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A qualifier rocks Shanghai for the most heartwarming story in the history of tennis! Top seeds falling everywhere, cousins battling for the title, our biggest winners, overreactions and picks. Watch now!
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🎥 Inside the Episode
Shanghai shockwave: Valentin Vacherot goes from alternate-in-qualies to center stage
Arthur Rinderknech on a heater & has a life-changing week.
Cool Dude Moments: Djokovic, Vacherot, Rinderknech and unexpected reactions from some coaches.
Buying or Selling: Jannik Sinner cramping, Medvedev’s resurgence, Zverev’s self-critique, is Djokovic quietly peaking?
Biggest Winners of the Week:
Match of the Tournament?
Overreaction or Not? Vacherot = century’s biggest underdog story? Medvedev to Turin? Tien top-20 soon? Vacherot top-15 next year? Tien-Medvedev the best rivalry after Sinner–Alcaraz?
WTA Spotlight: Coco Gauff crowned in Wuhan and doing something nobody has ever done?
Receipts: Where Ismaeel, Haroon, Yousef were right & wrong.
Who Ya Gots: Brussels, Almaty, Stockholm, and the Six Kings Slam.
💬 Debate time: Who had the better run—Valentin Vacherot or Arthur Rinderknech? And is Vacherot’s Shanghai run the greatest tennis underdog story you’ve seen?
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Valentin Vacherot Winning the Shanghai Masters!
42:57 Cool Dude Moment of the Week
51:41 Buying or Selling?
59:58 Biggest Winners in Shanghai
1:05:54 Which was your match of the tournament in Shanghai?
1:11:09 Overreaction or Not?
1:23:20 Coco Gauff Wins in Wuhan!
1:26:41 Where we were right & wrong
1:28:03 Who Ya Got in Brussels?
1:29:51 Who Ya Got in Almaty?
1:30:52 Who Ya Got in Stokholm?
1:32:34 Who Wins the Six Kings Slam?
1:34:23 Check out our interviews with Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom
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
#ShanghaiMasters #TokyoOpen #ChinaOpen #Alcaraz #Sinner #LearnerTien #TaylorFritz #Medvedev #CasperRuud #Atmane #ATP #TennisPodcast #TennisDrama #TennisHighlights #Rankings #DrawPreview #WGF
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.
🔗 Related
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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 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!
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🎾 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
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!
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🎾 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.
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 👀
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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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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?
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?
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!
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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.
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 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.
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.
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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?
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!