:48 Who Got LUCKY?

 

12:23 First Round Fireworks!

 

19:55 Spicy Second Round

 

25:24 Who Goes Further? Big Dawgs

 

29:47 Who Goes Further? Next Gen

 

33:52 Round of 16 Predictions (Men)

 

38:10 Round of 16 Predictions (Women)

 

41:58 Our Dark Horses For Roland Garros?

 

45:05 Who Are Your Roland Garros Champions?

 

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Alcaraz vs Sinner served up the GREATEST FRENCH OPEN FINAL EVER! A five set EPIC that rewrote Roland Garros history! How did Alcaraz rally? How UNREAL was Sinner's level? Best comeback ever? We unpack!

 

What We Cover

 

Alcaraz Making History! 5-0 in Slam finals (only Alcaraz & Federer), first Roland Garros comeback from two sets down, 13-1 in deciding sets.

Sinner’s Unreal Level! Jannik’s dominance for the majority of 5 sets. Is he the “King of the bounce back”? And the pain to win more total points yet lose the match. What could he have changed to lift La Coupe?

The Super-Tiebreak Surge! Why Alcaraz’s fearless 7-0 start in the championship breaker was pure clutch genius.

Sportsmanship Clinic! The classiest gestures ever witnessed on a Grand Slam stage, respect at its finest.

Greatest Comeback Debate! Does this set the bar for all-time Grand Slam Final comebacks?

Overreactions or Not?  Did we just watch the best slam final of the 2020s?

Future Slam Outlook: Can anyone outside Alcaraz, Sinner, or Djokovic lift a major before 2027?

 

Did we just witness the most dramatic French Open in years? From Rafael Nadal’s unforgettable tribute to Coco Gauff’s historic title run — and what might have been Djokovic’s final Paris push — this episode unpacks every twist of Roland Garros 2025. Welcome to your ultimate French Open recap with hot takes, wild overreactions, and everything the highlights didn’t show you! 🎾 Rafael Nadal’s Ceremony Was that the emotional farewell we’ve all been hoping for? 👑 Biggest Winners of RG

• Did Ben Shelton just announce himself as a future Slam champ?
• Has Novak Djokovic become the sentimental fan favorite in Paris?
• And could Nike be the biggest winner of the tournament — without hitting a ball?

💔 Biggest Losers

• What’s going wrong for Casper Ruud and Francisco Cerundolo?
• And seriously… And are line judges of any use at this level of tennis when we have Hawkeye?

💫 Inspiring Stories of the Week

• Who is Lois Boisson, and how did she go from world No. 391 to French tennis icon overnight?
• How did Alexander Bublik become the tournament’s emotional lightning rod?
• Are we entering a golden era for tennis?

😱 What Shocked Us Most

• Did Juan Manuel Cerundolo just eclipse his seeded brother?
• How Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jakub Mensik made history.. in the worst way.
• And what’s the stat about Iga Swiatek that left us stunned?

🏆 Women’s Final Recap

• Coco Gauff defeats Aryna Sabalenka in a gritty, emotional showdown.
• Is she now the heir to Serena Williams’ legacy?
• And did Sabalenka’s post-match comments cross the line?

🔥 Overreaction or Not?

• Would Djokovic have won the tournament if he avoided Jannik Sinner?
• Are Sinner and Alcaraz now the undisputed Big 2 — with no Big 3?
• Will Gauff finish 2025 as World No. 1?
• And is Lorenzo Musetti next in line to win a Grand Slam?

🎾 Next Gen Update

• Did João Fonseca, Arthur Fils, and Alex Michelsen live up to the hype?
• Who showed promise & who stumbled?

🧐 Where We Were Right, and Where We Were So, So Wrong

• Who called Coco Gauff as champion?
• Which Dark Horse picks paid off — and who totally whiffed?

👇What are your thoughts on this EPIC Roland Garros tournament?  Did we just witness the beginning of the Sinner-Alcaraz era? Is Gauff about to dominate? And what’s next for Djokovic? 🎙️ Plus: Bonus link to our full Kristof interview at the end of the show. #RolandGarros #RafaelNadal #CocoGauff #CarlosAlcaraz #JannikSinner #Djokovic #ArynaSabalenka #TennisPodcast #WGF #FrenchOpen2025 #WTA #ATP #TennisNews #NextGen

Wimbledon shockwaves! Alcaraz’s grass streak hits 18! Bublik stuns Sinner in Halle! Wild upsets, ranking leaps & bold grass overreactions! Listen now!

 

🎾 Inside Episode 29

 

• Champions Corner: Carlos Alcaraz’s 4-0 grass-final record, Bublik’s 5th career title, Medvedev back in a final, and one veteran refuses to fade... and more!
• All Gucci or No Bueno? Jannik Sinner stumbles in Halle—blip or pre-Wimbledon warning shot?
• Biggest Winners: Three names stole the headlines—guess who before we reveal!
• Upset Central: Queens & Halle carnage—Shelton, Fritz, Opelka and more fall. Which ones surprised us the most?
• Upset or Not an Upset: We ask if certain matches were REAAALLY an upset or not? Hint: Was Tsitsipas’ loss to Michelsen really a shock? We debate.
• Spicy / No Spicy: Draper’s courtside meltdown - and was he lucky he was in the UK?
• WTA Spotlight: A former Wimbledon champ finds her mojo, while a qualifier slices through the Berlin 500 Open without dropping a set.
• Next-Gen ATP Radar: Fonseca, Mensik, Michelsen, Tien who’s earning their grass stripes? Who faces a brutal early test this week?
• Overreactions: Is grass officially Alcaraz’s best surface? Will three non Top 10 names storm into the Wimbledon QF? We weigh in!
• Hidden Headlines: Two marquee withdrawals rock the Wimbledon field, a controversial comeback hits Mallorca, and a beloved multiple-champion plans an emotional farewell at Wimbledon.

 

Wimbledon Chaos Incoming?! Djokovic’s draw looks golden, Sinner and Alcaraz could clash again, and the women’s side is wide open! Plus: who got lucky, who got screwed, and who’s our dark horse pick? Welcome to our ultimate Wimbledon 2025 preview! We debate and make our predictions! 💥 Who Got Screwed by the Draw? Yousef, Haroon, and Ismaeel break down the roughest roads to Wimbledon glory — did Sinner, Draper, or Zverev draw the short straw this year? 🍀 Who Got Lucky? We spotlight the players smiling at their section of the draw — and why Djokovic and Alcaraz might already be penciling in Week 2. 🔥 Who Goes Further – Big Dawgs Edition: Draper or Fritz? Medvedev or Zverev? Holger vs Musetti? We go head-to-head on which top seeds have the clearest path. 👀 NEXT GEN Watch: Which rising stars are primed to break out at SW19? Mensik, Fearnley, Tien, Fonseca — we’ve got bold picks for the next wave. 🎯 Round of 16 Predictions – ATP & WTA We predict who survives the first week — and who stumbles. From Sinner and Paul to Sabalenka vs Svitolina, it’s all mapped out here. 💣 Dark Horse Picks: Who outside the Top 10 can make a deep run? Who is flying under the radar? 🏆 Wimbledon 2025 Champion Picks: Can Alcaraz defend his crown? Can Djokovic get #25? Could Sinner, Gauff, or Sabalenka lift the trophy? We reveal our winners. 👑 GOAT Talk Returns Will anyone ever match Roger Federer’s 8 Wimbledon titles?

Wimbledon 2025 Semifinals are HERE: Djokovic vs Sinner. Alcaraz vs Fritz. Who survives the grind and reaches the title match? Breakdown, drama, and bold predictions — don’t miss this one! SUBSCRIBE for the BEST tennis breakdowns and stories: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1 The final four are locked in, and the tension at SW19 is unreal. We break it all down: Jannik Sinner (World No. 1) vs Novak Djokovic (24-time Slam champ)! 🎾 Novak Djokovic – 13h 22m on court, but the 24-time Grand Slam legend is still standing. Can experience and grit carry him past the red-hot World No. 1? 🔥 Jannik Sinner – 41-3 in his last 7 Slams. Just 9h 49m on court. But his road hasn’t been drama-free — we unpack the Sinner-Dimitrov moment and what it tells us. ⚔️ Who takes this epic semi: the GOAT or the new king in town? Carlos Alcaraz (defending champ) vs Taylor Fritz (Hottest Player on Grass)! 💥 Carlos Alcaraz – Does 13h 41m on grass matter when you’re built like Carlitos? 💣 Taylor Fritz – 12h 59m into the tournament and playing lights out. Is this the moment Fritz shakes up the Big 3 narrative? We debate matchups, mental edges, fatigue, and momentum — then drop our fearless Wimbledon final predictions.

He beat World No. 1 Rajeev Ram in doubles, took Paradorn Srichaphan to 3 sets, and somehow ended up coaching CEOs and camp kids, welcome to the wild tennis mind of Conor Casey. Unfiltered, hilarious, and brutally insightful, this is the rawest tennis interview you’ll watch this year. In this chaotic, no-holds-barred TSH Tennis sit-down, former college national indoor champion Conor Casey goes deep on everything from ATP locker room secrets and indoor vs. outdoor beef, to the real story behind Adderall use in tennis, coaching psychology, and the Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry. You’ll laugh, rethink your serve, and maybe even question your GOAT pick. 🎾 What’s Inside

• The myth and madness of being an “indoor national champ”
• Why American players dominate the net
• Facing Jarko Nieminen, Mario Ancic, and dropping bombs in Congo
• Raw thoughts on Sinner’s alleged doping case
• Why coaching CEOs might be harder than coaching lefties
• The skit life: tennis characters that hit too close to home
• Medvedev’s technique, Tsitsipas’ grip, and the art of the ugly stroke
• Double fault mind games and Fritz’s 6–0 logic
• Why Conor never says sorry in doubles
• Padel vs. Tennis: Can both survive?

And of course — rapid-fire rankings, summer camp meltdowns, and what it takes to be a great modern coach.

Did Jannik Sinner take Wimbledon from Carlos Alcaraz, or did Alcaraz hand it over? We break down the final, debate the future of their rivalry, and ask the question on every fan's mind: is this the new golden era? 🎾 What We Cover

• Sinner vs Alcaraz: The Final Breakdown – Why Sinner’s game thrived on grass, whether Alcaraz underperformed, and the sportsmanship moment that stole everyone’s hearts.
• What If Dimitrov Wasn’t Injured? – Would the Wimbledon result have been different?
• Is This Sinner’s Era on Grass? – With a 2-0 head-to-head at Wimbledon, is this matchup now one-sided on the lawn?
• Overreactions or Not? 
• Is Sinner the King of Wimbledon?
• Will Sinner win more slams than Alcaraz in the next 5 years? 
• Is grass actually the worst surface to watch? 
• Are we heading for a 3-year Sinner-Alcaraz monopoly on slams?
• US Open Crystal Ball – Who’s your super early favorite for the New York major?
• Iga Świątek’s Wimbledon Breakthrough – How she finally mastered grass and why Amanda Anisimova thinks it’ll make her even tougher.

Sinner CRUSHES Djokovic, Alcaraz slams Fritz, and now the two hottest names in tennis face off in a dream Wimbledon 2025 final! Will Jannik finish the revenge arc or is Carlos still untouchable? 🎾 What We Cover

• Djokovic vs Sinner Recap:  Is Sinner officially the “Djokovic Killer”? How much did Novak’s injuries factor in? What if Dimitrov stayed healthy … or if Novak hadn’t slipped vs Cobolli? And... is this his Wimbledon goodbye?
• Alcaraz vs Fritz Breakdown:  Carlos is now 3-0 vs Fritz. Was this the cleanest win of the tournament? What Fritz did well … and why it still wasn’t enough.
• Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Final Showdown – We preview Sinner’s revenge narrative, Sinner’s grass evolution, and what makes this one of the most anticipated matchups in recent Slam memory.
• Who Ya Got? – Someone makes the case for Carlos. And someone thinks Jannik is peaking at just the right time?

He’s coached Monfils, Wawrinka, Shapovalov, and beat legends like Ivanisevic, Edberg, and Muster as a player—now Mikael Tillström reveals the mindset of champions, epic training secrets, and wildest box moments. 🎾 Inside This Episode Former ATP No. 39 in singles, No. 15 in doubles, and Davis Cup champ Mikael Tillström sits down with us for a no-holds-barred conversation on life as a pro and the art of elite coaching. From brutal 5-set marathons to rebuilding Monfils' career in his 30s, Tillström takes us deep into the grind, the glory, and the genius behind world-class tennis. 🔥 What’s Inside: • His coaching philosophy with players • The importance of building trust with a player and how it can be done • How to set goals for top players The Monfils Partnership: • What it was like coaching Gael Monfils and why it worked so well • Why Monfils turned to him for one last run—and what actually worked • Is Monfils just genetically gifted or does he really work hard?  • Did Gael Monfils really make the most of His talent? • The truth about Monfils’ recovery.  What makes a “GREAT” player? • Inside Wawrinka’s mindset and how it differs from even the “very good” guys • How can players overcome self-doubt? • The defining traits of a great champion • The mental secrets behind bouncing back from heartbreak • What makes a great coach? And what makes a champion truly different? Playing Legends of the Game: • Playing Federer at the Sydney Olympics, Agassi in his prime, and facing Sampras Thoughts on the ATP Tennis Tour Now: • Thoughts on the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz rivalry • Can Novak Djokovic still win another slam? • Who’s the next player to win a Grand Slam outside of Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic?  • Who’s the GOAT? Rapid Fire Round:  • Best shots he ever faced.  • Best match he ever watched? 

Ben Shelton wins the ATP Toronto Masters after THREE final-set tiebreaks 🏆 Karen Khachanov surges back into the Top 10, Victoria Mboko shocks Montreal with a historic WTA 1000 run, Novak Djokovic skips Cincinnati + Will anyone outside Sinner & Alcaraz win the ATP Cincinnati Masters? Dive in!

 

🎾 Inside Episode 34

 

Ben Shelton, Toronto Masters King

• First Masters 1000 title; completes the ATP 1000/500/250 set
• New career-high World Number 6 & overtakes Novak Djokovic
• Ice in his veins run: 3 of 6 matches decided in final set tiebreaks against Brandon Nakashima, Flavio Cobolli, Karen Khachanov)
• Two Top-10 wins on his path to the title against Alex de Minaur & Taylor Fritz
• Youngest ATP Masters champ since Andy Roddick

 

Karen Khachanov’s Big-Match Return

• First Masters final since Paris-Bercy 2018
• Back into the Top 10 rankings
• How clutch was he? Knocked out Ruud, Michelsen, then edged Zverev in a final-set TB
• Pushed Shelton to another final-set breaker in the championship match

 

Victoria Mboko’s Historic Montreal Title

• First career WTA trophy and it’s a WTA 1000!
• Beats four Grand Slam champions in one tournament: Sofia Kenin → Coco Gauff → Elena Rybakina → Naomi Osaka
• Second-youngest to do it since Serena Williams in 1999
• Skyrockets in the WTA Rankings from No. 337 in January to No. 25 by August (300+ spots in 8 months)

 

Spicy / No Spicy

• Was Osaka’s lack of a public congrats to Mboko on stage… a bad look or a nothing-burger?

 

Cool Dude Moments

• Why did the Toronto crowd erupts during Shelton–Khachanov final?
• Why did Shelton give Khachanov a first serve—twice? 

 

Buying or Selling?

• Two-week Masters events: growth engine or momentum killer?

 

Other Headlines

• Novak Djokovic will skip Cincinnati—enters the US Open with no match play since Wimbledon
• Grigor Dimitrov’s 58-Slam streak ends (from 2011 through Wimbledon 2025)

 

Overreaction or Not?

• Khachanov makes the ATP Finals
• Shelton overtakes Fritz as US No. 1
• Shelton is America’s best Slam chance
• Mboko is already a US Open favorite

 

Who Ya Got in Cincy?

• • The boys in studio make their picks!

THE BEST RIVALRY IN SPORTS IS BACK! Sinner looks untouchable. Alcaraz won’t be denied. And another blockbuster final for the records. Can Jannik’s insane form survive Carlos’s clutch killer instinct? 🎾🔥

 

 

🎾 What We Cover:

 

• Sinner’s Insane Form & Streaks — Youngest ever to reach 8 straight Masters + Slam finals, 25 consecutive hard-court wins, and 9 straight Masters QFs (first outside the Big 3). How good is he looking right now?
• Alcaraz Check-In — What’s clicking in Carlos’ game on hard courts right now? Serve patterns, return aggression, and the key for him to win the finals.
• Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Showdown — Wild but true: the last time both lost at the same event was the 2023 ATP Finals. Who blinks first this time? Key tactics, pressure points, and momentum swings to watch.
• Who Ya Got? — Team Sinner or Team Alcaraz? We make our picks and one of us might shock you!

Alcaraz FINALLY wins Cincy! But maybe not the way he wanted. Sinner’s health scare that has everyone talking. Carlitos breaks more records. Atmane’s cinderella story and so many upsets everywhere. Watch now! 🎾 Inside Episode 36 Cincy Masters King: Carlos Alcaraz’s title run, crazy records, the Sinner showdown, and the live-No.1 question heading into New York. We break down the rivalry and the sportsmanship. Sinner’s Disappointment: What happened to Jannik Sinner in the final?  Biggest Winners of the Week:

• France should be proud of its players in Cincy!
• A few honorable mentions. 

Upset or Not an Upset?

• Mannarino def. Machac, Rinderknech def. Ruud, Bonzi def. Musetti & Tsitsipas, Walton def. Medvedev, Opelka def. De Minaur—real shocks or just matchup math?

Cool Dude Moments:

• Holger Rune’s class act.
• Sinner-Alcaraz bromance moments continue. 
• Atmane’s birthday present for Sinner
• Basilashvili’s WILD racket celebration.

Buying or Selling?

• Musetti , Medvedev, Tsitsipas , Ruud, Coco Gauff— we make our calls!

Ranking Risers & Sliders

• We talk about who’s making the biggest leaps up and who’s going down big. 

Overreaction or Not?

• Another Alcaraz–Sinner Slam final incoming at the US Open?
• Is Joao Fonseca not the real deal?
• Does Alcaraz hold the edge against Sinner going into New York right now?

Receipts Time

• Where we were wrong and where we were right

Winston-Salem Picks

• Ismaeel, Yousef & Haroon make their calls on the show.

US Open 2025 draw chaos! Djokovic’s path looks tricky, Sinner–Alcaraz on a collision course, and upsets loom everywhere on the men & women draws. Our bold predictions, dark horses, and Round-of-16 calls are in. Watch now! Welcome to our ultimate US Open 2025 preview from New York! We debate who lucked out, who got screwed big time, map the spiciest early-round landmines, and lay out the clearest (and cruelest) paths to the trophy for Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Zverev, Draper, and Shelton. Plus a full WTA heat check with Gauff, Iga, and Sabalenka, NEXT-GEN watch, and our BOLD champion picks. 💥 Who Got Lucky? Who Got Screwed? We name names on-air and defend the takes. Expect disagreements… and receipts. 🔥 First Round Fireworks We make our picks for: Musetti vs Perricard, Djokovic vs Tien, Alcaraz vs Opelka, Medvedev vs Bonzi, Tsitsipas vs Muller, Bublik vs M. Clic, Korda vs Norrie, Rune vs Botic… and more. Our upset radar is ON! 🌶️ Spicy Second Round We also pick these tricky matchups: Brooksby–Cobolli, Bublik–Sonego, FAA–Monfils, Tsitsipas–Medjedovic, Rune–Struff, Mensik–Marozsán, Fonseca–Macháč and more. Week-one chaos guaranteed. 🐺 Who Goes Further? Big Dawgs Edition Draper vs Shelton • Fritz vs Zverev • Ruud vs De Minaur • Rublev vs Rune • Medvedev vs Tsitsipas — we pick winners and explain why. 🌟 NEXT GEN Watch Fonseca vs Mensik vs Michelsen — who’s primed for a Flushing Meadows breakout? ✅ HAPPENING OR NOT? (Round of 16) Will these Round of 16 projects happen or not?  Men: Sinner–T. Paul, Draper–Musetti, Zverev–Rublev, De Minaur–Khachanov, Djokovic–Rune/Tiafoe, Fritz–Mensik, Shelton–Ruud, Alcaraz–Medvedev. Women: Sabalenka–Tauson, Rybakina–Paolini, Pegula–Bencic, Andreeva–Navarro, Keys–Muchová, Gauff–Kasatkina, Anisimova–Svitolina, Swiatek–Alexandrova. 🔥 Overreactions…or Not? • US Open Mixed Doubles should be in all Slams • Doubles is a different sport and deserves more promo • Elite doubles players > elite singles at doubles • Monica Seles is the coach Djokovic needs to win another slam (!) ✈️ First Flight Home We nominate the seeds most likely to crash out early (Haroon’s eye is on an Italian… who’s on yours?). 🫣 Dark Horse Someone who is outside the Top 8 but into at least the QF? We pick some youngsters… and a couple of cheeky long shots. 🏆 Champion Picks We go all in on our US Open champion picks!

US Open 2025 semifinals HERE WE GO! Another historic battle between Djokovic & Alcaraz coming, Sinner looks untouchable, & Felix is having a magical run. Who will shine in New York? Full breakdown & (no-spoiler) picks that might age spicy 👀 SUBSCRIBE for the BEST tennis breakdowns and stories: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1 We break down the EPIC final-four frenzy at Flushing Meadows: Carlos Alcaraz (Hottest Player on Tour) vs Novak Djokovic (24-time Slam champ)! • Carlos Alcaraz — Youngest man to reach a Slam semi without dropping a set since 2008 Nadal. Has he ever looked this dominant at a slam? Or has this been a cake walk run for Carlitos? • Novak Djokovic — “I’m as fresh as ever.” Oldest to reach the semis at all four Slams (again). How good was his performance against Taylor Fritz? Is he fresh enough to take down Carlitos? • WHO YA GOT? — Djokovic leads 5–3 overall and 3-0 on hard. How much will this factor in? We make our picks! Jannik Sinner (World No. 1) vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (Top Seeds Slayer)! • Jannik Sinner — 41–3 across his last seven majors. Is he really an “AI-generated player”? Has anyone EVER been this dominant? • Felix Auger-Aliassime — Did he have the toughest road to the semis? Is this going to be his breakout run?  • WHO YA GOT? — Can FAA upset the Sinner machine? We make our call!

THE BEST RIVALRY IN SPORTS IS BACK! Alcaraz outclasses Djokovic, Sinner stops the Auger-Aliassime magic and now the US Open 2025 final we wanted: Alcaraz vs Sinner. Will Jannik repeat or will Carlos get revenge? We break it all down! SUBSCRIBE for elite tennis breakdowns, rivalries & drama: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1 🎾 What We Cover • Alcaraz vs Djokovic — How good was Carlitos and what made the difference? Can Novak beat Sinner or Alcaraz in best-of-five anymore? • Sinner vs Auger-Aliassime — Why did Felix really impress Yousef? What makes Sinner so good? Have we ever seen anyone hit this hard all the time with such few mistakes? • Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Final — Revenge vibes for Alcaraz or is Sinner peaking? Will time on court matter? What to look out for in the final? • Who Ya Got? — We each make our case. You decide who you think will be on the right side of history.

Alcaraz vs Sinner battle for World Number 1 in New York is done and dusted with! Did Carlos seize control of the rivalry, or is Jannik one tweak away? We break down the US Open final, the head to head  (10–5, 7–1 last 8, 4–0 on hard), and what it all means for the 2026 Grand Slam Season! SUBSCRIBE for elite tennis every week ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1 🎾 What We Cover

• The US Open Final: Why did Alcaraz win? The tactics and the points that flipped momentum.
• Alcaraz continues to make history! 6 Grand Slam titles, Multiple Slams on EVERY surface and back to ATP World Number One!
• Sinner vs Alcaraz Rivalry Reality Check: The lopsided 7-1 advantage in the head to head & what do they actually say about this matchup?
• When’s the Next Classic? How often can we expect finals at this level and is this the best result for the storyline?

🔥 Overreaction or Not?

• “Felix Auger-Aliassime can win a Grand Slam.”
• “Sinner & Alcaraz will win every Slam in 2026.”
• “Alcaraz is a better hard-courter than Sinner”.
• “Peak Alcaraz is the best ever.”
• “The women play more brave tennis than the men.”
• “The Sinner–Alcaraz level is the best we’ve ever seen.”

🎁 Ra Optics Giveaway (Rublev’s Go To Glasses!) We teamed up with Ra Optics to celebrate the US Open! One winner gets the brand new Rublev x RA “Tempest” glasses—built on the Science of Light to: Winners announced in our next episode (see pinned comment for T&Cs; not affiliated with YouTube/Instagram). 🤔 Polls & Debates

• Which is more likely: Djokovic wins another Slam or 1990s Generation adds one?
• Would you rather: a different champion at every Slam or two players share them all?
• Super Early: Who ya got for the ATP Finals?

🏆 Women’s Spotlight

• Thoughts on Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open victory & the mental fortitude it took to overcome adversity and reach the top of the mountain again
• Amanda Anisimova’s resilience and redemption to go from double bagel in Wimbledon to US Open revenge vs Swiatek then handing Osaka the loss.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:25 Thoughts on Alcaraz vs Sinner Final

37:40 Overreaction or Not?

51:57 Community Giveaway Powered by Ra Optics!

54:03 Which is More Likely to Happen? Djokovic vs 1990s Gen

57:55 Would You Rather? Different Slam Champs or Same Ones.

1:00:33 Super Early ATP Finals Predictions!

1:02:16 Thoughts on Sabalenka’s US Open Victory

1:14:37 Check out Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom Episodes!

#USOpen #Alcaraz #Sinner #Djokovic #Rublev #Sabalenka #Anisimova #ATPTour #TennisPodcast #TennisAnalysis

Team World rule the Laver Cup 2025! Taylor Fritz stuns Carlos Alcaraz & Sascha Zverev, De Minaur goes unbeaten, Agassi buzz grows & we pick our Laver Cup MVP! Medvedev spiraling? Who will surprise & disappoint us this Asian Swing + Tokyo/Beijing picks! Watch now!

 

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• Laver Cup Winners: Team World go back-to-back. What was the coolest thing about the Laver Cup 2025? Who impressed the most? Agassi chatter + who’s your MVP?
• Exhibition or Real Thing? We debate whether the Laver Cup should count as a serious competition or just showtime.
• Fixing the Format: Listen to our cool ideas to fix the Laver Cup!
• Medvedev Watch: Another upset, can Daniil regain Top-4 form or is it reset-time?
• Asian Swing Heat Check:
• Iga Świątek wins the Korean Open—that’s 25 career titles, the only 2000-born player at that mark.
• Chengdu: Musetti into the final vs Tabilo.
• Hangzhou: Bublik reaches the final vs Royer.
• Who Will Impress / Disappoint this Asian swing? Our bold calls.
• Overreaction or Not?
• Laver Cup matches shouldn’t count in official H2H.
• Not getting Alcaraz vs Fonseca was a crime.
• Medvedev should shut down 2025 and reboot for 2026.
• If Agassi coaches Fritz, he’s a Slam champ.
• Tokyo & Beijing Picks: Men’s and women’s draws—Ismaeel, Haroon, and Yousef make their calls.

 

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• 🎙 Full Kristof interview : https://youtu.be/5ly1qsWqsDQ?si=ygpc1jNeyeY3nfFL

 

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:37 Team World Wins The Laver Cup!

14:35 Is the Laver Cup An Exhibition or Serious Tournament?

19:37 Would You Change Anything to the Laver Cup Structure?

24:25 What’s Going On With Daniil Medvedev?

34:08 Asian Swing Updates!

38:25 Who Will Impress us in the Asian Swing?

41:57 Who Will Disappoint us in the Asian Swing?

47:51 Overreaction or Not?

58:00 Who Ya Got in Tokyo?

59:40 Who Ya Got in Beijing?

1:05:27 Ra Optics Community Giveaway Winner!

1:06:03 Go Watch our Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom Episodes!

#LaverCup #TeamWorld #Alcaraz #Fritz #DeMinaur #Medvedev #Agassi #AsianSwing #TokyoOpen #ChinaOpen #Beijing #WTA #ATP #TennisPodcast #TennisNews #TennisHighlights

Alcaraz wins Tokyo on one ankle. Sinner takes Beijing. Learner Tien surges to his first ATP final. Umpire drama, crowd chaos, and a spicy Shanghai preview—this one has everything tennis fans live for. Watch now!

 

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:34 Alcaraz Domination in Tokyo

16:39 Sinner Conquers Beijing

28:59 Biggest Winners in Tokyo & Beijing

36:51 Upset or Not An Upset?

39:54 Spicy No Spicy?

51:45 Thoughts on Alcaraz’s Withdrawal from Shanghai

54:29 Shanghai Masters Preview

57:26 Shanghai Quarters: Happening or Not?

1:00:27 Who Makes the Shanghai Masters Semifinals?

1:01:25 Overreaction or Not?

1:14:33 Where we were right & wrong?

1:15:33 Who Ya Got in Shanghai?

 

• Alcaraz Dominates Tokyo: from first-round ankle scare to beating Bergs, Nakashima, Ruud, and Fritz for his 8th title of 2025 (10 finals!) and 24th career trophy—plus the exact scoreline path.

 

• Fritz’s Run: How close is he to a big breakthrough?

 

• Sinner Conquers Beijing: third title of 2025, are we appreciating his greatness?
• Learner Tien Hype Meter: first ATP final, wins over Cobolli, Medvedev, Musetti—ranking jump to #36… is the buzz real?
• Biggest Winners of the Week: Medvedev’s form check, Atmane’s qualifying heater, Ruud’s statement wins & a big comeback story.
• Upset or Not? Brooksby–Rune, Medvedev–Zverev, Tien–Cobolli, Mannarino–Bublik—shocks or expected?
• Spicy / Not Spicy: Medvedev “lack of effort” call while cramping, Bencic–Gauff chatter, Musetti vs the crowd, and Alcaraz vs the umpire.

 

• Shanghai Masters Preview: Draw chaos! Sinner & Djokovic on the same side, Fritz & Shelton lurking; Moutet seeding twist; Zverev, Musetti, Auger, De Minaur pile-up.

 

• Quarterfinals Happening or Not?: Medvedev–De Minaur, Zverev–Musetti, Shelton–Djokovic, Fritz–Sinner.

 

• Overreactions?
  • “Alcaraz won’t lose again in 2025,”
  • “Tien > Fonseca hype.”
  • “No.1 race to be decided at ATP Finals.”
  • “Tien Top 10 next year.”
  • “Serve clock is useless.”

 

• Receipts Time + Shanghai Semifinal Picks: Where we were right & wrong, then Ismaeel, Haroon, and Yousef lock in their semifinalists.

 

• Who Ya Got in Shanghai? We make our picks!

 

👇 Your turn

 

Who’s your Shanghai semifinalists & champion? And are you buying the Tien Top-10 call? Drop your takes because as always we’re reading every single one!

 

 

🔗 Links & Extras

 

• 🎧 Full Kristof interview (at the end of the show)

 

• 📺 Related playlists: WGF Weekly | Player Breakdowns | Tournament Previews

 

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